Trump to visit Beijing in 2026, state visit for Xi
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President Donald Trump has announced he plans to visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year. The news comes after President Trump said he spoke with Xi on the phone Monday, nearly a month after the two leaders met in person in South Korea. Trump characterized his phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "very good."

‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025

With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.

Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items

Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line ready to help holiday cooks

Whether you're a seasoned holiday cook or hosting for the first time, the team at Butterball is a phone call away to answer any questions you have as you prepare your feast.

Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

Affordability a hot-button issue going into next year
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Mortgage delinquencies are increasing across the country as homeowners struggle with the cost of living. A study from WalletHub found Laredo, Texas, Detroit, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey the most affected cities. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Stacey Onnen from HomeSmart, a seasoned real estate executive with more than 20 years of industry experience.

ByHeart formula may have sickened other babies months before botulism outbreak

Parents whose babies were sickened with botulism some nine months before the current outbreak linked to ByHeart formula are demanding answers.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Recall: Play yards sold on Amazon could cause serious injury, suffocation

Customers are being asked to destroy the product, take photos and then send those photos to the Amazon seller, Anna Queen, for a full refund.

36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say

Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund

The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

September jobs report: US added surprising 119K jobs
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We are learning more after the Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, higher than economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was also greater than expectations. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning more about how the government shutdown will impact the economy and jobs numbers heading into the end of the year. He is joined by Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's covering economic issues.