IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
Trump threatening further retaliation if Iran strikes Strait of Hormuz
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, experts warn the bill is likely much higher. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at Kings College London., gives insight. Angha, is also a former senior advisor for the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Council.
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, experts warn the bill is likely much higher. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at Kings College London., gives insight. Angha, is also a former senior advisor for the U.S. Department of State and the National Security Council.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
Powerball ticket worth $37,000 sold in California
A Powerball ticket sold in San Gabriel won $37,339 after falling one number short of the $544 million jackpot on July 20.
A Powerball ticket sold in San Gabriel won $37,339 after falling one number short of the $544 million jackpot on July 20.
Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Rob Skate Academy returns to The Barrel House
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
Rob Skate Academy is pulling up for live demos, best trick competitions, and prize giveaways at Drake's Barrel House on Sunday, July 26. Skaters of all levels are welcome.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
This North Bay movie theater is a 'flashback in time' with a modern twist
Independent theaters, like one in Tiburon, are adopting innovative amenities and community events to recover from pandemic-era closures.
Independent theaters, like one in Tiburon, are adopting innovative amenities and community events to recover from pandemic-era closures.
Map: How much it costs to raise kids in your city for 2026
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
While the rising cost of child care and housing is squeezing families nationwide, a new report reveals that the financial strain is significantly unequal depending on where you live.
Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump
MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.
MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.
Persian Gulf tensions drive Bay Area gas prices higher
While global crude oil prices have fluctuated since the conflict began in February, experts warn that the upcoming depletion of emergency petroleum reserves could keep prices elevated.
While global crude oil prices have fluctuated since the conflict began in February, experts warn that the upcoming depletion of emergency petroleum reserves could keep prices elevated.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for daily essentials
This growing financial trend of "buy now, pay later" has consumers turning to this option to pay for essentials like groceries, rent, or car repairs. Consumer advocates note that an overreliance on this could lead to a difficult cycle of debt.
This growing financial trend of "buy now, pay later" has consumers turning to this option to pay for essentials like groceries, rent, or car repairs. Consumer advocates note that an overreliance on this could lead to a difficult cycle of debt.
Federal prosecutors to drop charges against alleged mastermind of $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme
The Justice Department is moving to drop charges against a man accused of running an a bitcoin mining operation that prosecutors said functioned like a Ponzi scheme.
The Justice Department is moving to drop charges against a man accused of running an a bitcoin mining operation that prosecutors said functioned like a Ponzi scheme.
Tech, talent, and opportunity
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.
Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.