Beware of Amazon QR Code scams
A Houston woman wants to warn you after receiving a suspicious letter that looked like it was from Amazon. She spotted some big red flags. FOX 26 Houston's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us with Smart Sense on what you need to watch out for.
A Houston woman wants to warn you after receiving a suspicious letter that looked like it was from Amazon. She spotted some big red flags. FOX 26 Houston's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us with Smart Sense on what you need to watch out for.
Wells Fargo returns $40K to Houston couple
Wells Fargo returns $40,000 to a Houston couple who had the money fraudulently transferred out of their contracting business account. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the couple in an exclusive interview.
Wells Fargo returns $40,000 to a Houston couple who had the money fraudulently transferred out of their contracting business account. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke with the couple in an exclusive interview.
D.C. Daily: EU retaliation tariffs against US
Here's a round up of D.C. Daily headlines for Wednesday, March 12, including the European Union announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., escalating tensions between the U.S. and Canada, the federal government at risk for a shutdown, and cuts made to the Department of Educations.
Here's a round up of D.C. Daily headlines for Wednesday, March 12, including the European Union announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., escalating tensions between the U.S. and Canada, the federal government at risk for a shutdown, and cuts made to the Department of Educations.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
‘Recession brunette’ hair trend grows amid rising financial concerns
More women are embracing their natural hair color, sparking a ‘recession brunette’ trend driven by financial concerns and a shift toward low-maintenance beauty.
More women are embracing their natural hair color, sparking a ‘recession brunette’ trend driven by financial concerns and a shift toward low-maintenance beauty.
Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
Southwest charging for bags, and other airline changes in recent months
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
D.C. Daily: Trump White House encouraging illegal immigrants to deport themselves
The administration has retooled a Customs and Border Protection app for migrants to report their plans to return to their home country.
The administration has retooled a Customs and Border Protection app for migrants to report their plans to return to their home country.
Tariffs update: Ontario raises electricity tax for US, China targets American farm products
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
Tesla stock hit hard as market drops
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
D.C Daily: Trump administration plans new travel ban
Let's take a look at your DC daily headlines for Monday, March the 10th.
Let's take a look at your DC daily headlines for Monday, March the 10th.
Trump won't rule out recession this year
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.
You need to make this much to be considered middle-class in Houston
A new study looked into how much a person in Houston needs to make in order to be considered middle-class. Here's what it found.
A new study looked into how much a person in Houston needs to make in order to be considered middle-class. Here's what it found.
Social Security changing course in going after overpayments
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
Jobs report shows solid gains but unemployment up slightly
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.