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.
Why Los Angeles restaurants say they’re struggling to survive in 2026
West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food costs, tariffs and regulations are making it harder to stay in business.
West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food costs, tariffs and regulations are making it harder to stay in business.
LA restaurants say they’re struggling to survive in 2026
West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food costs, tariffs and regulations are making it harder to stay in business.
West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food costs, tariffs and regulations are making it harder to stay in business.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
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.
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.
California 'Fans First' bill aims to cap skyrocketing concert ticket prices
Bay Area concert-goers report being priced out of major events as ticket costs reach "out of control" levels due to resellers. Assembly Member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is sponsoring AB 1720, which would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value.
Bay Area concert-goers report being priced out of major events as ticket costs reach "out of control" levels due to resellers. Assembly Member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is sponsoring AB 1720, which would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value.
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.
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.
These cities are where the jobs are for new graduates, study suggests
Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.
Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.
Trump gives EU a July 4 deadline to comply with trade deal
President Trump is threatening "much higher levels" of tariffs if the European Union does not implement new trade deal commitments before July 4.
President Trump is threatening "much higher levels" of tariffs if the European Union does not implement new trade deal commitments before July 4.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
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.
LA Mayoral debate: Bass, Pratt, Raman clash over wildfire failures, homelessness
Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman clashed in the first 2026 LA Mayoral debate over wildfire response, police staffing, and the Inside Safe program.
Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman clashed in the first 2026 LA Mayoral debate over wildfire response, police staffing, and the Inside Safe program.
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.
Elon Musk hit with $1.5M fine in Twitter disclosures settlement
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
Elon Musk will pay the massive fine to settle a long-running Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The deal resolves allegations that Musk delayed disclosing his initial stake in the company.
DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds
DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.
DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.