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Gas prices rose 7.01 cents in the past two weeks

April 7, 2024 11:09 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Retail gas prices went up by at least seven cents in the past two weeks. The national average price for regular gas now sits at $3.67 per…

Over eight million laundry detergent packets recalled

April 6, 2024 1:21 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the outer packaging containing the packets meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near…

Theme park insider shares thoughts on Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe

April 6, 2024 9:11 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

In the latest announcement from Universal Orlando Resort, the company took guests inside another world coming to Epic…

Yuma has 15th smallest minority homeownership gap in U.S.

April 5, 2024 6:39 PM Danyelle Burke North

Minority homeownership in Yuma is on the decline.…

99 Cents Only stores closing

April 5, 2024 4:50 PM Eduardo Morales

The 99 Cents Only Stores company has announced that they will close down all 371 stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and…

New Takos & Beer location postponed to open April 13 after fire

April 4, 2024 8:00 PM Danyelle Burke North

The new Takos & Beer restaurant that caught fire in Yuma is still set to have a grand…

Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows

April 4, 2024 9:35 AM The Associated Press

With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric…

Disney fends off boardroom blitz during shareholders meeting

April 3, 2024 2:15 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The company’s corporate leadership was facing a bold attack from billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who loudly pushed the company to come up…

Private payrolls up 184,000 last month, according to ADP

April 3, 2024 9:20 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Most of the growth came from companies that employ more than 50 workers, with small businesses adding just 16,000 to the…

Tropicana Las Vegas shuts down, employees say goodbye

April 3, 2024 6:59 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The doors were permanently locked forever on Tuesday. It was a very emotional scene outside the main entrance, as employees waved signs and handed…

Tesla shares fall, reports drop in vehicle deliveries

April 3, 2024 5:58 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Tesla’s published report showing that deliveries fell 8.5% from the same period last year, and about 20% from the fourth quarter, falling below even…

Owner of a cat and coffee house showcases cats looking for a good home

April 2, 2024 12:26 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The owner of the cafe, Shelli Schuppel, has partnered with the Eau Claire County Humane Association to feature cats that are up for…

New Jersey business employs people with autism

April 2, 2024 12:17 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Products with a purpose. Beloved Bath’s candles, lotions, and soaps are manufactured, labeled, packaged, and shipped by people with…

Las Vegas casino holds final night for guests and fans

April 2, 2024 7:35 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

It’s the last night for a decades-old Las Vegas landmark as the Tropicana Hotel and Casino is shutting down to make room for a new stadium for the…

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion ahead of Monday’s drawing

April 1, 2024 1:48 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Monday night’s Powerball lottery jackpot is no joke as officials say the estimated grand prize has reached $1 billion, with a cash payout of about…

How to be safe ahead of next week’s solar eclipse

April 1, 2024 1:09 PM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

You can seriously damage your eyes by looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse, and regular sunglasses and 3D glasses won’t cut it. And…

What to know about AT&T data breach

April 1, 2024 9:37 AM Samantha Byrd, CNN Newsource

If you think you’ve been hacked, experts say to reset your password, ask a credit reporting agency to put a fraud alert on your account, and consider…