IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Man who lost bitcoin hard drive worth millions offers to buy waste dump site
A man wants to buy a landfill in order to look for and retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive that he lost in 2013 and that is worth millions of dollars.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Hillsborough County tourism leaders celebrate record-breaking year
Hillsborough County tourism leaders celebrated another record-breaking year, updating the county's Tourist Development Council on recent hotel revenue numbers on Thursday.
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.
CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.
Sporting events expected to bring millions of dollars into Bay Area
Several major sporting events are coming to the Tampa Bay Area over the next few weeks, providing a boost to the area’s economy.
Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.
Trump imposes sweeping steel, aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump on Monday removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.
Trump orders Treasury to halt production of pennies
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Seattle police hunting for Luna Park Cafe egg thieves
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations
The U.S. economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in January, as the Federal Reserve remains in a holding pattern for interest rate cuts as it evaluates the labor market and inflation data.
US shoppers hit with new fees on their packages, up to $50
U.S. consumers have already been feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on products made in China.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders propose capping credit card interest rates at 10%
Trump's campaign pledged to cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list
China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed for 30 days amid border negotiations
President Donald Trump delayed planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security.
One woman's mission to promote black-owned business for nearly two decades: 'I know the hardship'
As we celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate a woman who turned her passion for community empowerment into groundbreaking initiatives.
Map: Drivers in these states pay less than the national average for car insurance
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s where rates are the cheapest, and which states still pay less than the national average.
Car insurance prices jumped most for these states in 2024
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.