Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630 million after no top winner on Tuesday

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.

Amy's Kitchen to close San Jose production plant in September

Amy's Kitchen, a successful organic, healthy frozen food producer says it will close its San Jose frozen pizza production center. 

Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize

Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing

According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.

US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high

U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.

America's booming job market defies economic gravity

While many parts of the economy are experiencing varying levels of distress, the job market continues to show remarkable strength.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery

Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.

California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment

California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.

Gas prices take slight dip due to fear of a global recession

On Tuesday, the price of crude oil dropped 9%, the largest drop since March. Trading for natural gas, gasoline and heating oil have also recently declined.

San Francisco's tourism upswing creates economic optimism

July 4th has come and gone, but many of the visitors to San Francisco are still here. The tourism industry is saying while tourism isn't back to pre-pandemic levels it is on the upswing.

Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.