Tipping culture is "out of control," more Americans say in annual poll
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill is a 'disgusting abomination,' Elon Musk now says
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
These are the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Price of eggs has dropped 61% since Trump took office, data shows
Egg prices in the United States plunged from all-time highs amid bird flu losses and increased imports.
Egg prices in the United States plunged from all-time highs amid bird flu losses and increased imports.
Surge in steel tariffs could threaten Trump promise of lower grocery prices
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, raising concerns about rising costs on a wide range of consumer goods, especially groceries.
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, raising concerns about rising costs on a wide range of consumer goods, especially groceries.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before.
The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before.
Americans face challenges covering utility bills due to 'energy poverty,' study finds
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
Thousands of wildfire victims are having tax refunds sent back - Here's how to get your money
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Southwest Airlines baggage fee changes in effect: What you need to know
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
People are moving out of these California cities the most, study says
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
These companies expect to raise their prices due to Trump tariffs
Some of the biggest retailers have announced increases on the price of their products to offset tariff costs. Here’s what we know.
Some of the biggest retailers have announced increases on the price of their products to offset tariff costs. Here’s what we know.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.
Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless they're made in US
President Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple starts building them in the U.S., a move that could dramatically increase the price of iPhones. Samsung could also be hit with tariffs.
President Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple starts building them in the U.S., a move that could dramatically increase the price of iPhones. Samsung could also be hit with tariffs.
Final approval given for wage increase for LA hotel, airport workers
The wage hike, starting at $22.50/hour in July, also includes a new healthcare payment.
The wage hike, starting at $22.50/hour in July, also includes a new healthcare payment.


















