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.

Former pro baseball player charged in illegal sports betting ring involving former, current pro athletes

Wayne Nix, a former Minor League Baseball player, is one of several people expected to plead guilty into running an illegal sports betting website that took bets from former pro athletes, coaches, and broadcasters according to officials.

Gas Prices: Tapping reserves in hopes of easing pain at the pumps
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President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve.

Gas prices in Southern California drop sharply

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped 1.2 cents to $6.057 Wednesday after dropping by one-tenth of a cent two of the previous three days following a 32- day streak of increases totaling $1.283.

US, European Union announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy

The White House is billing the partnership as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

MacKenzie Scott donates $436 million to Habitat for Humanity

MacKenzie Scott continues to pay it forward through her philanthropy with a massive $436 million donation to Habitat for Humanity. Over the past couple of years, Scott has donated millions of dollars to organizations across the country.

Instacart announces 'fuel surcharge' amid gas price increase

Instacart is the latest app-based delivery service instituting a fuel surcharge due to an increase in gas prices.

Experts expect grocery prices to go up by additional 6% this year

Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman

A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.

$400 gas rebate proposal
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California Democrats on Thursday will unveil a plan that would give Californians a $400 gas rebate.