Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,

Controversial dating service Ashley Madison sheds ‘adulterous past’ with major rebrand to ‘discreet dating’

Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand. 

Lamborghini scraps first EV launch, calls development 'expensive hobby'

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when

Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.

Texas man pleads guilty in $17M multi-state Ponzi scheme defrauding 40+ victims

Christopher Knight Lopez, a 40-year-old Katy man, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a decade-long investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 40 victims out of $17 million through forged documents and false promises.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says

Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."

Dollar Tree makes an upscale play to fuel sales

Dollar Tree is making an upscale play to fuel sales - saying the majority of its new customers make six figures.

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.