Economy

Shifting tastes, shrinking sales: Napa Valley’s wineries adapt amid ‘shocking’ downturn

liberal

Shifting tastes, shrinking sales: Napa Valley’s wineries adapt amid ‘shocking’ downturn

From layoffs to export troubles, California’s wine industry is in flux – but small producers are innovating to survive

5 months ago

economy

44-year-old left his tech job and started a halal burger joint—his restaurants brought in over $4 million in 2025

liberal

44-year-old left his tech job and started a halal burger joint—his restaurants brought in over $4 million in 2025

Shahezad Contractor left his "cushy" IT career and launched a halal restaurant chain.

5 months ago

economy

My halal burger chain brings in over $4 million a year

liberal

My halal burger chain brings in over $4 million a year

Shahezad Contractor, 44, is the founder and CEO of Cousin's Burger, a halal restaurant chain with eight locations across the Northeast. The Cousin's brand is known for its smash burgers, but also includes a pizza and barbecue restaurant. The business brought in over $4 million in total revenue and was profitable in 2025.

5 months ago

economy

‘Tax resistance’ gains attention amid ICE protests, Iran war

liberal

‘Tax resistance’ gains attention amid ICE protests, Iran war

Tax protesters often withhold taxes due to moral objections to certain government programs, such as the Iran war. But there can be IRS penalties, experts say.

5 months ago

economy

A slew of consumer stocks are now oversold as S&P 500 falls for a fourth week in a row

liberal

A slew of consumer stocks are now oversold as S&P 500 falls for a fourth week in a row

General Mills, McCormick & Company and Conagra Brands top of the list of most oversold stocks in the S&P 500.

5 months ago

economy

Bank of America says these stocks have plenty of upside, including one Magnificent Seven name

liberal

Bank of America says these stocks have plenty of upside, including one Magnificent Seven name

Bank of America named five stocks that are well positioned despite a turbulent macroeconomy.

5 months ago

economy

GLP-1 drugs are changing how Americans eat. Food companies are racing to catch up

liberal

GLP-1 drugs are changing how Americans eat. Food companies are racing to catch up

For restaurants and food companies, the increasing adoption of GLP-1 drugs present both an opportunity and a threat to their businesses.

5 months ago

economy

From Goop to gavel: Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe clearout heads to auction

liberal

From Goop to gavel: Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe clearout heads to auction

Nearly 300 of the actor’s items, from designer gowns to everyday basics, to be sold in Los Angeles, with some lots under $100

5 months ago

economy

US interest in electric vehicles surges as gas prices jump amid Iran war

liberal

US interest in electric vehicles surges as gas prices jump amid Iran war

Online searches for electric and hybrid cars increase as war-linked fuel prices hit highest levels in nearly three years

5 months ago

economy

‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

liberal

‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

Court’s decision to eliminate Save plan and internal shuffling on who handles what when it comes to student loans presents new challenges for borrowers

5 months ago

economy

Third Round of March Social Security Payments Goes Out in Four Days

conservative

Third Round of March Social Security Payments Goes Out in Four Days

The third round of March Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days.

5 months ago

economy

April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 11 days

conservative

April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 11 days

The April 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 11 days.

5 months ago

economy