Capital One $425M settlement approved: Here's who qualifies for payments
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it paid lower interest rates on older savings accounts without notifying customers of the option for higher yields.
United Airlines ticket prices may increase amid surging jet fuel costs, company says
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
Social Security office visits halted at several locations - See where and how to get help
The list of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices that will not be offering in-person service, at least temporarily, is growing a little longer in the coming weeks.
The list of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices that will not be offering in-person service, at least temporarily, is growing a little longer in the coming weeks.
The future of work in the AI era
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
California has the highest gas prices in the US — these 2 states aren't far behind
The national average hit $4.11 per gallon on April 15, 2026 – a steep 29.5% jump from a year ago – with double-digit increases in every state and metro.
The national average hit $4.11 per gallon on April 15, 2026 – a steep 29.5% jump from a year ago – with double-digit increases in every state and metro.
Tariff refund requests
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
Here's where gas prices have increased the most in US
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Trump looks to settle $10 billion lawsuit with IRS - What it means for you?
President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle a $10 billion lawsuit over his leaked tax returns to the media.
President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle a $10 billion lawsuit over his leaked tax returns to the media.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
Beyond the IRS: See who pays the most in state income and other taxes
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Restaurant chain 801 Chophouse files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida — See what other states have bans
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Europe's worst energy crisis coming our way
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
The International Energy Agency delivered this ominous message: in six weeks, Europe will be out of jet fuel. San Francisco Airport, which has many flights to and from Europe that could be reduced or outright canceled. This politically driven economic disease is sure to spread worldwide.
Check your bill: California just released $520M in automatic utility credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced $520 million in natural gas bill credits for Californians, with plans to shift electric credits to peak summer months.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced $520 million in natural gas bill credits for Californians, with plans to shift electric credits to peak summer months.
Shoppers could be eligible for payouts after Trader Joe's $7.4 million settlement
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
Anti-war protesters gather in San Francisco to share message as Tax Day deadline looms
At midnight Wednesday, the dreaded I.R.S. tax filing deadline will have passed, but with fewer last minute filers than you might expect. The three sure things: death, taxes and procrastination.
At midnight Wednesday, the dreaded I.R.S. tax filing deadline will have passed, but with fewer last minute filers than you might expect. The three sure things: death, taxes and procrastination.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?