Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion
The increased jackpot will be the second-largest in U.S. history.
The increased jackpot will be the second-largest in U.S. history.
Looking to place a bet on the World Series? Try the FOX Bet Super 6 App
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Eytan Shander with FOX Bet Super 6 App about betting and the World Series.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Eytan Shander with FOX Bet Super 6 App about betting and the World Series.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Houston's Mattress Mack could win more than $70 million in Astros World Series bet
Mattress Mack is a man of risks and the Gallery Furniture store owner is taking a big one with the Houston Astros as he's risking $10 million of his own money for a possible payout of $75 million if the team wins the World Series.
Mattress Mack is a man of risks and the Gallery Furniture store owner is taking a big one with the Houston Astros as he's risking $10 million of his own money for a possible payout of $75 million if the team wins the World Series.
Powerball jackpot grows to 2nd largest ever at $825 million for Saturday drawing
The current jackpot ranks as the 2nd largest in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, and 5th largest in U.S. lottery history.
The current jackpot ranks as the 2nd largest in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, and 5th largest in U.S. lottery history.
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
What are the 10 largest lottery jackpots ever won in the US?
In 2016, three winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee when the jackpot was more than $1 billion.
In 2016, three winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, and Tennessee when the jackpot was more than $1 billion.
Here are Wednesday's winning numbers in the $715.1M Powerball drawing
Did you win? While no one matched all six numbers last night to win the $751.1 million Powerball jackpot, there were multiple tickets that matched five numbers worth $1 million.
Did you win? While no one matched all six numbers last night to win the $751.1 million Powerball jackpot, there were multiple tickets that matched five numbers worth $1 million.
Lower wages and burnout worsening home nursing shortage for families
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Advocates say home nursing care wages, often paid through Medicaid and set by the state, are just too low to keep nurses and nursing assistants in the profession.
Private student loan interest rates tumble for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden targets bank overdraft, 'junk' fees as midterms near
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Banks have long been criticized for the high fees they charge customers when their accounts go temporarily negative
Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
As voters begin casting their ballots for the midterm election, a new Gallup poll finds almost 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy as 'fair' or 'poor', and most think it's getting worse.
As voters begin casting their ballots for the midterm election, a new Gallup poll finds almost 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy as 'fair' or 'poor', and most think it's getting worse.
Powerball jackpot reaches $700M — 5th largest ever — ahead of Wednesday drawing
The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $326.1 million cash option for the next drawing on Wednesday night.
The Powerball jackpot also comes with an estimated $326.1 million cash option for the next drawing on Wednesday night.
Houston job growth remains strong, but concerns grow for the coming year
Amid talk of rising interest rates and a likely-recession, the Houston-area's job growth was stronger than expected in September.
Amid talk of rising interest rates and a likely-recession, the Houston-area's job growth was stronger than expected in September.
Student loan forgiveness paused by judge
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what's next after a judge paused the student loan forgiveness program.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what's next after a judge paused the student loan forgiveness program.
How much are apartments in Houston? Rent by neighborhoods, areas
Houston rent prices continue to increase year-by-year and if you're looking to move within the Houston area, you'll find some neighborhoods are more affordable than others.
Houston rent prices continue to increase year-by-year and if you're looking to move within the Houston area, you'll find some neighborhoods are more affordable than others.
Florida middle school student stole $10K from grandparents, passed it out to kids, school says
The principal of Lake Weir Middle School is now asking for students who received the money to turn it in.
The principal of Lake Weir Middle School is now asking for students who received the money to turn it in.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Parents still struggling to find formula for babies
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what some parents are still experiencing almost a year after the baby formula shortage started.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what some parents are still experiencing almost a year after the baby formula shortage started.