Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Bastrop County food pantry "closely monitoring" SNAP changes, government shutdown

A Central Texas food pantry says they're “closely monitoring” the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA recently confirmed no SNAP benefits will be issued for November if it continues.

Molson Coors cutting hundreds of jobs as part of restructuring plan

Molson Coors Beverage Company is eliminating hundreds of jobs by the end of year as it undergoes a restructuring. (Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Aldi offering a $40 Thanksgiving meal for 10

Grocery retailer Aldi is offering a $40 Thanksgiving meal for 10 that includes a 14-pound turkey and nine side dishes. 

Hormel recalls nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen chicken

Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 4.9 million pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken after customers reported finding metal fragments in the products.

Neutrogena makeup remover towelettes recalled after testing positive for bacteria

Cosmetics and skin care manufacturer Neutrogena has issued a recall for makeup wipes after discovering they may be contaminated with a bacterium that can cause infections in people.

Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how

Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.

More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list

The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.

Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get

The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.

September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.

BBB warns of 'ghost-tapping' scam, which triggers contactless charges through tap-to-pay

There's a new scam going around called "ghost-tapping." Scammers try to exploit tap-to-pay on your phone by getting close enough. You might not even notice it's too late.