A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says

A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions

Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.

Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list

Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024

SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans

Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.

These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests

Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.

Maryland lawmakers consider increasing minimum wage to $25, ending tipped pay
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Lawmakers in Maryland are debating a proposed change to the state’s minimum wage that could mean more money in workers’ pockets. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.

Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution

During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.

How to avoid tax scams this filing season

As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.

Deadliest jobs in America revealed

More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.