Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota 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 other states too.
South Carolina and North Dakota 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 other states too.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, further deepening the rift between the U.S. and what was once one of its strongest allies.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, further deepening the rift between the U.S. and what was once one of its strongest allies.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Executive Order aims to protect Virginia Medicaid and SNAP coverage, Spanberger says
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 on Tuesday, which aims to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginia residents.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 20 on Tuesday, which aims to protect healthcare coverage and food assistance for eligible Virginia residents.
Trump may rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid trade standoff with Canada
As a trade battle between the United States and Canada escalates, President Donald Trump said in a Tuesday social media post that he is giving “serious consideration" to renaming Lake Ontario.
As a trade battle between the United States and Canada escalates, President Donald Trump said in a Tuesday social media post that he is giving “serious consideration" to renaming Lake Ontario.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Trump's 50% tariffs implemented on Canadian goods after trade negotiations suspended
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?
Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.
Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
You must earn this much to live comfortably in Maryland, Virginia in 2026: report
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including Maryland and Virginia.
Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including Maryland and Virginia.
State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout
If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers.
If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers.