Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know

Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.

State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know

State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,

Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%

Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.

FedEx is first to sue Trump administration for tariff refund

FedEx is the first major company in the United States to sue for a refund following the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says

Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

H-E-B partners with Wienerschnitzel to launch frozen corn dogs in 250 Texas stores

H-E-B has become the exclusive Texas retailer for Wienerschnitzel’s frozen corn dogs, marking the iconic fast-food chain’s first-ever move into grocery stores across 250 locations.

Britney Spears sells music catalog

We don’t know how much Britney Spears sold her music catalog for, but some are calling it a “landmark” deal. Here’s what other iconic music catalogs have cashed in.

Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests

From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.