What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Mega Millions surges to $680 million; ninth largest in lottery history
Lottery players will have an opportunity to claim the massive cash prize for the next drawing on Friday night.
Here's who's bearing the brunt of tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs
Here's who is expected to absorb 55% of tariff burden by end of 2025.
Lawmakers in several states pursuing property tax reform measures
As property taxes continue to climb across the country, lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are looking for ways to provide property tax relief to homeowners, while Montana has established property tax relief.
Many restaurant owners considering raising prices to keep up with inflation
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Latinos are reshaping the US sports market, study shows
Latinos are expected to drive a third of the U.S. sports market's growth by 2035, according to a new study.
$2B Skid Row development inches closer to reality - see what they plan to build
The $2 billion Fourth & Central project will bing nearly 1,600 units, with almost 250 set aside as affordable housing, plus offices, shops, and restaurants to Skid Row.
Here's who's hiring for holidays 2025
Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
California falls to world's fifth-largest economy
The change in ranking is due to Japan's economic growth and a strong yen, as well as a slowdown in the Golden State's economic growth.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena lays off 550 workers
This marks JPL’s third round of mass layoffs in two years.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?



















