US private sector lost 32k jobs in November
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According to new reporting from payroll processing firm ADP, companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November. However, despite widespread job losses in November, the education and health services sector gained 33,000 positions in the month. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson recently said, "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more with Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's covering economic issues.

Lego unveils life-size World Cup trophy in new FIFA partnership

Lego and FIFA announced a new partnership unveiling a life-size Lego replica of the World Cup trophy, built from 2,842 bricks and matching the original’s 36.8-centimeter height.

Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026

Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.

What to know about the new TSA Real ID fee
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Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday. Steve Lorincz, the TSA executive assistant administrator for security operations joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain how it works.

Trump plans to announce new Fed chair early next year
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President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he has made his choice for who will be the next Federal Reserve chair, a decision that comes as affordability becomes a major talking point. "I know who I am going to pick, yeah. We’ll be announcing it," President Trump told reporters on Sunday. Right now Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett looks to be an early favorite for the promotion. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is discussing the economic impact of the planned Trump accounts with the Associated Press's Chris Rugaber and learning more about Kevin Hassett.

Trump administration seeking to stop SNAP payments to Democrat-led states for not providing enrollee records

During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t  provide information on those receiving the assistance.

SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state

There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.

New SNAP rules in effect, how to plan for changes
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It has been reported that around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the program, is currently working on a major overhaul to combat waste, fraud, and abuse. As part of this effort, the Trump administration's new requirements for the SNAP program became effective on December 1st, intended to reform the system. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Darren Botelho from FOX Business Network (FBN) who has all the latest updates on SNAP from Capitol Hill.

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Children’s helmets sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled for failing safety standards

Outdoor Master has recalled about 24,300 children’s and youth helmets after federal regulators found they fail to meet mandatory bicycle-helmet safety standards.

Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B

AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.