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Inflation resurgence squeezes US voters as gas, food prices rise
10+ hour, 16+ min ago (623+ words) High gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on May 11 in Pasadena, California. The worst U. S. inflation in years is once again eating away at Americans" paychecks, as rising gasoline and grocery prices threaten to undermine household spending. Fresh…...
APS may shut off power to parts of Flagstaff, surrounding areas on Wednesday
3+ week, 5+ day ago (540+ words) The PSPS could begin as early as 9 a. m. Wednesday and is intended to help prevent electrical equipment from starting or contributing to a wildfire. Up to 5, 800 APS customers in eastern Flagstaff and nearby communities -- Doney Park, Timberline, Fernwood, Mormon Lake, Cosnino,…...
Strengthening community through the Chamber's Green Business outreach
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (548+ words) The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce leads northern Arizona's shift toward environmental stewardship through its Green Business Certification and annual Green Business of the Year award. These initiatives provide a framework for businesses to reduce their ecological footprint while gaining…...
Airline lobbyist says capping credit card interest rates could harm industry
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (284+ words) ARLINGTON, Virginia" The head of the trade group representing major U. S. airlines said on Thursday that President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% could have massive repercussions "for aviation "and could lead to fewer passengers and fewer "airplanes....
War poses new risk to US economic resilience
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) WASHINGTON" "A U. S. economy that has weathered a year of trade, immigration and other shocks now faces a new test likely to ratchet up uncertainty after President Donald Trump's decision to launch open-ended attacks against Iran with the stated goal of…...
Hammack says interest rates could be on hold 'for quite some time'
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Tuesday the U. S. central bank faces no urgency to change the setting of interest rates this year amid a "cautiously optimistic" outlook for economic activity. Given the "likely outlook, "we could…...
A picture illustration of U. S. dollar Swiss Franc British pound and Euro bank notes
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (169+ words) Arizona Daily Sun RV driver who struck cyclists on Lake Mary Road in 2023 now faces criminal charges NWS issues winter weather advisory as estimated snow totals increase for Flagstaff Samuel Lee receives multiple life sentences for Flagstaff murder, sexual assault…...
Weekly jobless claims dive to a more than 3-year low
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) WASHINGTON" The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a more than three-year low last week, allaying fears of a sharp deterioration in labor market conditions after independent surveys showed job losses in November. WASHINGTON " The…...
Bessent: 'Substantial' moves coming to cut prices of coffee, other items
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (221+ words) WASHINGTON " Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said Americans would see 'substantial announcements' in coming days aimed at lowering the prices of products like coffee, bananas and other items not grown in the U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. WASHINGTON " Treasury Secretary…...
Holiday sales set to top $1 trillion, NRF forecasts
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) (Reuters) - U. S. holiday sales are expected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, but growth is set to be slower than last year, the National Retail Federation forecast on Thursday as macroeconomic pressures loom over consumer spending. People make their way…...