Talks resume between SoCal grocers, workers

The grocery workers' union voted last week to strike if no deal is reached.

Corn could be the answer to high gas prices

Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.

Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say

The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.

LA County residents: How to apply for $1,000 monthly income program

Angelenos can officially begin applying for Los Angeles County's guaranteed income program. The program will select 1,000 random applicants to receive $1,000 a month for 3 years, no strings attached.

SoFi CEO urges Biden to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt, restart payments

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto is calling on the Biden administration to resume federal student loan repayment and provide $10,000 in student debt relief for distressed borrowers.

Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets

Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.