Where’s My Refund? Check your 2024 income tax refund status
The IRS announced on Friday that the 2025 tax season will officially begin on Jan. 27, with over 140 million tax returns expected by the April 15 deadline.
Planters offers $45K and benefits to drive its iconic NUTmobile
Planters is looking for drivers for its iconic NUTmobile, offering $45,000 a year, health benefits, and unique travel opportunities.
North Dakota's governor wants to eliminate property taxes; here's how it could work
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proposed a plan to phase out property taxes for primary residences, leveraging the state’s oil revenue.
Taquitos sold at Aldi recalled due to reports of metal pieces
Nearly 25,000 pounds of chicken & cheese taquitos have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal, the USDA said. At least one person reported a dental injury from the product.
Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.
The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Text message scam about unpaid tolls is resurfacing. Here’s what you should know.
A smishing text message scam regarding unpaid toll bills is resurfacing, and some in the DMV area have been targeted.
Tesla recalls nearly 240,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
Tesla has recalled 239,382 vehicles over a problem affecting the rearview camera, which can cause a visibility issue. Here's what to know.
Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth in 9 states
Walmart stores recently recalled thousands of cartons of chicken broth amid concerns that the product's packaging was compromised.
California fires threaten oil and gas supplies
Oil refineries in LA face backups as pipelines are cut off due to fire hazards and loss of power.
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing robots cut over 10,000 labor hours per day: report
Atlanta, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A Inc.
AT&T to offer customers bill credits for network outages
AT&T announced a new guarantee program that will see it provide billing credits to wireless and fiber customers who are impacted by service outages. Here's what to know.
Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans
The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.
US longshoremen and ports reach tentative contract deal, averting strike
A tentative six-year contract agreement between longshoremen and ports has averted a potential strike that could have disrupted the U.S. economy.
Getting groceries is about to get a whole lot easier
A new feature will make purchasing your every day items more convenient, and here's how it works.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
Medical debt banned from appearing on credit reports in new Biden administration rule
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on consumer credit reports, which can result in people being blocked mortgages and car loans. Here's what to know about the newly-announced rule.
Trader Joe's opening new locations in Maryland, DC
Trader Joe’s is expected to open twelve more stores in the coming year – and two will be in the DMV area.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.