IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know

Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.

Easy DIY last minute Valentine's Day gifts on a budget
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Only two days left till Valentine's Day... You are probably short on time and don't want to spend the extra dollar for expedited shipping so consumer reporter Steve Noviello is ready to help. Here are some creative and thoughtful DIY gift ideas.

Mercedes recalls 7,300 electric SUVs over battery fire risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 electric SUVs in the U.S. over the risk of a battery fire. Here's what to know.

Valentine’s Day 2025: Consumers expected to spend billions

Americans are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, with jewelry, dining, and candy topping the list of most popular gifts, according to retail projections.

Recall: Potential manufacturing defect causes voluntary recall on select canned tuna sold at H-E-B

Tri-Union Seafoods announced on Tuesday a voluntary recall of select lots of canned tuna products due to a potential manufacturing defect that could compromise the integrity of the can seal.

Dallas homeowners fear dropping city's parking requirement will inundate neighborhood streets

Advocates say dropping the city's parking requirement for developers will create space for more affordable housing in the city. However, others are concerned that it will create chaos on neighborhood streets.

Here's what Europe could target for countermeasure tariffs

The European Union is preparing countermeasures in response to President Trump’s new steel and aluminum tariffs, with potential targets including American-made bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles.

Valentine's Day 2025 free food and deals

Celebrate Valentine's Day with these food deals from Cinnabon, Shake Shack, Subway and more.

Baby gates sold on Amazon recalled because of entrapment hazard: What to know

Baby gates sold exclusively on Amazon have been recalled over a potential entrapment risk for children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, Walmart recalled: What to know

Canned tuna products sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other grocery stores have been recalled over a design concern that could potentially cause botulism.

Court throws out car-buying transparency rule: What consumers should know

Experts explain why the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down a rule that they say could have help consumers save billions in the car buying process.

Craft breweries struggle as beer sales decline and costs rise

The U.S. craft beer industry is facing a downturn as more breweries shut down than open, with rising supply costs and shifting consumer habits driving closures.

Map: These states have the most, least smokers

36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.

Beware of unpaid toll text message scam

A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.

THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3

A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak takes a closer look at Senate Bill 3 and its potential impact.