Orange County Commission debates rent stabilization efforts, tenants' rights
Inside the Orange County Commission chambers, commissioners talked over the details of rent stabilization and tenants' rights. Outside, activists said it's time for a change.
Orange County exploring rent control options as prices soar
In 2020, the average rent price in the county was about $1,400. That spiked to nearly $1,700 in 2021 – which is a 25-percent increase.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rate hikes to be decided 'meeting by meeting'
Concerns are growing among some that the Federal Reserve may tighten credit so much that it may cause a potential recession.
Gas station that fired manager who sold gas for 69 cents declining GoFundMe money: report
The man who was fired for mistakenly selling gas at 69 cents a gallon in Rancho Cordova said the company is declining thousands of dollars raised to repay for the error.
Biden will call on Congress to pause gas tax for 3 months
The federal government currently charges 18 cents in taxes per gallon of gasoline.
Roommates? New option for affordable housing comes to Orlando
Rent in Central Florida continues to rise. A study done this month by Florida Atlantic University indicates it has gone up nearly 24% over a year in Orlando, with an average rent of $1,999.
Kellogg to split into 3 companies
Kellogg Company said the businesses have 'significant standalone potential.'
Native American woman being appointed US treasurer, a historic first
The first Native American is set to be nominated for U.S. treasurer, which oversees the U.S. Mint.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Ford CFO flags increase in car loan delinquencies
Average monthly car loan payments hit a record of $656 for new vehicles, $546 for used vehicles in May: Edmunds.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Apple employees at Maryland store vote to unionize
The Apple vote is the latest in a growing push across the U.S. in tech, retail and service industries to organize for greater workplace protection
Crypto crash: Bitcoin falls below $20,000 as selloff continues
It's the latest sign of turmoil in the cryptocurrency industry amid wider turbulence in financial markets.
Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis
Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.
Hot sauce, tampon shortages lead growing list of out-of-stock items
Consumers, already being pummeled by surging prices, now have to worry about product shortages.
100 million Americans carry medical debt with some owing more than $10K, poll finds
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Rough waters ahead for cruise industry as it grapples with staffing slump amid travel heating up
Major cruise stocks fell to an average of 48% this year
Average US mortgage rates hit 5.78%, highest level since 2008
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years with the Federal Reserve raising its key rate in a bid to tame inflation.
Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.