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.

LA restaurants say they’re struggling to survive in 2026
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West Los Angeles restaurant owners say rising food costs, tariffs and regulations are making it harder to stay in business.

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.

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

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.

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices

President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade

President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.