Migration from big cities boosts housing prices in smaller markets
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are moving out of big cities, driving up housing prices in smaller markets like Boise.
Son’s murder sparks mother to open job centers to empower teens, combat crime
A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.
How the recent historic Fed interest hikes will impact your finances
Record-low mortgages below 3% are long gone. Credit card rates will likely rise.
Cooking oils see historic price hikes due to Ukraine war
The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Couple claims winning $473M Powerball ticket sold in Arizona, lottery officials say
A Gilbert couple in Arizona claimed millions after they purchased the winning $473 million ticket to the Powerball drawing a day before numbers were picked. The couple claimed permanent anonymity.
Georgia sets $1.5B in aid for electric vehicle maker Rivian
The state of Georgia and local governments will give Rivian Automotive $1.5 billion of incentives to build a 7,500-job, $5 billion electric vehicle plant east of Atlanta, according to documents the company and state signed Monday.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
Biden to take 'hard look' at student loan forgiveness
President Biden said he is considering forgiving some federal student debt, a step that would help him fulfill a campaign promise and provide relief to borrowers.
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Jack Link’s to hire 800 at $450M meat snack plant in Georgia
Georgia is welcoming Sasquatch, or at least the Wisconsin-based meat snack company that has adopted the furry creature as a mascot.
Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing
Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Lottery winner says ‘mistake’ led to $1 million prize
Josh Buster believes a mistake at a local convenience store made him a millionaire.
Powerball jackpot: No winners in $400 million drawing
There were no $400 million jackpot winners in the Saturday, April 23, Powerball drawing.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't
For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.