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How Food Pantries Nourish Families Like Veronica’s—And Even Their Pets!

How Food Pantries Nourish Families Like Veronica’s—And Even Their Pets!

Veronica visits the Eastmont Community Center for food assistance. Like many in Los Angeles County, her family struggles with rising ... Read more

Energy Prices Soar: US Wholesale Prices Jump 4% Last Month Amid Iran Conflict

Energy Prices Soar: US Wholesale Prices Jump 4% Last Month Amid Iran Conflict

Wholesale prices in the U.S. jumped last month, driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, which pushed energy costs upward. ... Read more

Stocks Bounce Back as Wall Street Faces Volatility Again; US Oil Prices Surpass 0 a Barrel

Stocks Bounce Back as Wall Street Faces Volatility Again; US Oil Prices Surpass $110 a Barrel

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks had a rough start but bounced back somewhat after two days of good gains. The ... Read more

Global Stock Market Slump: Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions in Iran

Global Stock Market Slump: Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions in Iran

Asian shares saw a decline on Monday. Investors are still worried about skyrocketing oil prices and the rising tensions from ... Read more

Trump Shakes Up Cabinet Meeting on Iran and Inflation with Surprising Sharpie Joke

Trump Shakes Up Cabinet Meeting on Iran and Inflation with Surprising Sharpie Joke

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared an unusual story about his favorite pen—a custom Sharpie. While discussing urgent ... Read more

Why Apple Store Prices for SanDisk SSDs Just Skyrocketed: What You Need to Know

Why Apple Store Prices for SanDisk SSDs Just Skyrocketed: What You Need to Know

SanDisk external SSDs have been a go-to for many, especially with their handy keychain loops. They’re user-friendly and affordable, making ... Read more

Rising Inflation Sparks Growing Demand for Food Pantries in Wake County

Rising Inflation Sparks Growing Demand for Food Pantries in Wake County

The latest inflation report shows a 3.4% rise in wholesale prices, heavily impacting grocery costs. Vegetables have soared by 50%, ... Read more

How the Iran War’s Fertilizer Crisis Could Impact Republican Strongholds in Farm States Ahead of the Midterms

How the Iran War’s Fertilizer Crisis Could Impact Republican Strongholds in Farm States Ahead of the Midterms

Garrett Mauch is spreading manure on his family’s farm in Lamar, Colorado. The issues affecting farmers today stem largely from ... Read more

Understanding the Jones Act: Why Trump Suspended It for 60 Days Amid Iran Conflict

Understanding the Jones Act: Why Trump Suspended It for 60 Days Amid Iran Conflict

President Donald Trump has temporarily lifted a shipping law to make it easier to transport oil, gas, and other goods ... Read more

Asian Markets Dive as Oil Prices Surge Past 1 per Barrel and Wall Street Faces Decline

Asian Markets Dive as Oil Prices Surge Past $111 per Barrel and Wall Street Faces Decline

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are down as Wall Street struggles with rising oil prices. Crude oil has exceeded $110 ... Read more