U.S. Gas and Diesel Prices Surge Amid Global Conflicts, No Relief Expected
Gasoline prices in the U.S. rose to a national average of $4.44 per gallon, while diesel hit record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions and…
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points due to inflation pressures from global energy costs, marking its highest level…
Calls for AI Slowdown Trigger Tech Stock Decline on Wall Street
Technology stocks fell sharply as AI executives urged caution in AI development, sparking investor concerns over the sustainability of spending in the sector
Diane von Furstenberg Reflects on Life and Legacy at 79
Fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg shares insights on her groundbreaking wrap dress, her evolving personal life, and her outlook as she approaches 80
Bombardier Faces U.S. Sales Threat Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Canadian jet maker Bombardier is threatened with a U.S. sales ban by former President Trump amid escalating tariffs and trade disputes between Canada and…
FTC Fines Humboldt Merchant Services $12 Million, Bans Risky Payment Processing
The FTC requires Humboldt Merchant Services to pay $12 million and prohibits it from handling payments for high-fraud-risk merchants amid allegations of knowingly facilitating…
Voicebox Launches Voice Feedback Platform to Transform Customer Interaction
Voicebox enables customers to submit feedback by recording voice notes via QR codes or NFC chips, streamlining and personalizing customer feedback for businesses and…
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion of U.S. Goods
Canada enacts retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on $20 billion of U.S. imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries
U.S. Gas and Diesel Prices Reach New Labor Day Records
Gasoline prices hit an unprecedented average of $4.14 per gallon on Labor Day 2026, while diesel topped $5.90, driven by geopolitical tensions and refinery…
U.S. Cities Leading in Worker Pay Increases Revealed
Worker pay grew 4.7% nationwide in August year-over-year, with some U.S. metropolitan areas experiencing substantially faster wage hikes driven by labor shortages and strong…