What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Johnson speaks after House passes bill to end shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
64,000 alpaca toys recalled due to choking risk for children
The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.
The recalled toys were sold nationwide and also on Amazon and other online retail sites between 2020 and 2025.
THC products could be banned by federal spending bill
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
YouTube TV subscribers are getting $20 credit amid Disney contract dispute: Here’s how
YouTube TV subscribers are receiving $20 credits due to its ongoing contract dispute with Disney.
YouTube TV subscribers are receiving $20 credits due to its ongoing contract dispute with Disney.
These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
'Gravy Extinguisher' being offered by Firehouse Subs to rescue dry turkeys
Firehouse Subs is launching a limited-edition "Gravy Extinguisher" to add humor and flavor to Thanksgiving feasts.
Firehouse Subs is launching a limited-edition "Gravy Extinguisher" to add humor and flavor to Thanksgiving feasts.
Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal: What would it mean for homebuyers?
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
The Trump administration signaled they're planning to develop a 50-year mortgage that they think could expand access to homeownership, though experts are cautioning what it could mean for buyers.
Italian parsley recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
The recalled parsley was sold to wholesalers in multiple states in September.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
What federal workers going without pay can do to protect their credit score
The federal workforce has now missed two paychecks due to the government shutdown. Intuit Credit Karma says many are facing financial uncertainty but there are things they can do to help protect their credit scores.
The federal workforce has now missed two paychecks due to the government shutdown. Intuit Credit Karma says many are facing financial uncertainty but there are things they can do to help protect their credit scores.
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Target requires workers to smile at customers in hopes of boosting sales: Report
Target is hoping a new policy, that requires workers to smile at customers who come within 10 feet of them, will help the company boost sales heading into the holidays.
Target is hoping a new policy, that requires workers to smile at customers who come within 10 feet of them, will help the company boost sales heading into the holidays.
Farmers' Almanac saying goodbye after more than 200 years in publication
Editor's note: When this story was originally published, an image of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" was used.
Editor's note: When this story was originally published, an image of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" was used.
Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Flight cuts amid shutdown could threaten supply chain, holiday deliveries
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.
As flights continue to be canceled amid the shutdown, that could affect air cargo – which could eventually ripple into the supply chain and holiday deliveries. Here’s what to know.



















