CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
Iconic Castro legacy store Cliff's Variety to celebrate 90 years
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
A beloved San Francisco institution is preparing to celebrate nearly a century of business in the Castro. Cliff's Variety, the neighborhood staple known for everything from kitchenware and tools to disco balls and drag ensembles, will officially mark 90 years of business next month.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
College graduates face tough job market as AI reshapes hiring process
With another 4 million college graduates preparing to enter the workforce, a new generation of jobseekers is facing an increasingly competitive market — and a hiring process being transformed by artificial intelligence.
With another 4 million college graduates preparing to enter the workforce, a new generation of jobseekers is facing an increasingly competitive market — and a hiring process being transformed by artificial intelligence.
Older Americans using AI to save on summer travel, AARP study finds
With fuel prices surging and budgets stretched, many Americans are rethinking their summer travel plans — but a new study from AARP suggests adults over 50 may have found a solution: artificial intelligence.
With fuel prices surging and budgets stretched, many Americans are rethinking their summer travel plans — but a new study from AARP suggests adults over 50 may have found a solution: artificial intelligence.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
CPI report: April inflation jumped at fastest rate in three years
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
As the war in Iran carries on, prices rose for Americans in April at the fastest rate since May 2023.
President Trump calls for suspension of Federal Gas Tax as Iran War drives prices higher
the conflict in Iran continues to destabilize global energy markets, Bay Area drivers are facing a difficult reality at the pump.
the conflict in Iran continues to destabilize global energy markets, Bay Area drivers are facing a difficult reality at the pump.