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fromTasting Table
2 days 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
3 weeks 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
2 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
3 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
5 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.
6 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
8 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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