Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in Laredo plane crash
Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.
Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.
Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.
On The Border restaurant to close all corporate Texas locations on Friday
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all of its company-owned restaurants by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, while keeping franchise-operated locations open as the company evaluates the future of the brand.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is closing all of its company-owned restaurants by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, while keeping franchise-operated locations open as the company evaluates the future of the brand.
Beware of the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k)
401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.
401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.
SpaceX to make public debut on Wall Street: What to know
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire Friday after SpaceX's historic market debut.
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire Friday after SpaceX's historic market debut.
New report reveals where Americans carry the most credit card debt
Americans owe a record $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, and a new WalletHub analysis shows that some cities are carrying significantly higher balances than others.
Americans owe a record $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, and a new WalletHub analysis shows that some cities are carrying significantly higher balances than others.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Air Canada reassures passengers over pilot who did not have proper license
Canada’s largest airline is assuring passengers that their safety was never compromised by a former pilot who was recently found to have been flying routes without the proper license.
Canada’s largest airline is assuring passengers that their safety was never compromised by a former pilot who was recently found to have been flying routes without the proper license.
As prices increase, Americans more pessimistic about finances, new survey shows
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
US airlines’ spend $6.5B in fuel cost as global profit forecast takes a sharp drop
U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.
U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.
Costco lowers some Kirkland prices after customers complain: "They’ve become too expensive"
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Top CEOs brace for downturn, warn US economy will worsen in next 6 months
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Tilman Ferittia set to buy Caesars Entertainment
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is set to own Caesars Entertainment, owner of multiple popular casinos in Las Vegas and more. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the deal and turned to an expert to learn how Fertitta benefits from it.
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is set to own Caesars Entertainment, owner of multiple popular casinos in Las Vegas and more. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the deal and turned to an expert to learn how Fertitta benefits from it.
Bakery manager speaks on burglary amid owner's cancer diagnosis | Houston Live & Local
A Houston Heights bakery has been facing back-to-back challenges: the owner's cancer diagnosis and the shop itself being burglarized. FOX 26's Jillian Hermann spoke to the manager of The Bearded Baker about those challenges, how the community has been stepping up, and more.
A Houston Heights bakery has been facing back-to-back challenges: the owner's cancer diagnosis and the shop itself being burglarized. FOX 26's Jillian Hermann spoke to the manager of The Bearded Baker about those challenges, how the community has been stepping up, and more.
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta to buy Vegas casino 'giant'
The total sale will be for $17.6 billion in cash, including $11.9 billion of Caesars' outstanding debt.
The total sale will be for $17.6 billion in cash, including $11.9 billion of Caesars' outstanding debt.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.