Debt ceiling talks stuck, sides 'far apart' as June 1 deadline nears
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is “not my fault" after he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.
DoorDash accused in lawsuit of charging iPhone users more for delivery
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Venmo for teens: Social payment app officially available for those 13 and up
Although many already use it, teens are now officially allowed to open a Venmo account with their parent's permission.
Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle, how the impasse could end
Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.
Taylor Swift ticket snafu leads Massachusetts dad to spend $21,000 for last-minute seats
Tickets for Swift’s Eras Tour have been notoriously hard to get.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
California veterans push for exemption on military retirement pay
A group of veterans and supporters are urging the California Assembly to take up a bill that would impact military retirement pay.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms hold firm as lowest rate | May 17, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 17, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Debt ceiling: Biden cuts short upcoming trip; McCarthy says deal possibly by end of week
The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1 if there is no agreement.
CVS to pay Contra Costa County for selling expired medication, baby formula
Drugstore chain and pharmacy CVS agreed to pay several California counties for selling expired medication and baby formula.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 16, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Fed's May interest rate hike could harm regional bank lending, mortgages, expert warns
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Self-checkout machines now ask for tips in latest squeeze on customers
Consumers are now requested to leave tips at self-checkout machines at some airports, bakeries, coffee shops and stadiums across the US
Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever, data shows
The average age of a passenger vehicle on U.S. roads hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
Today's mortgage rates begin to rise, but 15-year terms are still low | May 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 15, 2023, which are trending up from Friday.
Bay Area home values increase for first time in 9 months
Bay Area home values are back on the rise after a 9-month slump. Zillow reported the biggest jump in Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties.