D.C. to give early educators $10,000 checks to supplement pay
Washington, D.C., to roll out largest-in-the-nation direct cash grant program for early-childhood educators.
Rents soared in many cities last year — and may keep rising
Americans increasingly find themselves squeezed by escalating rents, high homeownership costs and surging inflation.
Washington AG sues FBI-raided COVID-testing company
State prosecutors allege COVID test samples were stuffed in trash bags strewn across an office floor.
You likely know someone who has lost money in a social media scam
Social media platforms are a "gold mine" for investment, romance and other scams, according to the FTC.
Apple AirTags are being used to stalk people
The small devices, designed to track belongings, are being misused to keep tabs on unsuspecting individuals.
School wrongly gave scholarships to 58 students. Now it's making it right.
Central Michigan University is blaming a technical error for mistakenly telling the students they'd been awarded a full ride.
Many stores expect to offer free N95 masks this week
For most Americans, getting their hands on the higher quality masks will require some patience.
Labor shortage is biggest challenge for small businesses
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
Mom sues Meta and Snap after daughter's suicide
Tammy Rodriguez alleges her daughter's suicide stemmed from an "extreme addiction" to the social media apps.
How are private insurers supplying free COVID-19 tests?
Roughly half of the nation's largest private insurers require Americans to seek reimbursement for home tests.
How to avoid buying a fake home COVID-19 test
The FDA says criminals are posing as real sellers of home virus tests. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Omicron could force more restaurant closures
"Whether we reopen is completely contingent on whether we receive RRF funding," said one restaurant owner.
Insurers aren't ready to pay for Americans' home COVID tests
Insurers are scrambling to set up systems that reimburse Americans for rapid tests by Saturday deadline.
5 places where you can buy a home COVID-19 test today
With Omicron spreading, over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits are in short supply. But these sellers have them in stock.
How do I get reimbursed for rapid COVID tests?
Beginning January 15, most private insurers will cover the cost of eight rapid at-home COVID-19 tests per month.