Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Cartersville breaks ground on new City Hall and Founders Oak Park project
The new downtown campus centralizes city departments, modernizing municipal services and public gathering spaces for future growth.
The new downtown campus centralizes city departments, modernizing municipal services and public gathering spaces for future growth.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Flame lighters recall: Over 100K units pulled due to fire, serious injury risks, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
South Fulton begins demolition of infamous Camelot Condos after years of troubles
Demolition at the long-troubled Camelot Condominiums has begun.
Demolition at the long-troubled Camelot Condominiums has begun.
Over 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold on Amazon, Target, Lowe’s recalled due to ingestion risk
Weber recalled more than 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after several reports of people receiving medical treatment after swallowing metal bristles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Weber recalled more than 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after several reports of people receiving medical treatment after swallowing metal bristles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
'Great Value' cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over possible health risk
The new recall impacts cottage cheese products sold under the “Great Value" label at Walmart stores in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas.
The new recall impacts cottage cheese products sold under the “Great Value" label at Walmart stores in multiple states including Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Frozen blueberry recall: FDA issues Class I alert over possible listeria contamination
The frozen blueberries were not sold to consumers but were sent to distribution centers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, the FDA said.
The frozen blueberries were not sold to consumers but were sent to distribution centers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, the FDA said.
DHS purchases Oakwood warehouse for $68M to be used for ICE facility
DHS has purchased a warehouse in Oakwood for more than $68 million to be used to house those in ICE custody.
DHS has purchased a warehouse in Oakwood for more than $68 million to be used to house those in ICE custody.
Buc-ee’s is expanding to several new states; here’s where
Buc-ee’s is expanding into several states, with massive new locations set to open in 2026 and 2027.
Buc-ee’s is expanding into several states, with massive new locations set to open in 2026 and 2027.
Dog treats recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Subway scraps its free sandwich perk just months after relaunch
Subway is eliminating a popular perk from its Sub Club loyalty program.
Subway is eliminating a popular perk from its Sub Club loyalty program.
Ford recalls more than 410,000 vehicles; see affected models
More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.
More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.