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‘Warflation’ Will Hit More Than Just Gas Prices

‘Warflation’ Will Hit More Than Just Gas Prices

  • Anna Helhoski

The war in Iran may be on pause, but its effects on prices are still in motion and will continue to ripple through the economy after more than a month of disruption to the global oil supply. Gas prices, for starters, are up more than 40% since February, and aren’t likely to subside soon. Airfares...

Advocate Health plans drone network to deliver prescriptions, lab samples

Advocate Health plans drone network to deliver prescriptions, lab samples

  • From staff reports

CHARLOTTE — Advocate Health announced Thursday plans to launch what it says will be the nation’s largest hospital-based drone delivery network, aiming to speed up delivery of medications, medical supplies and lab samples for patients.The system, developed through a partnership with drone com…

Data center supplier Lumentum commits to Greensboro plant, more than 400 jobs

Data center supplier Lumentum commits to Greensboro plant, more than 400 jobs

  • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

Lumentum trades on Nasdaq and is an S&P 500 member.

Round 2 acquires Lionel Trains to form even larger collectibles company

Round 2 acquires Lionel Trains to form even larger collectibles company

  • From staff reports

Round 2, a leading collectibles company and portfolio company of Praesidian Capital, announced it has acquired Lionel, LLC (“Lionel”), a historic brand that has been beloved by generations of fans and collectors for more than 125 years. 

Triad Food Lion distribution center will have 550 employees, robots and automation

Triad Food Lion distribution center will have 550 employees, robots and automation

  • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

The $860-million, 1.1-million-square foot Food Lion distribution center is expected to open in 2029. 

Food Lion CEO Greg FINCHUM

Food Lion CEO Greg FINCHUM

    Food Lion distribution center Berger, Alston, KENNETT

    Food Lion distribution center Berger, Alston, KENNETT

      Food Lion Burlington distribution center Sanja KRAJNOVIC

      Food Lion Burlington distribution center Sanja KRAJNOVIC

        Food Lion event - Ahold Delhaize CEO JJ FLEEMAN

        Food Lion event - Ahold Delhaize CEO JJ FLEEMAN

          6 Fast Ways to Simplify Your Finances in 2026

          6 Fast Ways to Simplify Your Finances in 2026

            The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Managing money doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Still, about a third of Americans (32%) feel...

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            50 colleges with the best ROI

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              Best public colleges in America

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                  Cheerwine discriminated against employee with limp, EEOC alleges in lawsuit

                  Cheerwine discriminated against employee with limp, EEOC alleges in lawsuit

                    A lawsuit alleges a woman at the Colfax Cheerwine site was fired despite passing physical, getting doctor's note. 

                    Best places to live in the Midwest

                    Best places to live in the Midwest

                    From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures

                    From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures

                    Take a Throwback Thursday look back.

                    From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures

                    From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures

                    Take a Throwback Thursday look back.

                    Honda, Nissan deal may be key in fight against China’s BYD

                    Honda, Nissan deal may be key in fight against China’s BYD

                    Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show. 

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                    You can't buy a Chinese EV in the United States. But they dominate in Southeast Asia

                    You can't buy a Chinese EV in the United States. But they dominate in Southeast Asia

                    TANGERANG, Indonesia — Late last year Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles. But you won't find its cars in the United States anytime soon. With the Chinese auto industry facing tariffs in the U.S. and the European Union, one of its most important markets is Southeast Asia. Of the 31 passenger car brands represented last month at the sprawling ...

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                    Why Are TikTok Influencers Pushing Life Insurance Over 401(k)s?

                    Why Are TikTok Influencers Pushing Life Insurance Over 401(k)s?

                    The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.If you’re on TikTok or Reddit, it’s likely you’ve come across a tenacious rumor: That it’s better to...

                    How to Stay Safe From Third-Party Seller Scams

                    How to Stay Safe From Third-Party Seller Scams

                    When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want to watch out for scams. Derrek Casebolt thought he was getting a steal when he bought a gaming controller and...

                    Avoid These 4 Prime Day Pitfalls

                    Avoid These 4 Prime Day Pitfalls

                    Black Friday used to happen only in November. But even as we’ve been getting used to the idea of those sales creeping into October, retailers have also been conditioning us to associate a third month with big deals — July.This month has sales scheduled from Amazon (Prime Day, anyone?), Target, Walmart and other big retailers.“Consumers...

                    Beef Prices Sizzle as Summer Grilling Season Arrives

                    Beef Prices Sizzle as Summer Grilling Season Arrives

                    Grill masters and taco Tuesday fans have had good reason to wince at the price of beef lately. Beef prices have been high for years, but over the past six months, they’ve been higher than ever.The average cost of a sirloin steak reached a record-high $11.72 per pound in February. The average price was $11.66...

                    What to Buy at the Grocery Store

                    What to Buy at the Grocery Store

                    Planning what to buy is essential for efficient and cost-effective trips to the grocery store. It’s smart to customize a list based on where you do your grocery shopping; you’ll find a different selection at a supermarket than at a wholesale club or neighborhood health food store. Stocking up on toilet paper, laundry detergent and...

                    Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s

                    Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s

                    Trader Joe’s is a national chain of grocery stores with a bit of a cult following. There are dozens of social media accounts dedicated to Trader Joe’s shopping hauls and recipes using only items found at the store. Trader Joe’s even has its own podcast. If you’ve never shopped at Trader Joe’s before, it can...

                    Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

                    Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In

                    With two gargantuan lottery jackpots in the mix this week, you might be looking to improve your odds of winning by joining a lottery pool. In a lottery pool, a group of people (often coworkers) team up to buy lottery tickets and agree to split the payout if they win. The Mega Millions jackpot is...

                    More layoffs coming at Best Buy after sales slump continued during holidays

                    More layoffs coming at Best Buy after sales slump continued during holidays

                    The holidays continued a tough streak for Best Buy, with an expected sales decline and the start of a restructuring that includes layoffs. The Minnesota-based retailer reported Thursday morning its ninth consecutive quarterly sales decline, with comparable sales in the fourth quarter down 4.8%. Still, the results were better than what analysts expected. For the upcoming year, CEO Corie Barry ...

                    Biden just erased $1.2B in student loans. Yours could be next

                    Biden just erased $1.2B in student loans. Yours could be next

                    The Education Department has said it will discharge eligible loans on a “rolling basis” going forward for borrowers enrolled in SAVE who meet certain eligibility requirements.

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