Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Voters to decide on Orange County transit sales tax in November
The decision will now be up to Orange County voters if they'll have to pay a new one cent sales tax to fund public transit projects.
The decision will now be up to Orange County voters if they'll have to pay a new one cent sales tax to fund public transit projects.
Fuel prices: How they impact the 2022 boating season
Over the past two years, demand for boat slips has 'gone up considerably.'
Over the past two years, demand for boat slips has 'gone up considerably.'
Inflation woes: These price increases are hitting Americans the hardest
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
Baby formula shortage: Stores limit sales as major brands sell out nationwide
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Pennsylvania man arrested, charged after slapping Biden 'I Did That' stickers on gas pumps
The stickers blaming Biden for skyrocketing gas prices have popped up at gas pumps nationwide.
The stickers blaming Biden for skyrocketing gas prices have popped up at gas pumps nationwide.
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Google heads back to the office, but employees have a say in maintaining hybrid schedule
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.