California woman claims $4.2M Mega Millions prize
Talk about lucky! $4.2 million isn't too bad for someone who doesn't usually play the California Lottery.
Continued inflation suggests recession is coming, professor predicts
Inflation keeps robbing Americans and those of most other nations of buying power. But the U.S. still doing better than most.
Trailblazing Hollywood film star Anna Wong to be first Asian-American to appear on U.S. currency
Widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong will be recognized for another first: She'll be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency.
Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
Over-the-counter hearing aids now available and they're less expensive
On average, people with noticeable hearing loss wait seven years to seek help if ever at all. Now, potential patients and many hearing experts are hoping newer technologies, cheaper prices and ease of purchase will perk up their ears and lives.
No cash accessed after someone blew up ATM in California
Would-be thieves tried to blow up an ATM in Southern California, but didn’t get away with any cash, authorities said.
California inflation relief checks: New dates announced for debit card payments
The California Franchise Tax Board released an updated timeline for those who have yet to receive the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Millions could still be eligible for a stimulus check - and time is running out to claim it
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.
AriZona iced tea co-founder doubles down on 99-cent price: report
Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."
Jobless claims rise, perhaps as side effect of inflation
Jobless claims rose last week slightly higher than experts expected.
Student loan forgiveness website launches in test mode — applications available ‘periodically’
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Concerns over whether U.S. headed for another recession
Some may be wondering whether the economy is about to have some sort of epic reversal given several factors, from inflation to supply chain issues to food prices, just to name a few.
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.