Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists

In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.

US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high

Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.

No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why

Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.

Paid internship program offers young San Franciscans summer opportunity

Young people in San Francisco are keeping busy this summer thanks to a program called Opportunities For All. The program aims to connect teens and young workers with paid internships, and a possible career path.

Fabulous job market, but few takers

The latest national jobs report shows a slowing in hiring across the nation, a slowing that some attribute to inflation. But, there are other strong forces at work.

May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust

U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.

Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers

The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.

Elon Musk welcomes an economic recession in US

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and prospective owner of Twitter, said that a recession would be good for the U.S. economy and that bankruptcies need to happen.

Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour

It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.

Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US

The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.

Wendy's, McDonald's lawsuit claims burger ads mislead consumers on patty sizes

Attorney James C. Kelly told FOX Business, 'There is no good reason why Wendy’s and McDonald’s should be allowed to use trickery in their advertising.'

Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects

The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.