What did Thanksgiving cost 50 years ago?

In the 1970s, inflation may have been the word of the decade. People also had to contend with a shortage of oil that led to rationing and long lines at gas stations.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know

Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to end penny production, last 1-cent coin pressed

In a historic moment for American currency, the U.S. Mint has struck its final penny. After more than 230 years of continuous production, the one-cent coin is being phased out in a symbolic moment, shifting away from cash.

OpenAI launches free ChatGPT program for transitioning veterans entering civilian workforce

OpenAI launched a free ChatGPT Plus program for transitioning veterans and service members, as the initiative tackles the employment challenge with AI-powered career tools.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Families wait hours for emergency food distribution during government shutdown

With the government shutdown halting full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, thousands of Florida families are struggling to make ends meet.