Higher oil prices are about to hit more than just the gas pump
March 25, 2026
U.S. shoppers are being warned to prepare for rising costs, as a spike in global oil prices begins to ripple through everyday spending. Since the
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help
August 19, 2025
Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More
August 19, 2025
The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.
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Shapiro Admin Pushes for Housing Infrastructure Funds in Allegheny Visit
June 12, 2026
Governor Shapiro's visit to Allegheny County underscores the urgent need for infrastructure funding, aiming to boost housing projects and create 1,100 units.
Denver Art Museum Workers Ratify Historic Union Contract in Colorado
June 12, 2026
Denver Art Museum staff secured a historic union contract with DAMWU, achieving better pay and rights. This sets a precedent for cultural workers in Colorado.
The Cost of Staying Cool: How Inflation Is Putting Air Conditioning Out of Reach for Working Families
June 12, 2026
Summer used to mean heat, cookouts, and the steady hum of a window unit keeping the family cool. For millions of working Americans, that simple
Groceries Creeping Up, Gas Above $4, Airfares Soaring
June 12, 2026
If you've winced at your grocery bill lately, you're not alone — and new government data suggests the pressure on everyday Americans isn't letting up
For Many Teachers, One Paycheck No Longer Covers the Bills
June 12, 2026
More and more American households are doing the same uncomfortable math every week: $70 to fill the gas tank, $160 for just two bags of
Tomato Prices Surge: Inside America's Affordability Squeeze
June 12, 2026
Tomatoes show up on burgers, in salads, and on sandwiches across the country, but lately they have turned into something else: a reminder of how
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