Early voting surges as Election Day arrives Early voting breaks records as the White House race tightens 04:29 Because Election Day isn't a U.S. holiday, many American adults are at work on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November, the day designated for federal, state and local general elections. But 28 states and several

By Stephanie Armour November 4, 2024 / 10:39 AM EST / KFF Health News How to choose the right benefits for 2025 What you need to know about open enrollment for 2025 benefits 03:55 On the campaign trail, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are eager to portray themselves as guardians

NYC Marathon runner competing with a purpose NYC Marathon runner competing with a purpose 04:51 New York City marathon winners in the men's and women's divisions will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the 26.2-mile race on Sunday.  First-place male and female runners in the "Open Division," which comprises professional and invited

November 2, 2024 / 1:13 PM EDT / AP TGI Fridays closing 36 "underperforming" restaurants across U.S. TGI Fridays closing 36 "underperforming" restaurants across U.S. 00:24 Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to "ensure the long-term viability" of the casual dining brand after closing many of

Kratom products draw criticism from health experts Kratom products continue to draw criticism from health experts 03:05 When Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, decided to stop drinking in June 2022, she turned to a kratom beverage advertised as an alcohol alternative. Within a year and a half, Adeoye said she was

November 2, 2024 / 9:53 AM EDT / AP How wealthiest Americans pay little in taxes How the 25 wealthiest Americans can pay little to no federal income taxes 07:33  Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America

November 1, 2024 / 12:52 PM EDT / AP Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. But in a conference call with investors Thursday, the company said those closures will be offset by new restaurant openings. Wendy's

November 1, 2024 / 12:33 PM EDT / AP What's the cost of withdrawing early from your 401(k)? What's the cost of withdrawing early from your 401(k)? 02:56 The IRS on Friday announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 — to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024.

Economy grows 2.8% in latest GDP report The economy grew 2.8% last quarter. Here's how that impacts you 02:14 U.S. payrolls slumped sharply in October, weighed down by people not working as a result of two hurricanes and major labor disputes.  The U.S. added just 12,000 in October, well below economists' estimate of 100,000, marking

The rise of crypto voters A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election 03:02 For the first time ever, cryptocurrency could play a role in choosing the next U.S. president . As digital currencies have become more mainstream, crypto investors are emerging as a key new voting bloc. Anywhere from 7% to 21% of