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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Alarming Prices Of Groceries In Rural Alaska - And Why They're So Expensive - Tasting Table

Alaska's groceries are far pricier due to remote geography, reliance on barges, planes, and long overland transport, causing frequent shortages and high food insecurity.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Colorado is suffering from Christmas Tree inflation because Denver imports most of them-from North Carolina and the Pacific Northwest | Fortune

The holiday season sparks a significant increase in consumer spending. This year, Black Friday alone saw consumers shell out a record US$11.8 billion. It's the time of year when many Americans make purchases to decorate for the holidays - lights, ornaments and Christmas trees.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

WATCH: Exasperated Pilot Urges Flight Passengers to Call Your Senator' Amid Shutdown Delays

A government shutdown and unpaid air traffic controllers have caused massive airline delays, costing airlines millions and reducing national flight capacity.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Commuters spend thousands of dollars a year on transportation, as related costs rise in NYC: study

Low-income New Yorkers spend nearly 10% of income on transportation, averaging about $2,000 annually, and rising tolls and fare hikes reduce transit use.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Opinion: Why building more homes near transit will transform lives across state

In Los Angeles, thousands of families face long commutes due to unaffordable housing, spending over $14,000 annually on transportation while red tape obstructs housing development near transit.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Should I buy a car for freedom when Uber is cheaper and I work from home?

Many younger Americans are choosing ride-hailing over car ownership due to high associated costs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% business live

UK inflation has slowed, influenced by falling prices in transport and recreation sectors.
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