The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes

If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.

Harris County Library giving out Wi-Fi hotspots, Chromebooks
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The Harris County Public Library is letting residents check-out 40,000 mobile WiFi hotspots and 10,000 Chromebooks for life.

Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display

Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.

California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings

Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.

Cryptocurrency donations to Ukraine top $100 million

Ukraine legalized a framework for crypto and asked for aid in the currency on its social media platforms because the transactions are faster. Some are calling this the world's first crypto war.

Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended for April 2022

All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. It should appear in recipients’ accounts by April 30.

Corn could be the answer to high gas prices

Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.

Housing boom in Texas fueled by ?Great Business Migration?
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Companies across America are saving millions after cutting costs by moving down south, and that?s fueling a housing boom in Texas.

IRS says taxpayers are leaving $1.5 billion in refunds on the table
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The IRS says it has $1.5 billion in unclaimed 2018 tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how you can claim it if you're eligible.

Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices

Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices

President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices.