Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.
Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.
Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
These states rank as the best to raise a family in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that some states offer significantly better conditions for raising a family than others.
Chevy recalls over 80K vehicles related to defective pedestrian alert sound system
The recall affects certain 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV cars.
The recall affects certain 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV cars.
Eat Drink HTX preview - Preslee's Southern Good Eatery
Plan on a “to go" box, because the portions are definitely Texas generous.
Plan on a “to go" box, because the portions are definitely Texas generous.
Allegiant to acquire Sun Country in $1.5B merger: boosting leisure travel
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have announced a merger agreement to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline.
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have announced a merger agreement to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline.
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
Eat Drink HTX preview - State Fare and Epicure Café
Katie Stone visits State Fare and the Epicure Café to get a look at some of the items likely to be featured on this year’s Eat Drink HTX fixed price menus.
Katie Stone visits State Fare and the Epicure Café to get a look at some of the items likely to be featured on this year’s Eat Drink HTX fixed price menus.
Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for record $15M
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938.
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938.
Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
American Airlines to start serving Texas BBQ on select flights
Starting in February, some American Airlines passengers will have the option of eating authentic Texas barbecue as their in-flight meal.
Starting in February, some American Airlines passengers will have the option of eating authentic Texas barbecue as their in-flight meal.
These are the best real estate markets for retirees in 2026, data suggests
With millions of Americans set to retire this year, housing in these markets provide nice choices to settle down.
With millions of Americans set to retire this year, housing in these markets provide nice choices to settle down.
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Hyatt Hotels paying $1.25 million to settle Texas AG lawsuit over 'junk fees'
The Texas Attorney General is announcing that Hyatt Hotels will pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit over charging "junk fees."
The Texas Attorney General is announcing that Hyatt Hotels will pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit over charging "junk fees."
Volvo recalls more than 400,000 cars related to rearview camera problem
Volvo’s recall impacts model vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Volvo’s recall impacts model vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
Salad and Go closing all Texas and Oklahoma stores as headquarters returns to Arizona
The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.
The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.