Judge extends federal student loan forgiveness block

A federal appeals court extended its block on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what that means for you.

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

Mortgage rates rise as Fed fights inflation: Freddie Mac

Rates for the 30-year mortgage increased again after a slight dip the week before following the Federal Reserve's recent announcement that it was raising rates again, according to Freddie Mac.

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

Local snow businesses welcome winter weather ahead

With the arrival of our most recent winter-like weather, crews at winter recreation businesses plan to start making snow and hope to open soon for the rest of the season.

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.

Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit

Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.

Minnesota shoppers look local this holiday season

This holiday season many shoppers are pinching pennies, but there's also a desire to get out and about instead of only browsing online.

Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks

“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.