Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.
- WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press
According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.
- Cheddar
Rising oil prices tied to the Iran conflict are driving up gas and airfare costs, creating new challenges for travelers heading into the spring break season.
- Aljazeera
Trump aide says Iran war’s oil shock is short term, touts strong US economy and vows escorts, partners and policy tools to curb price rises
Cartoonists from across the country react to rising energy prices because of the war in Iran.
- RIO YAMAT Associated Press
Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long and by how much.
- CBC English
The war in the Middle East is driving up the cost of air travel as jet fuel prices skyrocket by over 50 per cent, prompting several airlines to adjust their pricing.
Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.
Trump and his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, say AI could spark a 1990s-style boom. Many economists aren’t convinced.
The economy is growing but hardly "roaring," and some price measures show inflation remains stubbornly elevated.
For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That’s no longer the case.
Trump repeated many familiar claims during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Here's a closer look at the facts.
Trump painted a picture of a “roaring” economy, even as polls show many Americans remain anxious. He also lashed out at Democrats and defended tariffs in a record-long speech.
In his 2026 State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump used the speech to sell Americans on the economy. It comes as Republicans try to address voters’ mounting concerns about the rising cost of living ahead of midterm elections this year.
The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus, hosted its annual meeting on Friday, Feb. 13, at Great Wolf Lodge, with 360 members in attendance. Its annual awards were presented, and members took a look back on accomplishments from 2025.
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College recently welcomed legislators, state leaders and community partners for the college’s annual Legislative Luncheon, along with a Community Celebration to mark Site Selection magazine’s designation of North Carolina’s No. 1 national ranking in workforce development.
The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County welcomes the community back for the 69th Annual Pancake Day, presented by SHOE SHOW, INC. on Thursday, March 19, from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a day full of pancakes, sausage, and fun with friends and neighbors.
Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.
Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.
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Within the past two years, 69 public schools in Wisconsin shut down. More will close in coming years.
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others.
TSA lines across the country are lengthening and terrorism threats are on the rise as the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare has sued a patient who refuses to leave a hospital room, even though doctors discharged her more than five months ago.
Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.
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The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Defense lawyers have asked for a short prison term, if any time in custody is required at all, for the first Drug Enforcement Administration agent in Western New York convicted of protecting drug traffickers.
The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.
Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.
Citing "unspeakable acts of violence" committed by federal immigration officers, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday proposed a state law to ban local police across New York from working with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration raids.