Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the Iran conflict, rattling global energy markets and raising concerns that U.S. drivers could see further increases at the pump. Analysts say consumers may not have felt the full impact yet, as higher crude costs typically take weeks to…

A reported “strong smell” at a key air traffic control center disrupted flights Friday evening at major airports across the Washington, D.C., region for the second time in two weeks. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD),…

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discussed possible Social Security reforms that would allow more Americans to benefit from the growth in the stock market while also ensuring the program is strengthened so it can survive to serve future generations. Fink’s recently released annual chairman’s letter touched on how Social Security is “one…

Tax season is in full force as the deadline to file or request an extension is less than three weeks away, and some Americans who have already filed their returns are waiting to receive a refund from the IRS. Nearly 70 million taxpayers filed their returns as of March 13 and…

Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster. The warehouse giant is reportedly overhauling its checkout process, piloting new automated stations that promise to process orders in under 10 seconds. By blending employee productivity with high-speed tech, Costco is betting it can solve the retail industry’s biggest headache…

Netflix subscribers in the U.S. can expect to start paying more each month as the streaming giant raises prices across all of its plans. Updated pricing listed on the company’s U.S. website shows the ad-supported tier at $8.99 per month, up from $7.99, while the standard plan is priced at…

Since entering the national spotlight, former NFL MVP Cam Newton has been authentically and unapologetically himself.  Whether on the field, or now off of it in his new content-creating realm, Newton’s fans and followers have gravitated toward his genuine, no-filter takes on his hit shows “Funky Friday” and “4th &…

EXCLUSIVE: The New York-to-Florida corporate pipeline just gained one of the most valuable brands in global sports. FC Barcelona, the world-renowned soccer powerhouse, is officially shuttering its North American headquarters in Manhattan to plant its new flag in downtown Miami at One Biscayne Tower.It’s a move that CP Group Managing…

For a South Florida native, the silence and serenity are what hits you first. Just a stone’s throw from the relentless horn-honking of Surfside and the designer-clad crowds of Bal Harbour Shops, Indian Creek Village exists in a vacuum of enforced peace. There are no sirens, tourists, and certainly no…

Police in Southern California busted a toy theft ring this week, recovering $10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets and other merchandise. The Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Team, along with Southwest Cities SWAT, served a search warrant Wednesday at a residence on South Gilbert Street, leading to the arrest…