Why 90% of the U.S. avocado supply comes from Mexico
Avocados' popularity has skyrocketed in the U.S. thanks to Mexico, which provides nearly 90% of U.S. avocado supply. Can the…
Economy
UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging
The comments are the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth between the CEO and union leader following contentious collective bargaining talks…
As booze alternatives take off, more nonalcoholic drink makers promote health benefits as the next buzz
The health-conscious younger consumer is driving the trend for functional nonalcoholic drinks that tout health benefits or mood-altering properties. ...
This skill made Netflix worth $289 billion, says co-founder: ‘Hard work leading to success is a myth’
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph says learning which problems to prioritize — and which to worry less about — sets successful…
This 85-year-old mom co-signed her daughter’s student loan years ago. Now she fears the lender may take her house
Many people who borrow private student loans are required to get a co-signer, a requirement that can spread the pain…
A new consumer privacy battle is underway as tech gadgets capture our brain waves
As consumer technology capturing brain data proliferates under the radar of medical device regulation, Colorado has changed its privacy act…
Egg prices are rising once again as bird flu limits supply
Egg prices jumped more than 19% in July compared with the same month a year ago, consumer price index data…
The first SpaceX spacewalk: What the Polaris Dawn commander says about the bold upcoming mission
The Polaris Dawn mission is the first of three flights Jared Isaacman bought from SpaceX in 2022 for his human…
‘Neither of us feel interested’: More Americans don’t want kids, and it’s not just because of the money
As the birth rate declines, the share of adults who say they don't plan on having kids has grown. Here's…