An Arizona woman died after her power was cut over a $51 debt. That forced utilities to change
Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51 debt. Years later, her story remains at the heart of efforts to prevent others in Arizona from having their power cut off, leaving them without life-saving air conditioning in temperatures that have topped 110° on every day this month.
Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51 debt. Years later, her story remains at the heart of efforts to prevent others in Arizona from having their power cut off, leaving them without life-saving air conditioning in temperatures that have topped 110° on every day this month.
Turn a bad job review into a positive experience
So, you got a bad job review. It happens. But what comes next is what makes the difference. Responding to your boss positively can turn the situation around.
So, you got a bad job review. It happens. But what comes next is what makes the difference. Responding to your boss positively can turn the situation around.
Tax hike could be on the way to pay for new Fulton County Jail
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has signaled it may raise property taxes to help pay for the construction of a new jail, by advertising a limit to how much they may be able to raise taxes this year.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has signaled it may raise property taxes to help pay for the construction of a new jail, by advertising a limit to how much they may be able to raise taxes this year.
Federal Reserve credits Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' for rise in hotel revenue
One U.S. city reported its highest growth in hotel bookings for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the singer's tour came to the area.
One U.S. city reported its highest growth in hotel bookings for the first time since the start of the pandemic when the singer's tour came to the area.
Wholesale used car prices dip to pre-pandemic levels, report finds
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.
Georgia government pocketing another $5B budget surplus
Georgia's budget surplus leaves lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp with more than $10 billion to spend, invest, or give back to taxpayers.
Georgia's budget surplus leaves lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp with more than $10 billion to spend, invest, or give back to taxpayers.
US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.
Millions to flock to Atlanta for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring excitement and an economic impact that will easily exceed a Super Bowl, according to convention officials.
The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring excitement and an economic impact that will easily exceed a Super Bowl, according to convention officials.
Fed may tighten financial rules after US bank failures, Powell says
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank exposed different vulnerabilities that the Fed will likely address through new regulations.
18 Georgia counties listed as natural disaster areas following peach freeze
A natural disaster declaration has been issued for 18 counties across Georgia so far. Those areas will receive much-needed loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help offset the significant damage on Georgia's peach crop from March's untimely freeze.
A natural disaster declaration has been issued for 18 counties across Georgia so far. Those areas will receive much-needed loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help offset the significant damage on Georgia's peach crop from March's untimely freeze.
States weigh charging by the mile as fuel taxes plummet
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
States have relied on gas taxes for more than a century to maintain the nation's roads
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Inflation cools sharply in May to 4%, lowest in 2 years
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Last month marked the slowest pace of inflation since March of 2021.
Egg prices are finally dropping after record highs
With the cost of eggs falling, here's what you can expect the next time you visit the grocery store.
With the cost of eggs falling, here's what you can expect the next time you visit the grocery store.
Know any airplane mechanics? Wave of retirements leave some US industries desperate
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
A surge of retirements, along with a slowdown in immigration that began during the pandemic, are the primary factors behind the labor shortages that continue to bedevil many employers.
Debt ceiling deal includes new work requirements for SNAP: How they work
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would modify the work requirements for food stamps and welfare.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Debt ceiling: Bill on its way to House floor after clearing key hurdle
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.
Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hunting for votes from fellow Republicans for the debt ceiling deal.