Mega Millions jackpot reaches $565 million
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot jumped to an estimated $565 million, making it the sixth-largest prize in the game's history. The jackpot has a cash prize of $293.6 million.
Airfare in early 2023 averaging higher than prior-year levels, expert says
Airfare prices are already higher in January 2023 compared with a year ago, new data shows. As spring nears, prices will be up even more compared with the prior year.
Santa Claus' side gig: How much money Saint Nick could bring home this season
Santa Claus is busier than ever this time of year, making stops at malls, homes and community events. Despite the sometimes long hours, paychecks can be rewarding.
Tipping at the counter: Are you being rude if you don't leave something extra?
Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann answers the question many are asking: Is a tip at the counter required? Swann explains the basis for making the decision whether to tip.
Here are the winning numbers for Friday's $510M Mega Millions jackpot
The estimated prize for Friday night would be the 11th largest jackpot in the history of the game
Holiday donations to food banks and toy drives dwindle due to inflation: 'People pull back'
Food banks and toy drives in the U.S. are in need of holiday donations as many struggle to keep up with rising demand while inflation takes a toll on organizations and families.
Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison says she and Sam Bankman-Fried misled FTX investors in court plea
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison said she knowingly FTX misled lenders.
How did Bankman-Fried secure $250M bail?
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried secured a $250 million bail against his parents' home in Palo Alto California as he awaits trial, likely more than a year away.
Brothers battling rare eye disease raise $1.5M with clothing brand to find cure for blindness
Brad and Bryan Manning are on a mission to sell the softest clothing and gifts in the world with their clothing brand and donate the proceeds to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
NYC Walgreens store keeping ice cream in chained freezer, locking up candy amid ongoing shoplifting frenzy
Photographs show a NYC Walgreens store has locked up its candy and ice cream, as a spokesperson called retail crime "one of the top challenges facing the industry today."
FTC orders Mastercard to stop blocking competitor debit payments
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Mastercard to cease business practices it claims are designed to bar vendors from routing payments through third parties.
IRS delays new tax-reporting rule on Venmo, PayPal payments over $600
A controversial new tax-reporting policy involving payments over $600 on e-commerce platforms like eBay and Etsy will be delayed by one year, the IRS said.
Mother of fentanyl crisis victim slams Biden admin as drugs pour into US: 'Hard to get people to listen'
Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths Founder Jacqui Berlinn discusses the open border and the impact it has had on the nation's drug crisis.
Biden admin is trying to ‘ignore’ the fact that drugs are ‘pouring’ through the border: Jacqui Berlinn
Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths founder Jacqui Berlinn discusses the nation’s ongoing fentanyl crisis and the impact it has had on her family on ‘Varney & Co.’
Market expert breaks down his top income strategy
Colliers Securities Chief Global Strategist Mark Grant provides professional analysis of some of the best market strategies as recession fears continue to loom on ‘Varney & Co.’
US is 'extremely dependent' on China for rare earth elements: Luisa Moreno
Defense Metals Corp President Luisa Moreno joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the U.S.' ability to produce rare earth minerals, its reliance on China, and the need for more elements to meet Biden's 2030 electric vehicle goals.
Bernie Madoff's lawyer says Sam Bankman-Fried should 'shut up'
Attorney Ira Lee Sorkin, who represented Bernie Madoff, advises Sam Bankman-Fried to "shut up" and "don't talk" following the fallen FTX founder's $250 million bail posting.
Republicans supporting Dems’ omnibus bill is ‘disappointing’: Rep. Warren Davidson
Financial Services Committee member Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, provides analysis of the Senate’s decision to pass a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Bitcoin bubble researcher sees short term price stability
Bitcoin is in a period of relative stability, trading above $16,000, though researchers say the coin's youth does not provide a lot of data to forecast price movements.
One-third of adults say their financial situation is worse than a year ago: AARP
Many Americans appeared to tighten their holiday shopping budgets amidst high inflation this year.



















