Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
Florida to receive $2.65 billion for transportation projects as part of infrastructure law
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
This is how much money you need to get divorced
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
22% of millennials have gone into debt from dating amid inflation, survey finds
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.
Financial losses due to Ian's powerful punch continue to mount
As the aftermath of Hurricane Ian continues to disrupt everyday life in parts of Florida where the storm wreaked havoc, data outlining financial and agricultural losses is trickling in.
As the aftermath of Hurricane Ian continues to disrupt everyday life in parts of Florida where the storm wreaked havoc, data outlining financial and agricultural losses is trickling in.
Head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls for US to freeze cooperation with Saudi government
The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for freezing all U.S. cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales.
The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for freezing all U.S. cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales.
3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
Florida gas prices on rise again due to OPEC decision: how much more you'll pay
Florida gas prices are on the rise, with the state average jumping 16 cents per gallon in less than a week, according to AAA – the largest weekly increase since June.
Florida gas prices are on the rise, with the state average jumping 16 cents per gallon in less than a week, according to AAA – the largest weekly increase since June.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $445M ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
If the jackpot is won, lottery officials said it would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
Orange County reopening rental assistance program: When you can apply
The program was first launched to help residents who had lost their jobs and/or had trouble paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The program was first launched to help residents who had lost their jobs and/or had trouble paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.