Tips for spotting fake luxury items | Houston Live & Local
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The owner and the manager of a Houston jewelry shop were both arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez speaks to an expert on "Houston Live & Local" for advice on how to spot fake luxury items.

American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds

American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties. 

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.

Money-saving driving tips ahead of Memorial Day travel
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Gas prices aren't stopping road trips for Memorial Day weekend. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour turned to a travel expert who had other ways of saving a few bucks.

Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal

Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.

Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook

The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.

Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order

President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.

House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs

Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.

Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably

More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds. 

Texas investigates Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged KKK funding and donor fraud

Texas has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center following federal fraud charges alleging the nonprofit misled donors and funneled millions to the KKK and other extremist groups.

14 skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses
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Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.

How does unemployment work?

The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.

Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify

Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.

April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years

Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.

Ken Paxton blocks property tax hikes for 132 Texas cities

Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a formal warning to more than 130 Texas cities on Thursday, prohibiting them from raising property taxes after an investigation found the municipalities failed to meet state transparency and financial audit requirements.