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? 

Energizer rechargeable lanterns recalled due to overheating

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns due to the potential overheating of the installed lithium-ion batteries.

Controversial real estate investors fight for control of downtown Austin's IHOP

The future of a popular IHOP in downtown Austin is up in the air. There's a fight for the property. Three prominent local real estate names are fighting for control.

Fight to control downtown Austin's IHOP
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The future of a popular IHOP in downtown Austin is up in the air. There's a fight for the property. Three prominent local real estate names are fighting for control.

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.

Over 26K portable bed rails recalled due to serious injury risk

Federal regulators have recalled more than 26,000 portable bed rails sold online at Amazon and Walmart because of serious “entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation.”

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.

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.