Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Utility assistance available for households behind on power bills
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
A tsunami of utility shutoffs are expected across the country as millions of households have fallen behind of utility bills amid higher prices and the heatwave.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
OPEC, allies cutting world oil supplies as prices fall
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Steak prices decline on waning demand
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
FedEx Ground contractors demand inflation help to prevent delivery collapse: ‘Enormous financial stress’
Route Consultant founder reveals 100% of FedEx Ground drivers are contractors, not employees.
Route Consultant founder reveals 100% of FedEx Ground drivers are contractors, not employees.
Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Attention bargain shoppers: how would you like to save some money?
For National Thrift Shop Day we're highlighting area resale stores.
For National Thrift Shop Day we're highlighting area resale stores.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Median U.S. home price exceeds $400K for 1st time, report finds
Home prices are continuing to climb, based on newly released data from the National Association of Realtors. Here are some of the most expensive cities to live.
Home prices are continuing to climb, based on newly released data from the National Association of Realtors. Here are some of the most expensive cities to live.
Battle to come over $1.2 billion bond proposal by Harris County leaders
There’s a very big ask coming from Harris County leaders on the November Ballot, big as in more than a billion dollars.
There’s a very big ask coming from Harris County leaders on the November Ballot, big as in more than a billion dollars.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Tyson raises prices of chicken as demand shifts from expensive beef cuts
Tyson reportedly increased chicken prices by 20.1%.
Tyson reportedly increased chicken prices by 20.1%.
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Widely-known Houston restaurant: The Tasting Room shutting down after 20 years of service
Well-known for its extensive wine list, The Tasting Room announced it would be shutting its doors at its final location after the landlord notified employees their lease would not be renewed.
Well-known for its extensive wine list, The Tasting Room announced it would be shutting its doors at its final location after the landlord notified employees their lease would not be renewed.