Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
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.
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.
Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Honey BBQ sauce-mustard sold nationwide recalled due to undeclared wheat and soy
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
A honey BBQ sauce-mustard is being recalled nationwide after undeclared wheat and soy were found. Here’s what we know.
Over 650,000 bottles of water recalled after being packaged in 'insanitary conditions'
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
More than 650,000 plastic bottles of water are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
LED high bay light fixtures recalled for fire hazard
More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.
More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.
Thousands of baby monitors sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over fire risk, CPSC says
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ burger coming to US: Here’s when, how much it will cost
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
New Pokémon titles revealed during 30th anniversary Presents: Everything announced
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Flame lighters recall: Over 100K units pulled due to fire, serious injury risks, CPSC says
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the new recall affects Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters sold between 2023 and 2025 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and other retailers.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.