Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Kemp signs $36.6B Georgia budget with $300M spending freeze
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.
Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
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.
Mother's Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
Mother's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the mothers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies.
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.
Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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.
USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.