New book explores divides in Democratic Party during 2024 election cycle
‘Fight’ co-author Amie Parnes joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss new revelations about the 2024 presidential election in her book.
Markets
Iran's currency plummets amid Trump's 'maximum pressure' plan
International sanctions appear to have hit Iran's economy as the rial hits a record low, with over one million rial being traded for a single dollar.
Money
Gen Z outpaces older generations with earlier jump into investing: Report
Gen Z young adults are investing more at their age than any other age group did at the time, with one-third building portfolios at college age, according to the World Economic Forum.
Lifestyle
Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report
Olive Garden spent seven years as America's top fast casual chain, but a resurgence in Texas Roadhouse's popularity pushed the steakhouse chain ahead of its Italian-style competitor.
Real Estate
These Florida cities could see home prices fall
Florida's housing market has seen a drop in demand as home prices and insurance rates remain elevated. However, some markets might finally see some price pressures ease.
Best of Business
Dave Portnoy blasts self-checkout tip kiosks over gratuity guilt: ‘I don’t do it to be a nice guy’
Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy weighs in on the new tipping trend that has caused consumers to further squeeze their bank accounts.
Tech
Tech CEO details his company's role in catching alleged Vegas Tesla attacker
Flock Safety, which is empowering law enforcement across the country, garnered praise from Las Vegas authorities after it helped them arrest the alleged Tesla attacker.
Sports
College Basketball Crown gives teams an opportunity to extend their seasons
With the men’s Final Four just days away, the College Basketball Crown is now down from 16 teams to eight in this single-elimination tournament.
Small Business
Goodyear Blimp gets vintage makeover in honor of its 100th anniversary
In celebration of the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary, the company has announced that Wingfoot One is getting a vintage makeover inspired by its first-ever branded blimp.
Personal Finance
How to prepare your wallet as tariffs take effect
While there is uncertainty about how tariffs will affect consumers, there are still ways they can feel more prepared, according to a financial expert.
Luxury Properties
This $59 million home for sale in California features a shark tank
A modern home featuring a shark tank has gone up for sale with an eight-figure asking price in sunny Southern California.
Rich & Famous
'Octomom' Nadya Suleman spends between $4K-$5K per month on groceries for her 14 kids
Nadya "Octomom" Suleman revealed that she spends between $4,000 and $5,000 a month on groceries for her 14 kids. She said the amount would be doubled if she did not budget.
Gadgets
Roomba maker says 'substantial doubt' about future of company
iRobot, the firm behind the well-known Roomba vacuums, has issued a warning of “substantial doubt" about the future of the company.
Your Money
The Federal Reserve continues pause on interest rate cuts, expects two cuts later this year
The Fed didn’t cut interest rates in March, citing the stable economy and improving labor markets.
Future Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rings in 2025 with cryptic, concerning tweet about AI's future
OpenAI founder Sam Altman's first post of 2025 was a poem about technological singularity, raising concerns and questions about the future of AI and human civilization.
College
College Basketball Crown, a new postseason tournament, kicks off inaugural year in Las Vegas
College basketball programs that fell shy of the NCAA's March Madness tournament will now have the opportunity to compete in the postseason through the College Basketball Crown.
Personal Real Estate
Celebrity real estate agent gives reality check on housing: 'We are not going to see prices go down'
The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky weighs in on housing prices and says that they will not go down.
Retirement
Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA
Socking away money for retirement is something that’s top of mind for many people. Here's what to know about traditional and Roth IRAs.
Money in Politics
Americans see inflation rising again in the long term, key NY Fed survey shows
A New York Federal Reserve survey published on Monday found that many American consumers expect inflation to remain abnormally high in the coming years.
Business Leaders
DOGE arrives at Peace Corps HQ, signaling possible cuts on the horizon
DOGE, which is led by Elon Musk, arrived at U.S. Peace Corps headquarters, suggesting it could be the latest target of efforts to downsize the federal workforce.
Travel
These major US airlines have top frequent-flyer programs: study
Frequent flyer programs are staple among major U.S. carriers. Alaska Airlines's loyalty program notched the title of "best frequent flyer program" for 2025 in a WalletHub study.
US Markets
Tariff stock shock: Nasdaq hits bear market; S&P, Dow sink
U.S. stocks took it on the chin this week as President Trump's tariffs and the threat of retaliation spooked investors. But some see a silver lining.
Food & Drinks
Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report
Olive Garden spent seven years as America's top fast casual chain, but a resurgence in Texas Roadhouse's popularity pushed the steakhouse chain ahead of its Italian-style competitor.
NFL
Super Bowl LIX battle: Chiefs and Eagles are both valued in the billions
When the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles hit the field Sunday for Super Bowl LIX, it will be a matchup of two multi-billion-dollar NFL teams.
AI
OpenAI closes $40 billion in funding; now worth more than McDonald's, Chevron
OpenAI on Monday revealed it is getting up to $40 billion in new funding. The new funds arose out of a fundraising round for the AI company in which SoftBank Group is serving as the lead investor.
Elections
Salesforce CEO defends supporting Trump: 'We are turning the page'
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about his support for President-elect Donald Trump before and after the 2024 election.
Oil
US Oil & Gas Association president ready to buy a Tesla to show 'solidarity with the innovators and builders'
The president of the U.S. Oil & Gas Association on Monday said he may purchase a Tesla electric vehicle to show solidarity with the "innovators and builders."
Arts
Various kids jewelry-making kits recalled for violation of Hazardous Substances Act, more than 224K impacted
LaRose Industries is recalling 224,100 Cra-Z-Art Gemex/Gel2Gem jewelry-making kits because the resin included in the kit contains a prohibited amount of an acrylate known as "HEMA."
