When to plant vegetables in Texas: 2026 frost dates and zone guide

Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.

Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

WA-based Costco's famous rotisserie chicken hit with class-action lawsuit

Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the warehouse retailer of falsely advertising that its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken contains no preservatives, according to court documents.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

IKM cookware recalled due to possible significant levels of lead

A cookware manufacturer is recalling several products because the items may be contaminated with significant levels of lead which may leach into food.

Most buyer-friendly housing markets in 2026, according to Zillow

Zillow found certain cities in the Midwest and the Sun Belt will be most buyer-friendly in 2026, because of their prices and less competition. Here’s a look at the list.

Teething toys sold on Amazon recalled over serious injury, choking risk, CPSC says

Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said they received multiple reports of choking incidents for the Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toys, which were sold on Amazon in 2025.

Texas winter storm: Power outages trend downward as ERCOT grid remains stable

Power outages in Texas started spiking Saturday as a winter storm packing ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold swept through the state. After peaking above 150,000 on Sunday, the number of outages has been trending downward. 

Torch lighters sold on Amazon recalled for fire, burn hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7,500 torch Lighters sold on Amazon after determining the products lack required child-resistant mechanisms.