From marinas to Main Street: Rising gas prices squeeze Bay Area businesses
As fuel prices rise, the costs are forcing business owners around the Bay Area to make some tough decisions.
As fuel prices rise, the costs are forcing business owners around the Bay Area to make some tough decisions.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Plant City fertilizer company talks rising costs of nitrogen-based fertilizer, diesel fuel amid Iran conflict
The Iranian conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the price of fertilizer and diesel fuel.
The Iranian conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the price of fertilizer and diesel fuel.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Florida boosts fresh citrus marketing as growers recover from freeze losses
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Oracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisis
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.



















