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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…

GM to boost pickup truck production in Michigan amid strong demand

General Motors is planning to ramp up production of heavy-duty pickup trucks in Michigan this summer amid strong demand for gas-powered pickups despite elevated fuel prices. GM is planning to operate its Flint Assembly plant six days a week, up from five, starting in June to produce more trucks to…

Apple retires well-known product after 20 years as it shifts strategy

Apple is scrapping its high-end Mac Pro desktop after two decades, signaling a shift in how the tech giant targets professional users, according to reports.  The company has quietly removed the Mac Pro from its website, according to Bloomberg and 9to5Mac, marking the end of a product line that once…