Economy
Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown
WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday that they said would end the shutdown of the...
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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory
The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering...
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Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook
Stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the Dow gained 1,125...
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Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022
The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022, as the cost...
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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.
Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say...
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U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month
Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi...
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Trump says his ‘preference’ would be to ‘take the oil in Iran’
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would like to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing the...
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A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story...
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God and bitcoin: Why some Christians are going all in on cryptocurrency
Todd and Janet Gatewood launched their Nashville-based radio show “God, Freedom and Bitcoin” in January, blending their passion for cryptocurrency...
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House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call ‘dead on arrival’ in the Senate
WASHINGTON — House Republicans voted Friday evening to pass a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security that...
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