NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has… ( Read More )
Energy analysts say don’t expect dip in gas prices to last long in 2023
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.13 as of Wednesday, down 42 cents from one month ago, after peaking at a… ( Read More )
Southwest: Normal flight operations to resume Friday
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines said it expects to return to normal operations Friday after more than a week of widespread flight cancellations that started with… ( Read More )
Alfalfa sprout recall tied to salmonella outbreak expanded
OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska company on Friday expanded a recall of alfalfa sprouts after 15 cases of salmonella were linked to the food. SunSprouts… ( Read More )
France, Spain to require COVID tests for China passengers
PARIS — France and Spain will implement tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities said Friday. France’s government is requiring negative tests, and… ( Read More )
Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID as cases surge
TOKYO — Japan on Friday started requiring COVID-19 tests for all passengers arriving from China as an emergency measure against surging infections there as the… ( Read More )
26 states plan to raise minimum wage in 2023
Hourly workers in 26 states will see minimum wage hikes in 2023 — but financial analysts say the increases are lagging inflation and could worsen… ( Read More )
Free rebooking, full refunds offered by Southwest to travelers affected by mass cancellations
Southwest Airlines is offering free rebooking, full refunds and to even cover travel expenses as the company tries to recover from its disastrous week that… ( Read More )
2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit, part of changes… ( Read More )
Putin bans Russian oil exports to Western nations that imposed price cap
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced a ban on oil exports to the U.S. and other Western nations that recently imposed a price cap… ( Read More )