Lotto Texas jackpot largest in North America at $42.75M
The Lotto Texas jackpot prize, estimated at $42.75 million, for the Saturday drawing is the largest lottery prize up for grabs in North America and third-largest in the world.
The Lotto Texas jackpot prize, estimated at $42.75 million, for the Saturday drawing is the largest lottery prize up for grabs in North America and third-largest in the world.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Some TX businesses allowed to increase capacity, bars to remain closed
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the lifting of some restrictions and expanding the capacity of some businesses as he says the spread of COVID-19 has "steadily and significantly declined."
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the lifting of some restrictions and expanding the capacity of some businesses as he says the spread of COVID-19 has "steadily and significantly declined."
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
Provision in Florida law prevents wrongly convicted man from receiving compensation for 37 years in jail
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
Robert DuBoise spent nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit. A judge cleared DuBoise of his convictions this week, but the Tampa man will not get any money from the state for the years he was wrongfully incarcerated.
Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
Half a million sign petition to cancel student loan debt
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
About 600,000 people have signed the petition urging President Trump to cancel student loan debt.
‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
Texas Lotto jackpot increases to $41.25 million
Lottery officials said no one matched all six numbers in the drawing on Saturday night.
Lottery officials said no one matched all six numbers in the drawing on Saturday night.
What to do if you can't make your minimum credit card payments
With an estimated 18 million Americans are unemployed, many people are struggling to keep up with their minimum monthly credit card payments. Here's what to do if you're unsure how you’ll make your payment this month.
With an estimated 18 million Americans are unemployed, many people are struggling to keep up with their minimum monthly credit card payments. Here's what to do if you're unsure how you’ll make your payment this month.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Mall owners Simon and Brookfield close to buying JC Penney out of bankruptcy
Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to a deal to buy J.C. Penney and keep the chain running.
Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to a deal to buy J.C. Penney and keep the chain running.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.