Rice University in Houston to offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200K
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually.
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.
These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.
People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.
Costco shoppers may be eligible for payout after email settlement. Here’s how to qualify
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Costco shoppers in this state could receive a payout from a major multi-million-dollar settlement. Here’s how to claim your money.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security August payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
A Maine jury awarded a woman millions of dollars after a routine surgery for a benign ovarian cyst ended with the accidental removal of her bladder.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.
Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston's success by the numbers
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success during a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnharts shares the success by the numbers
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success during a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnharts shares the success by the numbers
30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds
More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.
More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.
Texas extends deadline for flood-related SNAP replacement benefits
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding.
The federal government has granted a Texas request to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who were impacted by July flooding.
Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend
A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.
A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.
Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.
Air conditioning units are working overtime in Texas this week as a heatwave envelops the state.