Kroger closing 60 stores over next 18 months

A major grocery retailer in the U.S. announced dozens of its stores would be closing in the coming months. Here’s what we know.

How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security

With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.

Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

Pres. Trump extends TikTok deadline
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, extending TikTok's deadline by 90 days. This effectively grants the company another reprieve from a U.S. ban. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking about the potential for a future ban with Jon Swartz, a senior content writer at Techstrong Group.

General Mills to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Companies phasing out FDA-approved synthetic colors as Trump admin pushes for healthier food supply.

Fed leaves key rate unchanged
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The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year. Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, joins LiveNOW from FOX to share what this means for your wallet.

Honda recalls over 250,000 vehicle over brake pedal issue

The auto maker’s recall covers certain Honda Pilots between the model years of 2023 and 2025 and its Acura brand: 2021-2025 Acura TLX and 2023-2025 Acura MDX vehicles.

Fed Reserve leaves key rate unchanged
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Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to help make sense of the Federal Reserve's decision to key interest rates steady.

Trump slams Powell as Fed holds rates steady
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The American Institute for Economic Research's Lydia Mashburn Newman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break down the Federal Reserve's announcement Wednesday that it will hold interest rates steady.

Fed holds rates steady for a fourth straight meeting
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President Donald Trump offered his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, hours before the central bank's interest rate decision. The President called Powell "a stupid person" during his remarks. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking to Lydia Mashburn Newman, the Managing Director of Monetary Economics at the American Institute for Economic Research, as more reactions continue to roll in.

Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know

The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.

Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores

The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Oil prices on the rise amid Israel-Iran conflict
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Conflicts involving the nation of Iran could trigger global price shocks, even if the U.S. doesn't directly import its oil. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking to Peter Earle, a senior economist at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) as oil prices are on the rise with a continuation of conflict in the Middle East.