Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
US inflation may have increased in October: Here's what's rising in price, and what's leveling off
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Best and worst college towns in 2025, according to WalletHub ranking
A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.
A city was ranked based on size, as well as the cost of living, how many students there were living there and the job availability, among many other factors.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
Harris vs. Trump: New poll shows voter shift on who's better for economy
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that voters are divided on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump would handle key economic issues better, including taxes, jobs, and the cost of living.
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that voters are divided on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump would handle key economic issues better, including taxes, jobs, and the cost of living.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
PepsiCo adding more chips to bags following 'shrinkflation' complaints
Pepsi is boosting the volume for some chip products, including Tostitos and Doritos brands.
Pepsi is boosting the volume for some chip products, including Tostitos and Doritos brands.
A closer look at how Trump's economic plan could impact inflation
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Nearly a third of voters say housing affordability may affect their presidential pick, survey finds
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
A recent survey shows that some voters may feel inclined to select the next president based on who they believe is best equipped to improve the nation’s housing issue.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Which issue will most influence voters' choice in November? New poll reveals answer
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
Map: States where mortgage rates increased the most this year
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
No, the port strike did not cause a toilet paper shortage
Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.
Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.