What is the 'Couch Economy' costing you?
I staying home and ordering good or bad for your wallet?
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kate Ashford and NerdWallet, as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · · 1 min read
I staying home and ordering good or bad for your wallet?

News
Testimony is expected to continue this morning on the third day of Shane James’ capital murder trial in downtown Austin, where prosecutors are seeking a convict...
CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local · Nov 2, 2026

safety
An investigation is underway after a private jet that left from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and was headed to the Bahamas, crashed in Florida....
FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News · Nov 2, 2026

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People often underestimate some expenses when planning for retirement. In conversations with older adults about their in-retirement finances, they’ve repeatedly mentioned the cost of dental care....
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

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Ground cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states just as holiday baking gets underway.
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

safety
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower. The U.S. Space Force predicts the Swift Observatory will come crashing down on or around Friday. Most of the 1 ½-ton telescope is expect...
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

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“I’ve been a Republican my entire life because I believed in conservative values, personal responsibility and doing what’s right."
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

safety
Thousands of space heaters are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of units catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission....
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

business
The recalled coffee makers were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart, and coffee and home goods stores from 1974 through October 2026.
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

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Today will feature warm and humid conditions ahead of a cold front that brings a low severe risk and cooler temperatures overnight. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · Nov 2, 2026

safety
All passengers on board were killed, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

safety
A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation's transportation secretary said. Video recorded by people insid...
KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News · Nov 2, 2026

safety
Federal investigators are searching for answers after a Learjet 60 that took off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport crashed Sunday afternoon......
CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local · Nov 2, 2026