McDonald's Is Using AI to Recommend Menu Prices at Nearly 14,000 Stores
McDonald's says its AI pricing system only recommends menu prices, but franchisees told Reuters they felt pressured to follow its suggestions.
Finance
Nearly 1 Million Americans Are Getting $500 Checks From Trump This Month
The Treasury began mailing $500 Obamacare refund checks to more than 950,000 Americans in 30 states. Here's who qualifies and why the payments are going out.
Your Tax Return May Soon Ask If You're a Citizen — Here's What That Means
A draft 2026 Form 1040 includes a citizenship and work-authorization question, while a new Schedule 3-A addresses federal public benefits.
SNAP Benefits Will Go Up October 1 — But the Same Law Cuts Who Qualifies
SNAP maximum benefits and income limits increase October 1, 2026, while expanded work requirements under the 2025 law affect eligibility.
Millions of Americans Are Filing for Social Security Early — and Losing Money
Nearly half of surveyed Americans plan to claim Social Security before full retirement age, despite permanently receiving a smaller monthly benefit.
CVS Agrees to $20.5 Million Settlement Over Website Data Sharing
CVS agreed to a $20.5 million privacy settlement, and eligible customers may receive up to $10 if they used CVS websites or its app.
TrendingFinance
Sep 28, 2026 6 min read$167.5 Million ATM Settlement: What You Need to Know Before Filing
Visa and Mastercard agreed to a $167.5 million ATM fee settlement, and eligible consumers can file claims through February 10, 2027.
TrendingFinance
Sep 27, 2026 5 min readDoorDash Admitted It Messed Up — and It's Going to Cost Them $131.5 Million
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers, with 264,000 Dashers eligible for payments.
TrendingFinance
Sep 24, 2026 4 min readWendy's Franchisee Behind 314 Restaurants Files for Bankruptcy
A major Wendy's franchisee operating 314 restaurants has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here's what Meritage says will happen to its locations and employees.