Gas tax holiday: How Biden's proposal would work
Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Here is how the "tax holiday" would work.
Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months. Here is how the "tax holiday" would work.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Map: Which states have the highest and lowest gas tax?
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
Grieving dog owner gets surprise when trying to return unused pet food: ‘It was so touching’
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes to increase rents
The Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on one- and two-year leases on the city's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments and lofts. Find out by how much lease renewals are going up.
The Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on one- and two-year leases on the city's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments and lofts. Find out by how much lease renewals are going up.
Krispy Kreme rolls out ice cream on the first day of summer
The new frozen goodies come in a variety of flavors as ice cream and shakes available in select stores.
The new frozen goodies come in a variety of flavors as ice cream and shakes available in select stores.
For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Daily Harvest recalls French Lentil, Leek Crumbles following reports of severe illnesses
Daily Harvest announced that it received an undisclosed number of customer reports that the "French Lentil + Leek Crumbles has caused gastrointestinal issues."
Daily Harvest announced that it received an undisclosed number of customer reports that the "French Lentil + Leek Crumbles has caused gastrointestinal issues."
Ford CFO flags increase in car loan delinquencies
Average monthly car loan payments hit a record of $656 for new vehicles, $546 for used vehicles in May: Edmunds.
Average monthly car loan payments hit a record of $656 for new vehicles, $546 for used vehicles in May: Edmunds.
Gas tax holiday? Biden decision expected this week
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Gas prices nationwide average just under $5 a gallon, AAA says. Now the president is considering a gas tax holiday to give Americans a break at the pump.
Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that Roundup weed killer safe
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most widely used herbicide in the world.
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most widely used herbicide in the world.
Kroger, Walgreens brand pain relievers recalled over child packaging concerns
The bottles failed to meet the Poison Prevention Packaging Act guidelines and could poison young children if swallowed.
The bottles failed to meet the Poison Prevention Packaging Act guidelines and could poison young children if swallowed.
Hot sauce, tampon shortages lead growing list of out-of-stock items
Consumers, already being pummeled by surging prices, now have to worry about product shortages.
Consumers, already being pummeled by surging prices, now have to worry about product shortages.
Adobe rolling out free version of Photoshop
Adobe said it has begun offering its free version of Photoshop to users in Canada.
Adobe said it has begun offering its free version of Photoshop to users in Canada.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
Costco rotisserie chickens tied to bird mistreatment lawsuit
Costco has sold its rotisserie chicken for $4.99 since 2009.
Costco has sold its rotisserie chicken for $4.99 since 2009.
Bird flu outbreak waning but threat of virus lingers
A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices appears to be waning, but experts caution the virus hasn’t disappeared.
A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices appears to be waning, but experts caution the virus hasn’t disappeared.
Revlon, beauty icon in crowded market, files for bankruptcy
Revlon, a cosmetics maker that broke racial barriers and dictated beauty trends for much of the last century, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Revlon, a cosmetics maker that broke racial barriers and dictated beauty trends for much of the last century, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.