Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them? 

Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem

Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.

Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal

Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees

Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

GameStop shutters more stores as retail apocalypse continues

GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.

Trump wants credit card interest capped

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

Fort Worth proposes zoning changes to limit stores
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Fort Worth leaders are proposing zoning changes to limit clusters of liquor stores, payday lenders, and smoke shops. The plan would double spacing requirements to 1,000 feet, with stricter buffers near schools and parks.

Salad and Go closing all Texas and Oklahoma stores as headquarters returns to Arizona

The salad chain Salad and Go confirmed it's closing all its stores in Texas and Oklahoma, while the company looks to move its headquarters from Coppell back to the franchise’s home state of Arizona.

Suspect wanted after deadly gunfire at tattoo shop
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The owner of Legendary Ink in Dallas was killed after an exchange of gunfire with an armed suspect Tuesday night.

Abbott blames Dallas leaders for AT&T’s move to Plano

Gov. Greg Abbott is placing blame on Dallas leaders for how the police department is run and AT&T’s move to Plano.

H-E-B to build a new store in Carrollton

The city of Carrollton is getting its first H-E-B grocery store. Here's what we know about it.

Waxahachie rallies behind Blind Pig Butchery after fire
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The Waxahachie community is supporting a small business after a fire destroyed its historic building. FOX 4 talked to the owner of Blind Pig Butchery, who says there were so many people stopping by to see what happened and how they could help after this historic building caught fire.

AT&T moves headquarters from Dallas to Plano
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AT&T announced it will move its global headquarters away from its tower building in Downtown Dallas to a more horizontal campus in Plano.