Popular tracking app makes changes to appease teenager complaints
Teens started an online campaign to block their parents from tracking them using the mobile app Life 360.
Teens started an online campaign to block their parents from tracking them using the mobile app Life 360.
Trump's payroll tax cut is here, but you'll pay it back next year
On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months. But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.
On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months. But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.
President Trump's payroll tax cuts take effect
President Trump tax cuts pauses your payments into the social security system. The catch is, you will have to pay it back.
President Trump tax cuts pauses your payments into the social security system. The catch is, you will have to pay it back.
Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.
Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Amazon drone delivery: Online retail giant gets FAA approval to fly packages to customers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
Harris County extends rent assistance deadline
If you're struggling to pay rent, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday and the amount of rental assistance for Houston and Harris County has been increased.
If you're struggling to pay rent, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday and the amount of rental assistance for Houston and Harris County has been increased.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Deputies warn of 'package pending' text scam containing recipient's name, potentially dangerous link
Law enforcement officials are warning about a new "package pending" text message scam that aims to steal your information and identity.
Law enforcement officials are warning about a new "package pending" text message scam that aims to steal your information and identity.
Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns: FDA
Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced a dog food recall over concerns that a product may be contaminated with salmonella.
Heads up, pet owners: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced a dog food recall over concerns that a product may be contaminated with salmonella.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
How to collect missing $500 child stimulus payments
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
HUD-certified counselors offer free counseling to avoid eviction & foreclosure
If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
If you can't afford to pay rent or mortgage, HUD-certified counselors say they're ready to help you through the financial crisis and to try to avoid eviction or foreclosure.
HelloFresh recalls meal kits with onions connected to possible salmonella contamination
HelloFresh says that all of its onions sent to customers from May 8 to July 31 may be potentially contaminated with salmonella.
HelloFresh says that all of its onions sent to customers from May 8 to July 31 may be potentially contaminated with salmonella.
National program recognizes two Houston area Black-owned restaurants with $25,000 awards
A national effort is offering a helping-hand that has already reached a couple of Houston-area Black-owned restaurants, with a $25,000 shot-in-the-arm just because they treat their customers well.
A national effort is offering a helping-hand that has already reached a couple of Houston-area Black-owned restaurants, with a $25,000 shot-in-the-arm just because they treat their customers well.
Uber, Lyft drivers to resume working as independent contractors
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
An appeals court has allowed ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors while an appeal works its way through the court.
Local farmer gets boost from Beyonce to help feed Houston's Sunnyside community
Ivy Leaf Farms was awarded $10,000 an effort to feed the Sunnyside Community. The donation was thanks to Houston native Beyonce Knowles.
Ivy Leaf Farms was awarded $10,000 an effort to feed the Sunnyside Community. The donation was thanks to Houston native Beyonce Knowles.
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
More drivers looking to unload car leases
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.