Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
ACL 2021 brought in more money than it ever has to Austin, Mayor Adler says
In 2021, $345 million is how much the event brought into Austin. That money went into all aspects of the economy, especially the hospitality industry.
In 2021, $345 million is how much the event brought into Austin. That money went into all aspects of the economy, especially the hospitality industry.
New Braunfels holding lifeguard hiring event, offering $250 for hires
The on-the-spot hiring event for seasonal positions is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 14. The starting salary is $12-$17 per hour, plus there’s a $250 hiring bonus.
The on-the-spot hiring event for seasonal positions is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 14. The starting salary is $12-$17 per hour, plus there’s a $250 hiring bonus.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Some Austin restaurants forced to raise menu prices amid inflation
As the price of food continues to skyrocket, restaurant owners are having to raise their menu prices in order to continue making profit.
As the price of food continues to skyrocket, restaurant owners are having to raise their menu prices in order to continue making profit.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Postmaster General DeJoy says Americans should get used to 'uncomfortable' rate hikes
Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining.
Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.