6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Illegal vehicle repossessions on the rise, government reports
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Kemp: $1.1 billion in Georgia tax refunds begins this week
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says special state income tax refunds will begin this week, although it could be early August before everyone who filed a return before the April deadline will get paid.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says special state income tax refunds will begin this week, although it could be early August before everyone who filed a return before the April deadline will get paid.
US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B from gamblers
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US casinos experienced best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.