Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
This is how much money you need to get divorced
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
22% of millennials have gone into debt from dating amid inflation, survey finds
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $445M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know
The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.
Indiana woman buys Michigan Lottery ticket while getting gas, wins $1 million
An Indiana woman won $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket she bought while getting gas during a visit to Michigan.
Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
Parents can still claim their expanded child tax credit by Nov. 15, 2022 — here's how
Qualifying families who didn’t file a 2021 tax return still have until mid-November 2022 to claim their remaining Child Tax Credit funds and can use this simple tool.