In the 1800s, the United Kingdom was clearly the richest country in the world, with consistent, solid economic growth, a focus on science and engineering, plus all the benefits of trade across the oceans. But now the country seems to have lost its mojo. The country’s living standards have fallen…

Gas prices are continuing to climb as the ongoing conflict with Iran drives up crude oil costs, pushing prices higher at the pump nationwide.The national average now stands at $4.11 per gallon, up about 86 cents from a month ago, according to AAA. Costs are climbing across nearly every region,…

For the first time on record, average diesel prices in San Francisco have surged past $8 per gallon, according to new data from GasBuddy—marking an unprecedented milestone for any U.S. city. The jump comes as the war with Iran pushes global oil prices higher, underscoring the volatility in fuel markets…

The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its gasoline tax and replace it with a vehicle fee to finance road infrastructure needs. Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella, whose group represents automakers such as General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai…

Cambio Roasters has put together a “dream team” with experience working in the C-suites of some of the biggest names in the food and beverage industries with the goal of helping to revolutionize the world of single-serve coffee. The team at Cambio Roasters is looking to help Americans have a…

As the U.S. and Israel round out a fifth week of war with Iran, some 93 million civilians living inside Iran are stuck in a conflict zone without a missile alert system or access to the internet. Another 4 million people of Iranian origin worldwide are cut off from their…

On paper, Catholicism looks like it’s having a moment. The global Catholic population has surpassed 1.4 billion. Eucharistic processions are drawing record crowds. And last summer, more than 50,000 people packed into Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress — the first of its kind in 83 years.But on the ground,…

President Donald Trump on Friday touted the unexpectedly high March jobs report following job losses in February. “A very happy and blessed Good Friday to all, especially to the 186,000 Americans who gained Private Sector jobs in the month of March alone!” the president wrote on Friday. “My Economic Policies…

Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the U.S. economy, a shift that could ultimately push costs onto consumers. The company said it will begin charging a 3.5% “fuel and logistics-related surcharge” on…

The parent company of luxury retailer Saks announced Thursday that it entered into a restructuring agreement with its capital partners who committed to provide $500 million in financing when the company emerges from bankruptcy. Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100…