Is cheap gas bad for your car?
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
Musk, SpaceX moving to launch highly anticipated IPO
We are learning more this week after SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering. This comes as the company, spearheaded by Elon Musk, keeps pursuing the colonization of Mars and deploying space-based AI data centers. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Eva Ados, the COO and Chief Investment Strategist at ERShares, as the company is expected to become the first to go public with a market value of more than $1 trillion at the time of its IPO.
We are learning more this week after SpaceX submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering. This comes as the company, spearheaded by Elon Musk, keeps pursuing the colonization of Mars and deploying space-based AI data centers. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Eva Ados, the COO and Chief Investment Strategist at ERShares, as the company is expected to become the first to go public with a market value of more than $1 trillion at the time of its IPO.
Nvidia earnings surpass expectations amid AI chip boom
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Madison Alworth from Fox Business as chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results surpassed Wall Street analysts' expectations. They say this boom is largely due to massive demand for its high-end AI chips. On Wednesday the company said it earned $58.32 billion, or $2.39 per share, in the February-April period, up from $18.78 billion, or 76 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier. According to The Associated Press, revenue jumped 85% to $81.62 billion from $44.01 billion.
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Madison Alworth from Fox Business as chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results surpassed Wall Street analysts' expectations. They say this boom is largely due to massive demand for its high-end AI chips. On Wednesday the company said it earned $58.32 billion, or $2.39 per share, in the February-April period, up from $18.78 billion, or 76 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier. According to The Associated Press, revenue jumped 85% to $81.62 billion from $44.01 billion.
Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
Honda posts first-ever annual loss in nearly 70 years as electric vehicle bet backfires
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
Trump admin grilled over beef prices as costs rise
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
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.
Trump, Xi meet for last round of talks during summit
We are watching as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting this Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit in Beijing. According to early reports, the conversations between the world leaders focused on divisive issues such as the Iran war, trade, technology, and a stark warning about Taiwan. Trump and Xi are also having tea and lunch before Trump departs for the United States.
We are watching as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting this Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit in Beijing. According to early reports, the conversations between the world leaders focused on divisive issues such as the Iran war, trade, technology, and a stark warning about Taiwan. Trump and Xi are also having tea and lunch before Trump departs for the United States.
Trump makes historic visit to China for talks with Xi
We are learning more about the historical background behind President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing and his highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to a number of experts, Xi and Trump’s meeting is shaping Beijing's approach to the Iran conflict as China seeks to protect its energy supplies. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with presidential historian and author, James Robenalt, as we await the meeting between the two world leaders.
We are learning more about the historical background behind President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing and his highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to a number of experts, Xi and Trump’s meeting is shaping Beijing's approach to the Iran conflict as China seeks to protect its energy supplies. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with presidential historian and author, James Robenalt, as we await the meeting between the two world leaders.
Iran war major concern as Trump meets Xi in China
We are watching this week as President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a highly anticipated set of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi and Trump’s meeting is shaping Beijing's approach to the Iran conflict. This comes as Trump has recently pressured Beijing and other world leaders to use their military force to protect the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the upcoming talks with Scott Kennedy, a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
We are watching this week as President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a highly anticipated set of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi and Trump’s meeting is shaping Beijing's approach to the Iran conflict. This comes as Trump has recently pressured Beijing and other world leaders to use their military force to protect the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the upcoming talks with Scott Kennedy, a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).