Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
These cities are spending the most on fast food
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
Major airlines adjust flight schedules as jet fuel prices surge
American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.
American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.
Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
What the latest Fed rate hike means for Chicago small businesses: Expert breakdown
Jay Aldebert from International Services breaks down how local business owners can navigate credit line changes, manage cash flow, and adjust expansion plans amidst inflation and tariffs.
Jay Aldebert from International Services breaks down how local business owners can navigate credit line changes, manage cash flow, and adjust expansion plans amidst inflation and tariffs.
What higher interest rates mean for consumers and prices
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
Economist Bree-Yon Williams explains how a Federal Reserve rate hike could affect inflation, fuel costs, borrowing and household budgets.
Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Trump: 'We should have the lowest interest rates anywhere in the world'
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.