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.
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.
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.
Black-owned caf? in Bellaire serves up big flavors in a small kitchen
FOX 26?s Tom Zizka spotlights a caf? serving up big flavors in Bellaire as Black Restaurant Week kicks off in Houston.
FOX 26?s Tom Zizka spotlights a caf? serving up big flavors in Bellaire as Black Restaurant Week kicks off in Houston.
Baby formula shortage leaves parents searching, turning to milk banks
Many new parents are scrambling to find formula for their babies, and driving up demand at milk banks.
Many new parents are scrambling to find formula for their babies, and driving up demand at milk banks.
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.
All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. It should appear in recipients’ accounts by April 30.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
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.
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?
Companies across America are saving millions after cutting costs by moving down south, and that?s fueling a housing boom in Texas.
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
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.
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 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.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
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.
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.
AARP Money Map offers ways (not just for senior citizens) to navigate budgets, bills, and debt
An AARP Money Map offers free tools, guidance to cut debt and expenses. And you don't have to be a senior citizen to access them! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how.
An AARP Money Map offers free tools, guidance to cut debt and expenses. And you don't have to be a senior citizen to access them! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us how.
Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
New Jersey man wins more than $3 million off three scratch-off tickets in single day
A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.
A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.
More than 11 million job openings leave some employers struggling to operate and grow
The government reports that a nationwide labor shortage continues with 11.3 million job openings posted across the country. It's all part of the topsy-turvy world created by the pandemic.
The government reports that a nationwide labor shortage continues with 11.3 million job openings posted across the country. It's all part of the topsy-turvy world created by the pandemic.
Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
Largest white diamond ever going to auction has potential $30M value
The 228.3-carat white diamond known as "The Rock" will be sold in Switzerland during Christie’s Luxury Week in May 2022.
The 228.3-carat white diamond known as "The Rock" will be sold in Switzerland during Christie’s Luxury Week in May 2022.
Houston businesswoman working to empower other women in male-dominated career field
For Women's History Month, FOX 26 is profiling strong ladies in Houston building bridges and creating opportunities for others. Meet Lisa Endicott, co-founder and president of Endicott Public Relations is to empower other women in the business world to be self-sufficient in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
For Women's History Month, FOX 26 is profiling strong ladies in Houston building bridges and creating opportunities for others. Meet Lisa Endicott, co-founder and president of Endicott Public Relations is to empower other women in the business world to be self-sufficient in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
$100,000 in grants available for women interested in career in automotive industry
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers like Mechanics and in STEM. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to apply.
$100,000 in grants are being offered to recruit more women into careers like Mechanics and in STEM. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to apply.