CPI report: April inflation jumped at fastest rate in three years
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
Georgia gas prices fall as tax pause discussed by Trump
Drivers in Georgia are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline, while federal officials consider additional measures aimed at lowering fuel costs even further.
Drivers in Georgia are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline, while federal officials consider additional measures aimed at lowering fuel costs even further.
These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.
For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.
Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices
President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.
President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
April job cuts up nearly 40%: See which industries had the most layoffs
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Job cuts last month increased by 38%, according to a recent report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
DoorDash to spend $50M on gas relief as costs surge
DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.
DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.
Rising gas prices hurting lower income, DoorDash helping drivers
Georgia’s average gas price rose 5 cents overnight to $4.09 a gallon, according to AAA.
Georgia’s average gas price rose 5 cents overnight to $4.09 a gallon, according to AAA.
Georgia gas spikes again: 'These prices are ridiculous'
Georgia drivers are seeing a sharp rise in gas prices as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel costs.
Georgia drivers are seeing a sharp rise in gas prices as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel costs.
Gas hits $4.50 nationwide; nearing $4 in metro Atlanta
The increase comes as prices have risen in all 50 states, with some of the sharpest jumps happening over the past week.
The increase comes as prices have risen in all 50 states, with some of the sharpest jumps happening over the past week.
DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.
DeKalb County raises minimum wage to $19 per hour
DeKalb County has raised its minimum wage to $19 per hour for all employees, boosting the pay for about 1,400 workers to help them meet the rising cost of living.
DeKalb County has raised its minimum wage to $19 per hour for all employees, boosting the pay for about 1,400 workers to help them meet the rising cost of living.
US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.
Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II.
Georgia gas prices jump again as drivers feel the squeeze
Gas prices are rising again across Georgia, leaving drivers feeling the impact even as prices remain below the national average.
Gas prices are rising again across Georgia, leaving drivers feeling the impact even as prices remain below the national average.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Nearly half of Gen X workers are delaying retirement as rising costs, stagnant wages drain savings
For Gen X, a generation that should be in its "peak savings years," the prospect of retiring on time has shifted.
For Gen X, a generation that should be in its "peak savings years," the prospect of retiring on time has shifted.
Big jump at the pump: Gas prices surge again in Georgia
Gas prices are climbing again across Georgia, adding more pressure to drivers already dealing with higher costs at the pump.
Gas prices are climbing again across Georgia, adding more pressure to drivers already dealing with higher costs at the pump.