Lifestyle
Rising Beef Costs Hit U.S. Diners Hard
Beef prices in the U.S. have climbed to some of their highest levels in decades, and that pressure is landing squarely on mid priced steakhouses...
Why December Has Become the Best Month to Buy a Car
Every year, just as holiday shopping reaches its peak, another type of buying season quietly takes shape. Dealerships across the United States prepare for their...
The Growing Employment Gap Facing African American Women
African American women have faced rising challenges in the job market this year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows their unemployment rate...
Thanksgiving Restaurant Reservations See a Notable Rise This Year
Americans are increasingly trading their ovens for reservation books this Thanksgiving. Restaurant reservations for Thursday’s holiday are up 13% compared to last year, according to...
A Closer Look at Black Friday History and the 2025 Shopping Season
Black Friday is widely known as the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S., but its history is more complex and nuanced than...
Thanksgiving Travel this Year Looks Different Despite Four-Year Low Gas Prices
Thanksgiving travel in 2025 is unfolding under an intriguing paradox: gas prices are very low by recent standards, yet fewer Americans are hitting the road...
November Consumer Confidence Slips as Employment Fears Rise
Consumer confidence among Americans took a noticeable hit in November, with worries over job prospects driving much of the downturn. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence...
How AI Is Changing Holiday Shopping for Consumers
This holiday season feels different, not just because of gift trends or holiday sales but due to the increasing role played by artificial intelligence (AI)...
The U.S. Labor Market Shift Hidden in Jobless Claims Data
The recent unexpected increase in unemployment claims in the U.S. signals possible shifts in the labor market that could have broader economic consequences. Between mid-October...
Navigating the Fallout from California’s Commercial Driver License Revocations
California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses that were issued to immigrant drivers after state officials discovered the licenses had expiration dates extending beyond...
