Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Austin-area recycling company picked to help address tungsten steel trade imbalance
An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.
An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees
Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.
Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
GameStop shutters more stores as retail apocalypse continues
GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.
GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.
Trump wants credit card interest capped
President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
This is America's most iconic company, according to nationwide survey
This organization topped Apple, Coca-Cola and Amazon in a recent survey.
This organization topped Apple, Coca-Cola and Amazon in a recent survey.
Volvo recalls more than 400,000 cars related to rearview camera problem
Volvo’s recall impacts model vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Volvo’s recall impacts model vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Salad and Go closing all Texas and Oklahoma stores as headquarters returns to Arizona
The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.
The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
H-E-B, others sued by families of four women killed in Texas Panhandle crash
A lawsuit alleges the driver of a 18-wheeler involved in a deadly crash was distracted by his phone. The truck was hauling potatoes for H-E-B.
A lawsuit alleges the driver of a 18-wheeler involved in a deadly crash was distracted by his phone. The truck was hauling potatoes for H-E-B.
Manor ISD students not allowed at some local restaurants during their lunch
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all.
Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all.