Labor Day air travelers hit unexpected delays in Atlanta
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Summer is unofficially coming to an end with Labor Day, and that includes the summer travel season. Millions of Americans are spending Labor Day flying home after one last getaway, and some at the Atlanta Airport hit unexpected turbulence. FOX's Madison Scarpino has more.

Labor Day travel costs could hit record high
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Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies this Labor Day weekend, even as rising costs could threaten to squeeze the holiday budget.

More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys recalled over deadly water bead hazard

More than 15,000 children’s squishy toys have been recalled or flagged by federal regulators because they contain water beads that can expand if swallowed.

Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard

The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk

The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Thousands of magnetic wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards

About 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite.

New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps

Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.

First White House press briefing since July 23
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Vice President JD Vance holds the first White House press briefing in 42 days, touching on topics such as gas prices, the current war with Iran, data centers and the upcoming midterm elections.

VP Vance outlines potential gas prices timeline
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Referencing a statement by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, who said in July that Americans could see $3 gallons of gas again by Labor Day, Vice President JD Vance on Thursday outlined when prices might begin to come down – blaming Iran strikes in the Straight or Hormuz, despite President Trump’s repeated insistence that its military has been “obliterated.”

JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers

The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.

Venezuelan deal to increase oil reserves, Vance says
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Blaming the Biden administration for draining U.S. oil reserves to “juice gas prices for midterm elections,” Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that a new deal with Venezuela will add 65 billion barrels of oil reserves for the U.S.

St. Paul minimum wage rates for 2027 announced

St. Paul workers are getting a pay bump in 2027 — and the city is making clear it will hold employers accountable.