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White House steps up ambitious effort to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (603+ words) WASHINGTON " The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the'Supreme Court's decision to strike down a range of the president's import taxes. "I wouldn't bet against…...
National average for gas surpasses $3 per gallon and is expected to rise amid Iran conflict
1+ week, 4+ day ago (632+ words) WASHINGTON " Gas and oil prices in the U.S. are expected to continue rising amid the ongoing conflict with Iran and escalating tensions in the region, leading to the closure of one of the most vital passageways for oil trade. According to…...
Will the strikes in Iran raise gas prices?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (501+ words) WASHINGTON " The conflict in Iran has sent global oil markets into a panic, raising the price of crude and raising the specter of higher gas prices in the U.S." Since the U.S. began airstrikes in Iran on Saturday, the price of crude…...
Memphians question massive increase in MLGW bills after winter storm
2+ week, 2+ day ago (557+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn " Two Memphis women said they were stunned when they opened their Memphis Light, Gas and Water bills this month and saw charges topping $1,000, even though both said they were out of town during January's winter storm. Now, they…...
Redfin predicts 'great housing reset' in 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (805+ words) WASHINGTON " The housing affordability'crisis will force millions of Americans to make dramatic lifestyle choices in 2026, from moving back in with parents to postponing having children, according to new predictions from real estate brokerage Redfin. Its new report forecasting next year's…...