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Household debt crisis looms as consumers struggle with ‘unmanageable debt,’ report says
A survey by Experian found many consumers are struggling with unimaginable debt, “meaning they have debts that they can’t afford to repay or that are so large that it’s preventing them from paying for ...
Take our survey: Help KXAN understand how journalists should disclose use of AI
KXAN is one of 10 newsrooms selected to test AI disclosures as part of a partnership with Trusting News, an organization that works to “inspire and empower journalists to evolve their practices in ...
Suspect in arson attacks at Tesla showroom, New Mexico GOP headquarters facing 40 years in prison
Federal charges have been filed against New Mexico man Jamison Wagner, 40, in connection to the arson attacks at the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) ...
Colorado Democrat Yadira Caraveo launches bid for seat she narrowly lost
Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) announced on Tuesday that she’s running for her old House seat in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, which she narrowly lost last cycle to Rep. Gabe Evans ...
Jet-Puffed’s $2 Easter dye kit is here because eggs are totally unaffordable
As egg prices keep rising week after week, it’s no surprise that some shoppers are choosing to opt out of the Easter egg tradition.
Austin’s housing market: How quickly are homes selling, and for how much?
At KXAN, we’re keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market.
Federal judge drops contempt case against ICE agent over arrest outside Boston courthouse
A federal judge has dismissed a contempt case against an agent for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement whose arrest of a man during his trial sparked criticism among the law ...
Southbound I-35 exit at Oltorf Street closed for construction
The Texas Department of Transportation has closed the southbound Interstate 35 exit for Oltorf Street and Woodland Avenue (Exit 232) until late 2025 and possibly through early 2026.
Cargo ship was ignited by a Jeep dripping ‘fireballs’ while pushing vehicles on board, NTSB finds
A deadly fire aboard a cargo ship being loaded with used cars at Port Newark in July 2023 was ignited by a Jeep that dripped “flaming fireballs” as it strained beyond its capacity to push vehicles ...
Rory McIlroy has the Masters and a Grand Slam. That gives him freedom to chase more
The Mount Rushmore of golf now has six faces carved into granite, and for that Rory McIlroy should feel as though he achieved the highest pinnacle in golf. But there is so much ...
PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien among top prospects
The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, the league announced on Tuesday, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections ...
Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts, aid official says
Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts, an aid agency official said Tuesday. The warning follows the cancellation of foreign aid contracts by President Donald Trump’s administration, ...