Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates

The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.

Economist projects interest rates to surpass 2007 levels as inflation slows

Economists from Credit Union National Association (CUNA) predict that the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation could send interest rates soaring and also spur a recession as soon as next year.

Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the nation, report says

According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Georgetown is the fastest growing city or town of more than 50,000 people in the country.

Amazon tests package deliveries directly from shopping malls

Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.

Key inflation measure slowed in April for the first time since 2020

High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.

More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices

AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.

Twitter to pay $150M in data privacy settlement

Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.

Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour

It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.

Taxpayers can now track refunds for past two years

The IRS recently updated its “Where's My Refund?” online tool to introduce the new feature where taxpayers can select any of the three most recent tax years to check their refund status.

Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US

The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.

Travis County Parks offering up to $1,200 incentive for seasonal staff

Assignments range from staffing a fee booth, collecting gate receipts, distributing park permits, participating in park tours and programs, and assisting with the opening and closing of their assigned park.

House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'

A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.