McDonald’s is doubling down on its “McValue” menu as the fast-food giant acknowledges that years of post-pandemic price hikes have left many Americans feeling priced out of a basic burger and fries. In an internal message to franchisees, the world’s largest burger chain announced a sweeping “McValue 2.0” initiative set…

Tax season is stressful enough, but avoidable mistakes can turn a routine filing into an expensive headache.  With Tax Day approaching, here are five common filing missteps that could mean a smaller refund, a bigger bill or delays getting your return processed.1. Choosing the wrong filing status Your filing status…

General Motors has issued a recall affecting more than 17,000 vehicles over a rear toe link fracture that increases the risk of a crash. The recall from General Motors applies to about 17,050 Buicks due to a rear toe link fracture that can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the…

Oil prices briefly spiked to more than $100 a barrel on Monday amid the ongoing war in Iran, before falling sharply, underscoring how initial fears of supply disruptions eased as contingency plans emerged. Before the outbreak of war with Iran, oil was trading in the range of $60 to $70 a…

Ford is recalling more than 83,000 vehicles in two separate actions due to issues that could increase the risk of a crash, federal regulators said. The first recall affects 35,772 model year 2025-2026 Explorer SUVs and the dynamic bending light feature, according to the notice filed with the National Highway…

As travelers across the country face increasingly long security lines, the political fight in Washington over funding for the Department of Homeland Security is spilling over into everyday travel.  TSA agents responsible for screening millions of passengers each day have been working without pay during the shutdown, raising concerns about…

High oil prices due to the Iran war are pushing gasoline prices higher and that could lead to grocery bills rising for American consumers. Oil prices surged in recent weeks after the outbreak of the Iran war, rising from the $60 to $70 a barrel range for most of February to…

Buying a home was once the bedrock of the American Dream, but for millions of families, that dream is being priced out of reach.  With the typical down payment more than doubling since 2019 to $30,400, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is moving to bypass “economy-crushing” inflation. His newly introduced American…

Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out. The iOS 26.4 beta 4 was released to developers on Monday, according to 9to5Mac, and is expected to be available to the public later this month.The new emojis were approved…

Oil giant ExxonMobil announced it intends to drop its New Jersey corporate registration and redomicile in Texas, citing the Lone Star State’s business-friendly legal environment and after years of shareholder and climate-related legal battles. The company on Tuesday said its board of directors unanimously recommended shareholders approve changing the company’s…