Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange, investigates potential $6.3B hack

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security breach that the company estimates could have affected more than $6.3 billion in assets.

Best and worst states for jobs, according to new data

A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.

Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.

SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia

Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions. 

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy

The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry. 

Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US

President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive

The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.

Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing

Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed. 

'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports

When “Grand Theft Auto 6" drops next month, millions of Americans are planning a trip to Vice City that reports claim could cost the US economy a staggering $1 billion in lost productivity in just one day.

Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history

The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.

Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees

Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees. 

Holiday toy prices surge as tariffs, war-driven energy costs squeeze shoppers

Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.