Stock market soars at the beginning of the week
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The current government shutdown is rapidly approaching the second longest in history. "The Democrats are kamikazes right now. They're kamikaze pilots right now. They have nothing going. They have no future," President Trump said during an interview on Fox?s Sunday Morning Futures. This comes as stocks closed sharply higher after a Trump adviser suggested a government shutdown could end this week. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is learning more with MarketWatch's Joseph Adinolfi.

Many restaurant owners considering raising prices to keep up with inflation

Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs.

Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump

A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins $1.4M in Las Vegas
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker reported $1.4 million in gambling winnings in 2024. Casino.org's Philip Conneller joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.

These states get the most Social Security benefits

The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.

Gas prices may soon drop below $3.00 a gallon, analysts say

Gas prices continue to drop across the country with industry analysts predicting a dip below $3 a gallon soon, the first time in four years.

Wells Fargo customer loses $4,000 hours after depositing check, bank denies fraud claim

The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.

Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients

Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.

Here's who's hiring for holidays 2025

Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays

The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.

These states are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows

A study shows the ongoing government shutdown is hitting the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and New Mexico, particularly hard due to the large number of federal workers and federal government contracts.

California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown

The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.

Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs

The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.

Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know

Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.