The U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December, making 2025 the worst year for hiring since 2020, and the second worst since 2009 and the global financial crisis.

Withe the cost of heating our homes on the rise, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with practical ways to save, mistakes to avoid and how to find heating bill assistance programs.

President Trump’s plan to expand oil production in Venezuela could endanger oil field workers and offer little to the oil companies in return for their risk.

The second phase of Amazon’s massive $2.5 billion settlement is now underway and eligible customers who did not already receive a refund from the company can now file a claim. Amazon is accused of deceptive Prime membership enrollment practices with the FTC saying the retail giant made it easy to sign up for Prime but hard to cancel the membership.

Venezuela’s state oil company said it is negotiating with U.S. officials over an oil sale to the United States. But the deal does not appear to be finalized.

The new year has many people thinking about a fresh start and that sometimes includes a job change so LinkedIn editor-in-chief Dan Roth joins TODAY to share their Jobs on the Rise report, highlighting the fastest growing careers and job trends for 2026. He shares insight into AI roles and self-directed jobs, how to pivot careers if you’re looking for a change, and more!

Major pizza restaurant chains are facing new challenges to entice customers and now they’re offering deep discounts, new side options and celebrity endorsements to bring in consumers. The promotions come as a new report finds sales growth among pizza shops is lagging behind other fast food options. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.

Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected Paramount Skydance’s amended takeover offer, the latest in a series of rejections in David Ellison’s pursuit of the streaming and cable giant

For Hollywood productions, the “survive til ’25” mantra didn’t deliver as promised. But, now there’s hope for a comeback.

Cuba’s economy, already in a deep crisis, will likely spiral even further.