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Arizonans to spend average of $769 more on gas this year due to 'tight global oil market'

As gas prices continue to surge across much of the country, Arizona residents are expected to spend an average of at least $769 more on gas this year.

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Sommers: Biden needs to 'confirm the United States’ role as a global energy leader' as gas prices rise

A new tool will help Arizona residents measure the actual financial impact rising gas prices are having on their income.

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Nonprofit watchdog: Government policies 'supercharging' inflation

Experts have explored for several months the potential contributors to the high U.S. inflation numbers, but there has yet to be a sound consensus on the primary reason.

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West Contract Manufacturing to expand operation in Walker, create new jobs to 'support our local communities'

West Contract Manufacturing plans to invest $6 million in its expansion project in West Michigan.

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Boom Supersonic to invest $500 million; create 1,750 jobs with new Greensboro manufacturing plant

Boom Supersonic, an aviation company that produces supersonic commercial airliners, will bring a manufacturing and final assembly facility to Greensboro, creating more than 1,750 jobs by 2030.

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BrassCraft announces expansion of Thomasville location, more 'good-paying jobs'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recently announced new job openings for the BrassCraft Manufacturing Company in Davidson County.

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Airbnb hosts reach $150 billion earnings milestone

Airbnb Hosts have earned a total of $150 billion since 2010, including $60 billion in the U.S.

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Arizona residents feel impact of Biden's energy policies

High inflationary prices at the gas pump continue to rise with the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, leading some to criticize President Biden's domestic energy policies.

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DoorDash: Proposition 22 boosts wages, security for gig workers

Under Proposition 22, California DoorDash employees and other gig workers earned record income in 2021, according to the company.

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Pennsylvania governor invests $246 million in Port of Philadelphia to help businesses and communities 'thrive'

On Feb. 4, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that his administration would be investing $246 million to further develop the state's successful Port of Philadelphia and in turn improve economic stability in the region.

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Advocacy group: BlackRock's strategy could cost Florida consumers

Consumers’ Research is alerting investors, states like Florida as well as individuals, that BlackRock's investment strategy could ultimately hurt the average U.S. consumer.

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Back to the future: DeLorean chooses San Antonio as global headquarters for electric-car comeback

Automaker DeLorean Motor Company is going back to the future with San Antonio as its new home, News 4 reported.

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Mt. Olive Pickle Company announces $35 million expansion, creating jobs for Wayne County

A North Carolina-based pickle company recently announced a $35 million expansion investment that will create 167 jobs in Wayne County.


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Ace CEO: "transformational surge in business" in 2021; revenue up 40 pct since 2019

Oak Brook-based Ace Hardware reported record earnings of $8.6 billion today, an increase of some 40 percent from 2019.The company's net income was $330 million, an increase of 4.1 percent over 2020, according to a company press release.

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Coyotes announces temporary move to ASU facility: 'It’s going to be loud'

NHL hockey is coming to Tempe, with the Arizona Coyotes announcing that it will be moving to to the Arizona State University multipurpose arena as the team builds its new arena nearby.


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'It's so flexible': Gig workers and surveys praise gig work

(Sponsored Content -- ) Gig work can be performed with any background.

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'I can come home for any reason': Rideshare workers choose freelance driving for schedule flexibility

Workers who choose to drive for Uber often cite the convenience of being able to set their own schedules around their homes lives and responsibilities as their primary reason for taking up freelance work.

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'I am getting them home safely': New York City Uber driver lists merits of the job

Princess Monteiro works two jobs in New York City: She's a ride-hail driver and a mother of two.