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Cruise lines face fuel cost surge as oil prices jump on Iran tensions

  • March 16, 2026
  • 10:16 PM

Cruise lines face rising fuel costs as oil prices surge 35% during the Iran conflict, threatening profits during peak booking season for summer trips.

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‘Empty refrigerators and eviction notices’: TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown

  • March 16, 2026
  • 6:55 PM

TSA workers in Atlanta face a mounting financial crisis as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, with agents dealing with evictions and hardships.

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Trump admin invokes Defense Production Act, directs oil company to restart California operations

  • March 15, 2026
  • 12:08 PM

The Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to restart offshore oil operations in California, a move aimed at boosting domestic supply but fiercely opposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain

  • March 13, 2026
  • 10:22 PM

Egg prices plummet 42% in one year as avian flu outbreak subsides, but experts warn new detections could spark fresh volatility in coming months.

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Austin airport gridlock: Security lines stretch outdoors as DHS shutdown hits one-month mark

  • March 13, 2026
  • 8:39 PM

DHS shutdown triggers chaos at Austin-Bergstrom. Unpaid TSA staff and massive Spring Break crowds lead to hours-long security wait times.

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Builders’ blueprint to tackle the US housing crisis

  • March 13, 2026
  • 8:18 PM

The U.S. housing market remains tight as the median sales price for existing homes hovers near $400,000 despite easing mortgage rates and early inventory improvements.

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US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter

  • March 13, 2026
  • 1:45 PM

The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Fed’s favored inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumer price pressures persist

  • March 13, 2026
  • 1:34 PM

The Commerce Department on Friday released the January 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.

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Reno surpasses Las Vegas as top destination for California homebuyers seeking affordability

  • March 12, 2026
  • 10:27 PM

Reno attracts a surge of California homebuyers as Nevada's second-largest metro surpasses Las Vegas as the top destination for Golden State residents seeking affordability.

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Costco sued by customer seeking refunds for tariff payments

  • March 12, 2026
  • 10:00 PM

Costco is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from a customer seeking tariff refunds for higher prices after the Supreme Court ruled Trump tariffs unconstitutional.

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