Business

Major grocery chain closes more stores, cuts jobs as post-merger fallout deepens

Albertsons is closing additional stores and cutting jobs nationwide as it works to stabilize operations following the collapse of its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, intensifying pressure on the grocery chain. The Boise, Idaho-based company — which operates banners including Safeway, Vons and Pavilions — has announced a new round…

Americans map out summer travel as mountain town claims No. 1 spot

Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise. New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved…

One year later, Trump tariffs generated billions as refunds take shape

One year ago, President Donald Trump launched sweeping global tariffs, ratcheting up trade tensions and fueling new concerns about the U.S. and global economy. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the tariffs targeted imports broadly, with Trump arguing they would fix trade imbalances and curb reliance on foreign goods. A year later, many of…

State-by-state view of gas prices as Iran war pushes oil markets higher

Gas prices are climbing fast nationwide, adding pressure to already strained household budgets as conflict with Iran drives up global oil costs. Prices are rising across nearly every region, with some states already well above the national average.As of April 1, the national average for regular gasoline stood at $4.06…