How could the Trump trade war affect Central Texas?
The global trade war continues to heat up, with many wondering how the tariff battle between the U.S. and other countries could affect people in Central Texas.
The global trade war continues to heat up, with many wondering how the tariff battle between the U.S. and other countries could affect people in Central Texas.
FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.
Trump's trade war 2.0: Timeline of tariffs, retaliation, and global fallout
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
Girl Scouts hit with lawsuit after toxic contaminants study goes viral
As Girl Scout troops nationwide celebrate National Girl Scout Day, the organization faces a lawsuit alleging that its beloved cookies contain dangerous substances
As Girl Scout troops nationwide celebrate National Girl Scout Day, the organization faces a lawsuit alleging that its beloved cookies contain dangerous substances
Wendy's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants globally by 2028
Wendy's aims to have between 8,100 and 8,300 total locations globally by 2028. Here's what to know about its planned expansion.
Wendy's aims to have between 8,100 and 8,300 total locations globally by 2028. Here's what to know about its planned expansion.
Trump backs down on doubling tariffs after Ontario halts electricity surcharge
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
Ross Stores opens 19 new stores in 14 states
The new stores are located in 14 states, Ross said.
The new stores are located in 14 states, Ross said.
Buying a home this spring? Sellers are starting to cut prices, report says
Home prices may be more affordable this spring. Here’s which cities are seeing the highest price reductions.
Home prices may be more affordable this spring. Here’s which cities are seeing the highest price reductions.
Southwest charging for bags, and other airline changes in recent months
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
Southwest Airlines ending its free checked bag policy for many passengers
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights for many passengers, ending its unique offering in the industry. Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags on flights for many passengers, ending its unique offering in the industry. Here's what to know.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
Chick-fil-A brings back limited-time menu item, introduces new drinks
Sandwiches that have not been seen on Chick-fil-A menus in three years are making their returns this spring, with some new beverages to go alongside them.
Sandwiches that have not been seen on Chick-fil-A menus in three years are making their returns this spring, with some new beverages to go alongside them.
Justice Department investigating surge in egg prices: report
Egg prices have nearly doubled in the last year.
Egg prices have nearly doubled in the last year.
Children’s bathrobes sold on Amazon recalled for burn hazard
Over 5,000 children's bathrobes have been recalled in the U.S. because they violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Over 5,000 children's bathrobes have been recalled in the U.S. because they violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Price of toys will increase due to Trump's tariffs on China, industry experts say
Toys in the U.S. may cost 15-20% more by fall due to Trump's tariffs on China, according to industry experts.
Toys in the U.S. may cost 15-20% more by fall due to Trump's tariffs on China, according to industry experts.
Drugmaker cuts Wegovy prices in half for cash-paying consumers
Patients must be prescribed the medication.
Patients must be prescribed the medication.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
These states may eliminate taxes on groceries
More states are considering eliminating or reducing grocery sales taxes as Americans face high prices for eggs and other household staples. Here's what to know.
More states are considering eliminating or reducing grocery sales taxes as Americans face high prices for eggs and other household staples. Here's what to know.