Powerball expanding to the UK

Powerball jackpots are set to grow even faster to those eye-popping multi-billion dollar prizes. Players from the United Kingdom will soon be able to buy in as well.

FIFA adds even more expensive World Cup ticket groups. What we know

Ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has introduced even more expensive ticket categories, pushing prices for prime seats for matches to prominent levels.

Inflation 2026: Gas prices drove March numbers up to levels not seen in years

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.

April 15 tax deadline: Last-minute questions, what to know about extensions

The 2026 tax deadline is upon us. Taxpayers can request an extension three ways, but any taxes owed must still be paid by Wednesday, April 15, to avoid penalties.

Dollar General $8.5M settlement: Last day to file a claim

U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.

New tax breaks on tips, overtime - What to know

The Trump administration passed a new law that will allow millions of Americans to claim federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime for the first time. However, it is up to each state to decide to match the federal tax changes. Many states have already decided not to do so. 

Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections

President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.

2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]

For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.

Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge

The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Winning $78M lottery ticket bought in Texas will expire soon if not claimed

A jackpot-winning lottery ticket purchased in Texas is still waiting to be claimed — and if it's not, it'll be worthless in a matter of weeks. 

Texas energy leaders answer questions on data centers
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Texas could be the nation's leader in data centers by 2030, and that's forcing energy companies like ERCOT to reevaluate if the grid can handle that level of growth. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more on what Texas energy leaders said to Texas lawmakers at a hearing today.

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Texas has till 2027 to avoid owing feds $700M for SNAP errors

Texas has until the end of 2027 to fix the errors in SNAP payments within the state, or risk being held accountable for a percentage of the entire federal program. If Texas were to be fined for the current level of error, the state would owe more than $700 million. 

Lottery ticket sales soar - See how much players won in your state

They say "you gotta be in it to win it" – and, more and more, people are in it. The question then becomes where are they winning it. 

Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states

While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.