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Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

Candy, clothing, and community: How the general store shaped retail

  • Daryl Austin Special to USA Today

Long before crowded shopping malls and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war

  • Lauren Owens Lambert and Leah Douglas Reuters

Fishermen around the world are spending more time at the dock this spring as soaring fuel costs compromise their narrow profit margins.

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

Homebuyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

  • PRASHANT GOPAL, EZRA FIESER and MICHAEL MACKENZIE Bloomberg News

The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing for a generation shows no signs of coming back.

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

  • Jessica Guynn USA Today

Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

Memorial Day scams are on the rise. Here are 7 tips for protecting yourself

  • Jan Diaz South Bend (Ind.) Tribune

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It is also a time when scammers take advantage of increased online activity and consumer spending.

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars 

High gas prices spur Americans to improvise, from bus rides to toy cars 

  • Helen Coster and Rich McKay Reuters

The soaring cost of gasoline is reshaping everyday decisions and inspiring creative workarounds in households across the country.

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

America 250 merch is out in full force as brands 'cash in' on nostalgia

  • Nicole Fallert USA Today

T-shirts, baseball caps, cutting boards and more: Companies leaned into the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a variety of merchandise.

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill — and counting

  • May 18, 2026

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion — and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

  • May 18, 2026

School districts from Yakima, Washington, to Waco, Texas, are tapping emergency funding reserves to keep buses running.

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

  • May 16, 2026

Saturday's statement marked China's first public characterization of the outcomes of trade talks held this past week in Beijing and Seoul.

Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

Trump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities

  • May 15, 2026

The president disclosed at least $220 million in financial transactions this year in the securities of major U.S. companies.

US flagmakers urge new Trump tariffs on Chinese-made banners

US flagmakers urge new Trump tariffs on Chinese-made banners

  • May 6, 2026

U.S. flagmakers say half the star-spangled banners sold in this country are made in China, so the manufacturers are urging the Trump administration to impose new tariffs on imports.

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

  • May 4, 2026

Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

  • May 4, 2026

Vulnerabilities include multiple access points, guests arriving at all hours, uneven screening and blurred lines around protected zones.

What's the latest on the Trump phone? What we know

What's the latest on the Trump phone? What we know

The phone was supposed to launch in August 2025 but has seen delays after the Trump Mobile company realized large-scale smartphone manufacturing would not be feasible in the U.S.

Millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Incentives supercharge cash flow and reduces borrowing costs for utilities, but leave ratepayers waiting for years to see a benefit.

Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

The Trump administration still has other avenues to implement the import taxes that are a cornerstone of the president's economic policy.

US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

Small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

AI bots auditioning for Wall Street trading are mostly losing

AI bots auditioning for Wall Street trading are mostly losing

AI isn’t ready to replace your fund manager — and the public experiments testing it are showing why.

US flagmakers urge new Trump tariffs on Chinese-made banners

US flagmakers urge new Trump tariffs on Chinese-made banners

U.S. flagmakers say half the star-spangled banners sold in this country are made in China, so the manufacturers are urging the Trump administration to impose new tariffs on imports.

Are you due COVID era tax refund? Deadline is approaching

Are you due COVID era tax refund? Deadline is approaching

The national taxpayer advocate estimates that tens of millions of taxpayers may have been affected. 

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

Vulnerabilities include multiple access points, guests arriving at all hours, uneven screening and blurred lines around protected zones.

Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

The transportation secretary said he doesn't think the government needs to bail out low-cost airlines struggling amid high jet fuel prices.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.

US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

US prescription spending could top $1 trillion. GLP-1s lead the way

Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.

Federal Reserve holds rates steady, citing elevated inflation

Federal Reserve holds rates steady, citing elevated inflation

The 8-4 vote was the most divisive since Oct. 6, 1992, and shows the breadth of opinion the next Fed chairman will face.

The problem with shopping at Costco? It's 'Mad Max' with shopping carts

The problem with shopping at Costco? It's 'Mad Max' with shopping carts

Even when you’re dashing in just to grab some toilet paper and milk, it’s far too easy to succumb to sensory overload. Welcome to the Costco thunderdome. Watch your feet.

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