NEW YORK — It’s not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in recent months. Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since Sep. 19 — marking…
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Thousands of fake Facebook accounts shut down by Meta were primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
WASHINGTON – Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans and used them to spread polarizing political content in an apparent effort to…
Revamped Midway takes off with a taste of Chicago
Chicago leaders on Wednesday hailed the finalization of Midway International Airport’s transformation from crowded and underwhelming to a facility with multiple shops, restaurants and a spacious security area. The $400 million revamp…
OPEC+ suppliers struggle to agree on cuts to oil production even as prices tumble
LONDON – The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia will try to agree Thursday on cuts to the amount of crude they send to the world,…
Asian shares mostly higher ahead of US price update, OPEC+ meeting
TOKYO – Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation and a meeting of oil producers in Vienna. U.S. futures rose and oil prices also advanced….
Macy’s to open small stores in Mount Laurel, Ramsey
Macy’s will open a new store next year at the Centerton Square shopping center in Mount Laurel, but the location will be smaller than what Macy’s shoppers may expect. Last month, Macy’s…
Five ways to help protect your business from check fraud
Check fraud continues to pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, and bad actors are getting more creative and aggressive. From check washing to email scams, these criminals have numerous…
Construction complete on The Quin Apartments in Schaumburg
McShane Construction Company has completed construction of The Quin Apartments, a luxury community of 373 apartments and numerous amenities in Schaumburg. “It was an honor to work with The Finger Companies on…
New Portillo’s in Algonquin celebrates grand opening, 60 years after 1st one debuted
The area’s newest Portillo’s restaurant officially has opened off Randall Road in Algonquin. The new location, at 1801 S. Randall Road, hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting event Tuesday morning with…
Marquette Management named property manager for 3 Chicago-area rental communities
Marquette Management has been named property manager for three rental developments in suburban Chicago — Ovaltine Court in Villa Park, The Ponds of Naperville and Woodlands of Crest Hill. The firm adds…
Schaumburg follows Rosemont’s lead with tax to deter long-term migrant housing at hotels
Schaumburg trustees on Tuesday followed Rosemont’s example of imposing a tax of $1,000 per month on hotel stays of 30 days or more to deter the village’s room inventory from being chosen…
Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99
Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99. Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement that Munger’s family told…
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists
LOS ANGELES – Country singer Morgan Wallen ’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data…
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January
MOSCOW – A court in Moscow on Tuesday extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. The hearing took…
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime sidekick at Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99
OMAHA, Neb. — Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99. Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement that…
A bank built for small businesses comes to Pennsylvania
There’s no doubt that small businesses are the backbone of Pennsylvania. There are more than 1 million small businesses across the Keystone State, accounting for 99.6% of all businesses and 46.2% of…
Relative Arts showcases indigenous art forms
EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN — In the heart of the East Village, Relative Arts is a brick-and-mortar store, community space, and open atelier, dedicated to celebrating indigenous vendors, contemporary artists, and designers. Co-founded…
High stakes and glitz mark the vote in Paris for the 2030 World Expo host
PARIS – In a high-profile showdown, Rome, Busan, and Riyadh are the top contenders as the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) prepares to vote on Tuesday in Paris for the host city…
Is Black Friday shopping becoming obsolete? An expert weighs in – Houston Public Media
AP Photo/Anne D’Innocenzio Black Friday shoppers walk through Macy’s in Herald Square on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in New York. Holiday shopping is officially in full effect. Cyber Monday, the day when…
Biden says he’s helped lower inflation as he hosts first meeting of his new supply chain council
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday opened the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council by warning companies against price gouging and saying that his administration was working to lower…