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fromFast Company
6 days ago

Are EVs the solution for drivers dodging the war's spike on energy prices?

Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict than those who charge their cars. The national average for a gallon of regular gas this week was $3.57, up from $2.94 a month ago, according to AAA.
Cars
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This 'Money-Saving Perk' Sounds Too Good to Be True. It's a Scam, Right?

Cash-back rewards are funded by interchange fees that merchants pay, ultimately passed to consumers through higher prices or reduced business options.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 week ago

iPhone 17e review: The economical choice

Apple's iPhone 17e offers essential smartphone features at $599, positioning the company to capture price-conscious consumers in a challenging economic climate.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

We're Feeling Pretty Nostalgic For These 2016 McDonald's Prices Right About Now - Tasting Table

McDonald's prices have increased over 50% in a decade, with a Big Mac Extra Value Meal rising from under $8 in 2016 to $11.99 in 2024, driven by inflation and additional market factors beyond general price increases.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

$5 Gas And Tesla Windfall

Rising gas prices to $5 per gallon could cost Americans $2,000-$3,000 annually, driving increased interest in electric vehicles and potentially reshaping car-buying habits.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Food price surge putting pressure on family budgets

Food prices are rising at over twice the rate of general inflation, significantly impacting consumer spending on essential groceries.
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

America faces a summer of smaller raises - and fewer jobs

The labor market appears to be broadly in balance. Yes, unemployment remains low on a historical basis and the pace of jobs growth is still healthy.
US politics
Berlin food
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Eggs are finally getting cheaper as prices sink the most since 1984

Egg prices fell by 13% in April, the biggest monthly decline since 1984, yet remain high due to ongoing supply issues.
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