You could pay more to stay at certain campsites and cabins, use boat ramps or hike a popular trail outside Boise if a proposed U.S. Forest Service fee hike is approved. The Boise National Forest, which sprawls over 2.6 million acres, Monday announced the proposal to increase or implement fees at 66 campgrounds, cabins, boat […]
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Illinois’ gas tax will hit 47 cents per gallon. It will be the second-highest in the nation. Only California charges drivers more, at 60 cents per gallon. But in Illinois, the tax just went from 45 cents per gallon to 47. This means the average driver in Illinois will now pay 184 […]
Dow Jones futures and the other major stock indexes were in the black Monday ahead of economic data in an abbreviated trading week. Despite that positive momentum and a broker’s price target hike, Nvidia (NVDA) threatened to extend a losing streak on the stock market today. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Nasdaq Reverses After Hitting 18,000; […]
As streaming services get more expensive, consumers are increasingly turning to free content to fill out their entertainment diets. Free ad-supported streaming platforms like the Roku Channel (ROKU), Fox affiliate Tubi (FOX), and Paramount’s (PARA) Pluto TV, among others, have seen viewership steadily rise over the past few years, a surprising development given the lack […]
TRENTON, New Jersey — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is poised to sign a $56.6 billion spending plan and a tax hike on the state’s largest corporations to fund public transportation. The state Legislature on Friday sent the annual spending bill as well as legislation to implement new tax hikes to Murphy’s desk. He is […]
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. banking giants announced plans to raise their third-quarter dividends on Friday after proving that they have enough capital to withstand severe economic and market turmoil in the Federal Reserve’s annual health check. JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. lender, hiked its dividend to $1.25 a share from $1.15, according […]
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. banking giants announced plans to raise their third-quarter dividends on Friday after proving that they have enough capital to withstand severe economic and market turmoil in the Federal Reserve’s annual health check. JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. lender, hiked its dividend to $1.25 a share from $1.15, according […]
Dow Jones futures and S&P 500 futures tilted lower early Wednesday, while Nasdaq futures edged higher. FedEx (FDX) and Tesla (TSLA) rival Rivian (RIVN) vaulted overnight on news while Nvidia extended Monday’s bounce. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Market Shifts Back To Nasdaq; Meta Platforms, Novo Nordisk, MercadoLibre In Focus The stock market rally was mixed […]
There’s something about waterfalls that we unfailingly associate with natural beauty. What is it about water being affected by gravity in a natural setting that just hits those right buttons in our brains? Could it be the sound of running water? Perhaps. Research conducted United States National Parks suggests that that natural sounds such as […]
COLDWATER — The city council approved new three-year labor contracts with police and fire unions on Monday night, giving employees a 9% pay hike on July 1. The increase will raise the competition between police agencies in the area for the hiring and retention of police officers to a new level. The contracts are with: […]
Jun. 25—At last there’s a purpose for the upcoming special session of the New Mexico Legislature. Those in power can right a wrong, though self-interest is sure to stop them from doing so. The 112 lawmakers have spent the last four months building for the future. First they increased their pensions by 50%. They followed […]
California franchise owners and consumers are feeling the brunt of higher costs. After 30 years in business, McDonald’s franchisee and Rodrick Foods CEO Scott Rodrick had to make the difficult decision to not renew his lease at one of his McDonald’s (MCD) locations at a mall in San Francisco. “The unprecedented changes to the economic […]