Economy

Mississippi currently boasts the lowest gas prices in the United States, with an average of $2.680 per gallon, well below the national average of $3.069 as of January 14, 2024.  However, don't let this statewide average fool you, as…

Mayor Eric Adams has reversed his decision to cut critical city services, citing better-than-expected revenue projections and reduced costs related to the migrant crisis.  This about-face brings relief to New Yorkers, who can now…

E-commerce giant Amazon is set to lay off hundreds of employees across its subsidiaries, including more than 500 at Twitch, a third of the streaming platform's workforce.  The job cuts also extend to Prime Video and film studio MGM,…

In a significant move for employment rights, Washington state has enacted Senate Bill 5123, which prohibits discrimination based on off-duty cannabis use for job applicants.  The legislation, signed into law by Democratic Governor Jay…

Renowned investor and CEO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, has voiced her belief that the recent deceleration in the electric vehicle (EV) sector by legacy automakers General Motors (GM) and Ford will prove to be a strategic misstep, ultimately…

As we step into 2024, the US economy stands at a crossroads, displaying a blend of resilience and vulnerability.  The journey from dire predictions of a recession in 2023 to the current state of cautious optimism has been marked by…

US motorists can anticipate a drop in gas prices throughout 2024, according to a forecast by GasBuddy, a fuel savings site.  The national average for unleaded gas is predicted to decrease to $3.38 per gallon in the lead-up to the 2024…

The Rio Grande serves as a stark backdrop to the complexities of the ongoing migration crisis, symbolized by a migrant tent camp near the border.  Recent events, including the temporary closure of key border rail crossings by the United…