Honda announced a $15.7 billion writedown of its electric vehicle (EV) business last week as the company shifts its U.S. strategy to account for weak consumer demand for EVs. The second-largest automaker in Japan said Thursday that it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that…
Union leaders representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers in Atlanta called on lawmakers Monday to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, saying the stalemate has crippled its members financially as they continue to work without being paid. Aaron Barker, the president of AMG local 554, said the union’s…
The war in Iran is pushing oil and gas prices higher, and while the world economy faces a shock from energy prices, an analysis by Goldman Sachs finds that the conflict is unlikely to lead to a broader supply chain crisis like what occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Economists at…
More than 1,800 flights within, into or out of the United States had been canceled as of 7 a.m. ET Monday, as a massive weather system disrupted air travel across parts of the country, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. More than 1,200 additional delays involving U.S. flights were also reported,…
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The Internal Revenue Service has doled out millions of tax refunds amid the ongoing 2025 tax filing season. More than…
There’s good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January, rates hit 7.04%, the…
Annual inflation increased to 2.8% in February, an unexpected decline from 3.0% in January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
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Costco is facing a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit seeking refunds for customers over higher prices charged by the company due to the Trump administration’s tariffs that were subsequently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The lawsuit was filed by a Costco shopper in federal…
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Café L’Europe, one of the oldest buildings in St. Armands Circle, in Sarasota, Florida, has been flooded four times in the past 18 months. “That last one from Helene completely wiped out the restaurant. Every piece of equipment is ruined… It was gut-wrenching,” John Horne, CEO of Oysters Rock Hospitality,…
Lowe’s plans to provide millions in financial support to small businesses in North Carolina that were hit hard by Hurricane Helene, helping them recover during the holiday season after federal relief temporarily dried up. The $2.5 million fund will provide grants directly to small businesses in the state. It will…
The Prince George’s County council in the state of Maryland recently voted 10-0 in favor of enacting a measure limiting how densely convenience stores can be packed together in the area. Council Member Krystal Oriadha said in October that there is a problem with “overconcentration” of the stores.”They call themselves…
Florida oranges are harder to come by after recent hurricanes impacted production at farms across the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts the state’s citrus season, which runs from October to June on average, will be worse than last year.Florida is expected to produce 12 million 90-pound boxes of…
The anticipation of Donald Trump returning to the White House sparked a surge of optimism on Main Street, according to multiple post-election surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8 points to 101.7 in November, with the election results indicating a significant shift…
America’s small business owners are feeling better about the economy than they have in six years, in anticipation of President-elect Trump returning to the White House. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 3.4 points to 105.1 in December, the highest reading since October…
As consumers around the U.S. have eased into 2025 with a month-long commitment to refrain from alcoholic beverages, some are contemplating keeping a lack of spirits alive in February and beyond. Among some of the most popular alcohol-free beverages are virgin mojitos and piña coladas, booze-less seltzers and zero-proof canned…
A Long Island-based liquor brand drew inspiration from a 1975 crime-ridden New York City to introduce consumers to a dark and gritty yet refined product that was unique among spirits. In a propaganda campaign, plainclothes New York law enforcement officers approached tourists with pamphlets titled “Welcome to Fear City: A…
DENVER – For the first time, more craft beer breweries are shutting down than opening up. Breweries and taprooms are dealing with rising supply costs while demand for beer is slipping, according to the Brewers Association.Bart Watson is the president and chief executive officer of the Brewers Association. Watson said…
DENVER – Many small companies have started to find new and creative ways to save time and money using artificial intelligence. A survey from 2024 found 69% of small businesses are using AI, up from 56% in 2023, according to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. The Goldman Sachs program helps…
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