Stock market soars at the beginning of the week
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.
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.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $650 million ahead of Tuesday drawing
The Mega Millions’ most recent prize is the tenth-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
The Mega Millions’ most recent prize is the tenth-largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
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.
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.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.



















