Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan

The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 million in student loan debt.

DC Council approves bill allocating $515M to Capital One Arena project

The D.C. Council has approved an emergency bill that will provide $515 million for a publicly funded arena project after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to lure the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria imploded last week.

3 in 4 Americans think tipping has gotten out of control, survey finds

Most Americans are getting tired of tipping and admit they only do it because they feel like they have to, according to a recent survey by WalletHub.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Large cranes arrive to begin clearing wreckage

Large cranes arrived to begin clearing the wreckage left behind by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge – a disaster that is already causing major economic and travel disruptions to the region.

Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises

The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA

Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.