Travelers enduring hours-long delays at airports amid partial government shutdown
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
Uber rolls out women-only option nationwide; what to know
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Halo Dream infant sleepwear sold at Amazon, Target, and Walmart recalled over choking hazard
Parents, check your infant's sleepwear. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says HALO Dream has issued a recall of several HALO Magic Sleepsuits as they pose a choking hazard because the zipper head can detach.
Parents, check your infant's sleepwear. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says HALO Dream has issued a recall of several HALO Magic Sleepsuits as they pose a choking hazard because the zipper head can detach.
DOJ reaches settlement with Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation over illegal monopoly
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, over an alleged illegal monopoly of live music events in the U.S.
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, over an alleged illegal monopoly of live music events in the U.S.
Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitches
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
Ford recalls more than 600,000 vehicles over wiper defects; see the affected models
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
US employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
Is Amazon down? 19,000+ outage reports as users cite checkout, pricing issues
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Thousands of shoppers are reporting widespread problems with Amazon’s website, raising questions about a potential outage.
Frito-Lay Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Frito-Lay is recalling select Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle chips in several states after possible undeclared milk contamination. Here's what to know.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
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.
Gas and heating oil prices climb amid Iran conflict
Consumers in a number of states are seeing higher prices for heating oil and gasoline as the Iran war disrupts global energy markets. The wholesale price of heating oil, diesel fuel and gasoline is increasing and could continue to rise with ongoing uncertainty due to the Iran war. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with the founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, Jay Young, an oil and gas expert, as major uncertainty continues to surround the future of gas prices in the United States.
Consumers in a number of states are seeing higher prices for heating oil and gasoline as the Iran war disrupts global energy markets. The wholesale price of heating oil, diesel fuel and gasoline is increasing and could continue to rise with ongoing uncertainty due to the Iran war. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with the founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, Jay Young, an oil and gas expert, as major uncertainty continues to surround the future of gas prices in the United States.
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.