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.
Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.
Power restored to thousands of Austin Energy customers
Thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power Tuesday due to high winds, says the utility. All power has since been restored.
Thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power Tuesday due to high winds, says the utility. All power has since been restored.
How tariffs could impact Target in 2025
Target says there will be “meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in 2025 because of tariffs and other costs.
Target says there will be “meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in 2025 because of tariffs and other costs.
Mac and cheese bites shipped nationwide recalled for metal contamination
Feel Good Foods’ gluten-free Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites have been recalled due to metal contamination.
Feel Good Foods’ gluten-free Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites have been recalled due to metal contamination.
Chipotle CEO shares how restaurant chain will handle Trump tariff costs
Chipotle’s CEO detailed how the company will handle President Donald Trump’s tariff-related cost increases. Here's what to know.
Chipotle’s CEO detailed how the company will handle President Donald Trump’s tariff-related cost increases. Here's what to know.
Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Person seen dangling from helicopter in Hutto was power line maintenance worker: police
Hutto police say a person seen dangling from a helicopter by residents is a power line maintenance worker.
Hutto police say a person seen dangling from a helicopter by residents is a power line maintenance worker.
Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi recalls: See details here
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for more than 20,000 vehicles over a defective braking part.
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for more than 20,000 vehicles over a defective braking part.
High chairs recalled due to entrapment and suffocation hazard: What to know
About 4,400 high chairs have been recalled in the U.S. over a potential entrapment and suffocation hazard for babies and young children.
About 4,400 high chairs have been recalled in the U.S. over a potential entrapment and suffocation hazard for babies and young children.
JD Vance lists Alexandria home for sale after two years in Del Ray
Vice President JD Vance's Alexandria home is now on the market, marking the end of his two-year residence in the Del Ray neighborhood.
Vice President JD Vance's Alexandria home is now on the market, marking the end of his two-year residence in the Del Ray neighborhood.



















