As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Automatic emergency braking to become US standard
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
Spirit Airlines adds 5 new nonstop flights from DFW Airport
Spirit Airlines is adding five new nonstop flights out of Dallas for people who want a quick or affordable summer getaway.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
Let's a-go? Recall for sticky acceleration pedal – in this Mario Kart racer
JAKKS Pacific recalled about 17,500 of its Mario Kart ride-on racer cars after learning the battery-operated toy could cause a crash if the acceleration pedal is clogged with debris.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
2024 Texas emergency preparation sales tax holiday set for April 27-29
The sales tax holiday allows Texans to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free.
FTC's noncompete ban unlikely to go into effect any time soon, attorney says
The FTC passed a potential seismic change for workers earlier this week, banning noncompete clauses. Experts who spoke to FOX 4 says the vote is just the beginning of a much larger fight.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
National Pretzel Day 2024: Here's where you can get a free pretzel
Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink deal
Starbucks customers can get half-off any drink on Thursday. Here’s how the deal works.
New airline refund rules could lead to rising ticket prices, economist warns
This is welcome news for airline customer advocacy groups and passengers. But one North Texas economist believes the new federal mandate will end up costing consumers more in the end.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds
Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission
Biden's new airline rules could get you cash back for canceled flights
The new rules aim to save consumers half a billion dollars a year in junk air travel fees, the White House said.
Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream
Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.