Waymo autonomous taxis turns onto Post Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, ahead of expected storms in the area, according to a customer notification in the company’s driverless ride-hailing…
As a clinical psychologist, I often have to caution clients to examine the sparks that they feel for a new romantic prospect. You want to be excited about someone new and feel a deep connection to them. But many of us carry old wounds from our childhood, previous relationships, or formative experiences. If your past…
Ross Stores did something unusual in 2025: it kept opening more brick-and-mortar locations as others in the industry consolidated their real estate footprint. The company opened 90 new stores between its flagship Ross Dress for less and its dd’s Discount sister chain. Meanwhile, others such as Dollar General said earlier this year they would close…
Different types of leather are seen at the Rio of Mercedes cowboy boot factory, on July 31, 2025, in Mercedes, Texas. Ronaldo Schemidt | AFP | Getty Images Bootmaker Twisted X — known for its Western footwear — was thrown into chaos overnight when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports in April. The…
A worker clears debris from a flooded part of the 134 freeway, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river in Burbank, California, on Dec. 24, 2025. Jill Connelly | Reuters Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern California has begun to taper off, but another storm system was on the…
Powerball and Mega Millions numbers are displayed at a newsstand on December 23, 2025 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images A ticket sold in Arkansas scored a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw — one of the richest lottery prizes in U.S. history, landing just in time for Christmas….
An American Airlines plane above Hanwha signage at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the U.S. Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, according to a…
If you’re looking to trim your expenses responsibly in 2026, consider looking at your insurance policies. There are some types of insurance that most Americans can’t do without. After all, if you have a car, auto insurance is a legal requirement to drive in almost every U.S. state. And, having homeowners insurance can protect your…
Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images As the calendar winds down, there is still time for certain year-end tax moves — but investors need to act quickly, experts say. With the tax season fast approaching, these tactics could boost your refund or reduce taxes owed, depending on how much you’ve already paid. However, most…
Americans are more anxious about the holidays this year, according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Healthy Minds Poll. Forty-one percent of U.S. adults say they anticipate more stress related to the holidays this year than last year, compared to 28% in 2024 and 29% in 2023. They list numerous reasons including missing someone in their…
