Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
'We’re accruing an extra $1,600 a month': Philly nonprofit faces gas price surge
Rising gas prices due to the war in Iran are impacting nonprofits like MANNA, which provides medically-tailored meals to clients in need.
Rising gas prices due to the war in Iran are impacting nonprofits like MANNA, which provides medically-tailored meals to clients in need.
Inflation fears could push Fed to raise interest rates, key official says
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Where gas prices are the highest: A state-by-state breakdown of the average price of gas
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive up the fuel prices around the world. Here in the U.S., prices are well above average in many states across the country, with some regions seeing record highs.
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive up the fuel prices around the world. Here in the U.S., prices are well above average in many states across the country, with some regions seeing record highs.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
Gas prices near me: Tools to find the cheapest gas in your area
The average price for a gallon of regular passed $4 Tuesday for the first time since 2022. Here are some ways you can find the cheapest gas near you.
The average price for a gallon of regular passed $4 Tuesday for the first time since 2022. Here are some ways you can find the cheapest gas near you.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
PA House passes bill to raise minimum wage to $11 by 2027, $15 by 2029, bill heads to Senate
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2189 to raise the state's minimum wage, moving the bill to the Senate for consideration.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2189 to raise the state's minimum wage, moving the bill to the Senate for consideration.
Trump's approval rating hit new low amid Iran war, recent poll finds
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Fetterman breaks with party, casts key vote to advance DHS nominee
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman broke with Democrats Thursday, casting the key vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Gas prices hit two-year high in Philadelphia region amid Middle East war
Gas prices are rising sharply due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, reaching their highest levels in over two years and causing widespread frustration among drivers.
Gas prices are rising sharply due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, reaching their highest levels in over two years and causing widespread frustration among drivers.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Mortgage rates rise to highest level in over a month
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.
As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.