Spirit Airlines faces liquidation risk as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Spirit Airlines is reportedly at risk of liquidation and a total business halt as the war in Iran causes jet fuel prices to surge, threatening its bankruptcy recovery.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly at risk of liquidation and a total business halt as the war in Iran causes jet fuel prices to surge, threatening its bankruptcy recovery.
Pepsi price cuts drive sales jump: What to know
PepsiCo’s decision to lower prices and cut artificial ingredients has paid off in the first quarter, boosting demand from shoppers.
PepsiCo’s decision to lower prices and cut artificial ingredients has paid off in the first quarter, boosting demand from shoppers.
Transatlantic budget airline scraps all LAX flights amid $200-a-barrel fuel crisis
Norse Atlantic Airways has canceled all LAX summer flights to London, Paris, and Rome due to soaring $200 per barrel jet fuel prices and global supply shortages.
Norse Atlantic Airways has canceled all LAX summer flights to London, Paris, and Rome due to soaring $200 per barrel jet fuel prices and global supply shortages.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
White House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managers
The White House released a study that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts economic growth.
The White House released a study that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts economic growth.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
New report reveals utilities plan $1.4 trillion in spending that may push higher bills for consumers
A massive surge in infrastructure spending by investor-owned utilities is sparking concerns over a looming financial burden for American households' utility bills, according to analysis in a new report.
A massive surge in infrastructure spending by investor-owned utilities is sparking concerns over a looming financial burden for American households' utility bills, according to analysis in a new report.
When it comes to rent, these are the cities most affordable for residents - See the list
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Another billion-dollar giant relocating out of California
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
KB Home announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027 to lower costs and improve efficiency.
LA County proposes $843M homelessness budget; outreach cut by half
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
Average new car prices near $50,000 as rate of increase accelerates
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
As anyone looking to buy a vehicle knows, purchasing a new car, truck, or SUV is getting more and more expensive, and a new report shows that the rate that prices are increasing is starting to speed up.
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2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
LA28 responds to backlash over $5,000 Olympic ticket prices
LA28 is responding to criticism over Olympic ticket affordability as high-demand events reach prices over $1,000, creating a barrier for average fans.
LA28 is responding to criticism over Olympic ticket affordability as high-demand events reach prices over $1,000, creating a barrier for average fans.
Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
Southern California gas prices: A county-by-county breakdown as LA tops $6
Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties reach multi-year highs as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.
Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties reach multi-year highs as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supplies.