LEGO raises prices, citing supply chain issues

Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.

US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high

U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.

Parks across Austin receive grants, awards from Austin Parks Foundation

A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.

Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.

Gas prices under $4 seen at multiple gas stations in Austin area

As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.

June job growth revealed amid recession fears

The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.

Mortgage rates plummet amid recession fears

Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.

Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds

Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery

Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.

California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment

California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.