Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Controversial dating service Ashley Madison sheds ‘adulterous past’ with major rebrand to ‘discreet dating’
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Lamborghini scraps first EV launch, calls development 'expensive hobby'
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."
Dollar Tree makes an upscale play to fuel sales
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.
Costco launches mobile app ordering for custom cakes and deli trays, easing customer woes
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
Costco is launching a new app feature that would end a "clunky" process many customers previously expressed frustrations over when shopping at the warehouse.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.
Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.
Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.