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Why Grocery Prices Could Rise after a Summer of Extreme Weather

and on September 21, 2026

Ground beef hit a record $7.158 per pound in August, while weather damage threatens corn, coffee, pistachios and other grocery staples.

FBI Probes Potential Data Breach of Millions of Drivers’ Licenses

and on September 7, 2026

More than 153 million driver’s license scans were advertised online, raising fresh concerns about identity theft and what consumers should do next

Trump $1 Coin Sales Spark Rush at U.S. Mint

, and on September 4, 2026

The U.S. Mint listed the commemorative coins as unavailable after buyers snapped up rolls and bags priced at $61 and $154.50

$1 Gold Trump Coins Go on Sale Sept. 2

and on September 2, 2026

Collectors can buy rolls for $61, but the supposedly gold tokens contain no precious metal and face questions about their legality.

Heat Wave Death Toll Hits 20 as Extreme Temps Continue to Sweep US

, and on July 5, 2026

New Jersey alone has reported 19 heat deaths since July 2, many found in homes without air conditioning, as a new heat dome builds in the West.

$250 Bill Mock-Ups Feature Trump’s Portrait. But There’s a Catch.

, and on May 28, 2026

Federal law has barred living people from U.S. currency since 1866, but that hasn’t stopped Treasury from designing a Trump $250 bill anyway.

Energy Secretary Says Trump ‘Open’ to Pausing Gas Tax Amid Climbing Prices

and on May 10, 2026

With national gas averaging $4.55 a gallon — the highest since 2022 — the Trump administration is signaling it could suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax to give drivers some relief.

Design Approved for US Mint’s 24K Gold Trump Coin, Despite Objections

and on March 19, 2026

The commemorative coin could sell for thousands, but critics say putting a living president on currency breaks with American tradition.

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