Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.
Trump's budget proposal cuts Medicaid
Massive cuts to Medicaid are part of President Trump's "beautiful" budget bill after months of denials. Also, inflation is expected to be on the rise after a small drop in March and Republicans propose national school vouchers.
Massive cuts to Medicaid are part of President Trump's "beautiful" budget bill after months of denials. Also, inflation is expected to be on the rise after a small drop in March and Republicans propose national school vouchers.
April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.
Social media food videos about 'recession recipes' are going viral
Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.
Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.
Points Path helps save money on booking flights
Points Path is a free app that can help travelers save money by comparing whether it's better to use airline points or cash to book flights. Founder Julian Kheel shares tips to save on summer travel!
Points Path is a free app that can help travelers save money by comparing whether it's better to use airline points or cash to book flights. Founder Julian Kheel shares tips to save on summer travel!
Kezo app helps save money on groceries
Kezo, a new, free app, created right here in Houston, can help you save money on groceries by using A.I. to suggest recipes you can make with those foods. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how the app works.
Kezo, a new, free app, created right here in Houston, can help you save money on groceries by using A.I. to suggest recipes you can make with those foods. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how the app works.
Kezo app can help create international meals
The Kezo app can be a major asset in the kitchen and read several foreign languages so you could come up with new ideas for cooking, including making international meals. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with one of the co-creators of the app.
The Kezo app can be a major asset in the kitchen and read several foreign languages so you could come up with new ideas for cooking, including making international meals. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with one of the co-creators of the app.
United States, China agree to trade deal pause
The United States and China cut tariffs by more than 100% and agree to 90-day trade deal pause. Also, President Trump will sign an executive order to lower prescriptions.
The United States and China cut tariffs by more than 100% and agree to 90-day trade deal pause. Also, President Trump will sign an executive order to lower prescriptions.
Auto dealers report brisk business before tariffs bring higher prices
While the specifics of what gets tariffed and what doesn't gets more complicated by the day, dealers say consumers are not waiting to find out.
While the specifics of what gets tariffed and what doesn't gets more complicated by the day, dealers say consumers are not waiting to find out.
Houston Police Officers' Union approves new contract with city
The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.
The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.
'MRI for cars' arrives in Houston-area
AI is changing up car repairs! The technology is able to diagnose any problems in just a matter of seconds. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how it all works right here in the Houston-area.
AI is changing up car repairs! The technology is able to diagnose any problems in just a matter of seconds. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how it all works right here in the Houston-area.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
Texas move to stop widow, widowers insurance penalty
The Texas legislature is close to passing a new law to stop widows and widowers from facing higher insurance premiums. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update.
The Texas legislature is close to passing a new law to stop widows and widowers from facing higher insurance premiums. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
Texas lawmakers agree on proposed property tax relief
Reports say the proposal would increase tax breaks for homeowners - including elderly Texans and those with disabilities - and businesses.
Reports say the proposal would increase tax breaks for homeowners - including elderly Texans and those with disabilities - and businesses.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Americans seeing quicker, higher tax returns from IRS in 2025
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
ED resumes collection on defaulted student loans
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.