Heating bills set to soar this winter as inflation hits energy prices
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else.
Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
60 international educators hired to fill teacher shortages in Polk County
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Polk County Schools hired 60 teachers from all over the world to help fill vacancies they couldn't otherwise. It's part of a teacher exchange program where educators are provided housing and employed under J-1 visas.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
Gas prices have jumped across the nation as oil prices reach a 7-year high, with the average price across the country now standing at about $3.25 a gallon.
Gas prices have jumped across the nation as oil prices reach a 7-year high, with the average price across the country now standing at about $3.25 a gallon.
Nobel prize for economics awarded to 3 in US for societal research
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
Holiday bookings for vacation rentals expected to eclipse pre-pandemic levels
Central Florida is one of the world's top tourist destinations and holiday bookings for this upcoming season are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to travel experts.
Central Florida is one of the world's top tourist destinations and holiday bookings for this upcoming season are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to travel experts.
Black Friday 2021 holiday shoppers could battle empty shelves, toy expert warns
The toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva.
The toy industry is being impacted by the shipping crisis in a big way, according to The Toy Insider editor-in-chief Marissa Silva.
Over 130 countries reach agreement on minimum corporate tax rate
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Pace of new Florida jobless claims remains steady
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,509 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended Oct. 2, down from a revised count of 7,713 for the week ending Sept. 25.
The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,509 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida during the week that ended Oct. 2, down from a revised count of 7,713 for the week ending Sept. 25.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
US considering releasing emergency oil reserves to lower gas prices, Granholm says
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.