Consumer sentiment rose in March to the highest level in more than two years and expectations for inflation fell,…
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Fourth-quarter economic growth revised up to strong 3.4% rate
GDP growth in the fourth quarter was revised up by 0.2 percentage points to a 3.4%…
Rep. Andy Harris calls for the lifting of red tape to help rebuild Baltimore bridge
Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) said on Wednesday that the state of Maryland and the federal government…
Two bodies pulled from Baltimore bridge wreckage as officials warn of hazardous materials aboard ship
The bodies of two of the six missing construction workers were recovered from a red truck…
NYC drivers one step closer to paying $15 congestion tax after board approval
New York City drivers will likely soon pay a $15 congestion tax every day they enter…
Baltimore bridge collapse: Six missing victims presumed dead
Six people are presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed. At approximately…
Virginia port offers support as alternative for ship traffic affected by Baltimore bridge collapse
The Virginia Port Authority offered its port in Norfolk as an alternative for ships that were…
Dollar Tree raises price cap to $7 as wealthier shoppers roam aisles
Dollar Tree will raise its price cap to $7 as it experiences an influx of shoppers…
Visa and Mastercard reach massive swipe fees deal with merchants
After years of pressure, credit card giants Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a deal to…
America must lead on cryptocurrency
Across my career at the intersection of national security and our economy, I have witnessed firsthand…
California sees highest unemployment rates in the country
California now has the highest unemployment rate in the country, reaching 5.3%, according to data from…
GOP state officials call on IRS to terminate free tax-filing pilot program
Nearly two dozen state officials are calling for the Biden administration to terminate a new free…
New home sales fall as mortgage rates weigh down housing market
New home sales fell in February as the housing market felt the effects of higher mortgage rates, which have remained…
Nevada lawmakers taunt casino industry with push to abandon 159-year ban on statewide lotteries
Despite being known for its gaming industry and casinos, Nevada is one of five states without…
Bitcoin bulls anticipate major moves from coming ‘halving’ event
Investors are hopeful that a major event called the bitcoin “halving,” happening next month, could drive…
Existing home sales popped in February despite higher mortgage rates
Existing home sales increased last month for only the third time since May amid a tumultuous…
Pennsylvania launches Outdoor Business Alliance
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania has a newly created Office of Outdoor Recreation, and now the…
CBO projects massive debt reckoning despite some improvements
The Congressional Budget Office projects an explosive rise in federal debt, despite slight improvements in the…
Fed holds interest rates steady as hotter inflation reports push back timing of cut
The Federal Reserve held its interest rate target steady, in line with expectations that the timing…