A 'jobless boom' is shaping up to be the story of the 2026 economy
Can't find a job, but keep hearing that the economy is strong? That might be the economic story of 2026.
Business Insider Which states tax Social Security benefits? See the map and tax rates.
Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in 2026.
We spent a year abroad in France and enrolled our kids in a local school. Coming home was bittersweet.
Gemma Bonham-Carter says daily life in France was "blissfully different." They spent weekdays walking the kids to school, grabbing fresh bread, and working from a café.
I saw 34 movies in theaters this year, and I can't wait to do it again next year. Here's how the movies won Gen Z back.
I'm not the only movie theater freak out there: Gen Zers are bringing it back.
Tokyo Inflation Cools More Than Expected as BOJ Watches
Tokyo’s inflation cooled more than expected, as pressures from food and energy prices faded, but is unlikely to deter the Bank of Japan from further rate hikes.
Bloomberg Economics 
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford is breaking records for all the wrong reasons - 152 recalls in 2025 eclipses decade-old industry high. Quality issues plague millions of vehicles.
FOX Business 8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.
For the first time ever, more Americans will live in states with at least a $15 minimum wage than in those tied to the $7.25 federal rate.
Over 800,000 student-loan borrowers will enter the new year still waiting to get their cheaper payments and debt relief approved
A recent update from the Department of Education said that just 170 student-loan borrowers received income-driven repayment discharges in November.
Donald Trump is spending Christmas at Mar-a-Lago. Photos show his lavish holiday celebrations.
President Donald Trump spent the holiday playing golf, calling children and service members, and eating Christmas dinner in Mar-a-Lago's ballroom.
I cofounded my AI startup while on paternity leave. Here's how I balance work and being a dad.
Aaron Cannon thought up his startup, Outset, while on paternity leave. As his kid has grown up, so has the company.
'Bridgerton' is officially returning for season 4 in 2026 — here's everything we know so far
Season four of "Bridgerton," streaming on January 29, will center on Benedict Bridgerton's love story. Here's what we know so far.
Thousands of older Americans plan to unretire in 2026. A permanent retirement may be harder to achieve.
More older Americans are returning to work due to financial insecurity and rising costs, as surveys show retirees fear their savings won't last,
I explored an abandoned amusement park and found stunning art deco attractions and a thriving artists' hub
I visited Maryland's Glen Echo Park, where some attractions are frozen in time, while others have been turned into local art centers.
The 5-Step Framework to Ensure AI Actually Frees Your Time Instead of Creating More Work
AI can automate almost anything — but that doesn't mean it frees you. Here's how you can build true, hands-off systems.
Entrepreneur 
Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America
Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”
NYT Business My husband died unexpectedly 6 years ago. I'm so grateful for the many holiday photos and videos I have of him.
After her husband died weeks after Christmas, a woman reflects on their last holiday together and why capturing everyday moments now matters.