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Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say these items could cost you more...
3 days ago


Raleigh Opens Application Window for Building Up-fit Grant Program
The Building Up-fit Grant is a matching reimbursement initiative that assists small business owners with interior improvements to...
3 days ago


Trump Extends TikTok Sell-By Deadline
President Trump has given TikTok yet another lifeline. The president granted the video app a 75-day extension, allowing the China-
3 days ago

Liquid Eggs Recall Over Bleach Contamination
Breakfast eaters beware: Thousands of pounds of liquid egg substitutes from two popular brands have been recalled over contamination concern
5 days ago


IRS Extensions for Those in Disaster Areas
The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder Thursday that individuals and businesses in certain disaster-declared areas have until May 1.
5 days ago


Trump unveils sweeping 10% tariff and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations
President Trump has unveiled sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on goods from the world over, plus a 10% baseline tariff on U.S. imports from..
Apr 2

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Changing How Marketers Sell Everything
While apps like ChatGPT and Dall-E get most of the AI attention, AI is quietly changing how we buy and sell goods and services.
Mar 30


Why the color of St. Patrick’s Day Changed from Blue to Green
Historians don’t know much about St. Patrick. But they believe...
Mar 16


Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but can’t save another losing week
U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in months on Friday as Wall Street’s roller coaster suddenly shot back upward.
Mar 15


Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
Many universities have said that the hiring pauses are temporary, and will be evaluated when they have more information...
Mar 12


SBA Launches Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to Boost U.S. Industry
The initiative aligns with the administration’s broader agenda to restore American economic dominance...
Mar 10

Dairy Farmers in Wisconsin See Federal Funding Unfrozen
Fritsch owns what she and her daughter call Two Guernsey Girls Creamery. It's licensed as a micro-dairy, only 13 cows, and ...
Mar 8

Layoffs for Sesame Street?
The layoffs come about two months after Max said it would stop distributing Sesame Street episodes after 2025...
Mar 5


Consumer Confidence Falls The Most Since 2021
This increase likely reflected a mix of factors, including sticky inflation but also the recent jump in prices of...
Feb 26


How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
Many everyday grocery items sold in steel and aluminum cans could be in store for a hike...
Feb 20

Retailers Start Limiting Egg Purchases
Major retailers across the country have begun limiting the number of cartons of eggs shoppers can buy...
Feb 17


Gas Prices Climb
Gas prices in the US are rising as refineries begin their seasonal switch to ...
Feb 16


12 Tips for Navigating Tariffs: A Guide for Main Street Businesses
The US government is currently engaged in ongoing negotiations around international tariffs, with a 10% tariff placed on products...
Feb 15


No More Pennies?
Trump announces he has instructed the secretary of the U.S. Treasury to stop making pennies...
Feb 10

Super Bowl has a super impact on local economies
This year spending is predicted to exceed $18 billion nationwide. What is the impact for your local economy...
Feb 8
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