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Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Capital One Bank for misleading customers about their savings account interest rates.

Boar's Head faces scrutiny over unsanitary conditions described as "general filth," wrote an inspector about an Indiana plant.

The holiday season wasn't just merry–it was costly, with 1 in 10 consumers admitting that they went over their budget holiday shopping.

McDonald's is scaling back its CosMc's spin-off by closing three larger Texas locations.

Michael S. Barr, the Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision, will step down from his role effective February 28, 2025 while continuing as a governor

Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth dodged a question about using military force to take over Greenland during his confirmation hearing.

Starbucks has ended its open-door policy, which allowed anyone, not just a customer, to use its spaces without buying anything.

Eligible taxpayers could receive up to a maximum of $1,400 from the IRS.

The situation has become increasingly ironic, with users flocking to a Chinese app even as the U.S. government seeks to ban TikTok over concerns of data theft by China. Users are laughing at the paradox of trying to avoid one Chinese app by embracing another.

Chinese authorities are in talks to sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk as the app faces a looming ban. Musk's ties to President-elect Donald Trump could facilitate the deal.

Nine people have been charged in connection with looting in evacuation zones around huge fires burning in Los Angeles, the area's chief prosecutor said Monday.

The Village People -- the group behind "Y.M.C.A," a staple of Donald Trump's rallies -- said Monday they have accepted an invitation from the president-elect to perform at events connected to next week's inauguration.

A new survey ranks the best places to retire in the U.S., and New Jersey sits at the bottom of the list.

The Senate is scheduled to begin hearings on his nomination on Tuesday and could face questioning on his base naming stance.

SB Workers United claims workers were being required to work in areas where the air quality is unsafe.

The payment is to cover legal fees for a "frivolous lawsuit: he filed against the voting machine company.

The pay is low but inmates can earn reductions in the amount of time they have to serve on their sentences.

National Rubber Ducky Day is celebrated every Jan. 13.

The stock markets face several headwinds including inflation leading to a pause in rate cuts.

The drug maker's stock plunged more than 17% in pre-market trading after slashing its sales outlook.

The New Glenn rocket suffered from a "vehicle subsystem issue" shortly before it was due to be launched.

20 people have been arrested for looting during the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires.

A new IRS report highlights ongoing issues, including the agency's "unconscionable" delays in addressing identity theft cases.

By preparing an emergency go-bag for your pets and recognizing signs of distress, you can reduce risks and ensure their safety during and after a wildfire.

Despite wildfires raging in Los Angeles, a group of partygoers in South Carolina provoked controversy by setting off sky lanterns close to a natural preserve.

Jamie Dimon has nothing to prove in the corporate world, but he said in a Sunday interview that he still doesn't know who his JPMorgan CEO successor is and may "likely" be chairman of America's largest bank when he steps down from his CEO role.

Officials reported that by Sunday morning, at least 16 people had died due to the fires, and more than 12,000 structures had been destroyed.

The royal couple's nearly 19,000-square-foot mansion is located outside the current evacuation zones.