US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
North Texas schools raising starting salaries, offering hiring bonuses to combat teacher shortage
Multiple local school districts are raising starting salaries for new teachers to $60,000 or higher. Many districts also started recruiting earlier in an effort to fill vacancies by the next school year.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Fuel prices: How they impact the 2022 boating season
Over the past two years, demand for boat slips has 'gone up considerably.'
Baby formula shortage: Stores limit sales as major brands sell out nationwide
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
Oil executives testify before Congress about 'controlling' gas prices
Oil executives testified before Congress Wednesday that oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate or control prices.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices.
Rising gas prices cutting into profits for North Texas entrepreneurs
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas nationally is $4.32. In Texas, it's $3.99. For drivers in the DFW area, gas is just above $4. Whether we see any real relief at the pump remains up in the air.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.