Newsom declares state of emergency for 8 California counties over severe weather events in 2025
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
The proclamations cover diverse disasters, including windstorms, a tsunami, the Gifford Fire, monsoons, and mudslides that caused significant damage.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.
After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.
Paramount–Skydance boosts hostile Warner Bros. Discovery bid with $40.4 billion equity financing guarantee
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Powerball jackpot up to $1.6B after no big winner Saturday
The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s Christmas week drawing has risen to $1.6 billion after no one hit the big prize Saturday night.
The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s Christmas week drawing has risen to $1.6 billion after no one hit the big prize Saturday night.
New bill would ban foreign-made products, souvenirs from national parks
A new bipartisan bill would ban foreign-made goods in national parks. See how the "American Products in Parks Act" aims to clear gift shops of imported souvenirs.
A new bipartisan bill would ban foreign-made goods in national parks. See how the "American Products in Parks Act" aims to clear gift shops of imported souvenirs.
Popular restaurant chain to offer 'lighter portions' menu nationwide
Olive Garden is launching a permanent "lighter portions" menu at all locations this January. See the full list of $12.99 dishes, including Chicken Parm and Fettuccine Alfredo.
Olive Garden is launching a permanent "lighter portions" menu at all locations this January. See the full list of $12.99 dishes, including Chicken Parm and Fettuccine Alfredo.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Southwest offering $67 flights in nod to viral internet meme: 'Trendy' sale
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Deal targets Gen Alpha viral meme with select Tuesday and Wednesday flights.
Chipotle giving away free entrees this weekend – under one condition
A certain dress code is required to unlock Chipotle's final BOGO deal of the year.
A certain dress code is required to unlock Chipotle's final BOGO deal of the year.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion for Saturday's drawing
Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
MacKenzie Scott gave away $7.1 billion this year: Are others living up to their pledge?
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Federal Reserve to announce rate decision
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce of its cutting interest rates.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce of its cutting interest rates.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.


















