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Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MA Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MA Costs Have Changed
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MA Costs Have Changed Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…
Kraft Heinz Splitting Into Two Companies In Major Shakeup: What To Know Kraft Heinz Splitting Into Two Companies In Major Shakeup: What To Know
Kraft Heinz Splitting Into Two Companies In Major Shakeup: What To Know The Kraft Heinz Company, maker of household staples like Heinz ketchup and Kraft Mac & Cheese, will undo its merger and split into two companies. Kraft Heinz announced the move in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The split is expected to be completed by the second half of 2026. One company, temporarily named "Global Taste Elevation Co.," will house global sauce, spread, and meal brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese, and Kraft Mac & Cheese. The second, with a placeholder name of "North American Grocery Co.," will focus on staples like Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles, an…
Hismile’s Lucky Charms Toothpaste Lands at Walmart—And Fans Can’t Get Enough Hismile’s Lucky Charms Toothpaste Lands at Walmart—And Fans Can’t Get Enough
Hismile’s Lucky Charms Toothpaste Lands at Walmart—And Fans Can’t Get Enough Toothpaste just got a magical twist. Hismile’s new Lucky Charms flavor has officially landed at Walmart, letting fans bring marshmallow nostalgia straight to their morning routine This rollout is more than just another shelf addition—it’s the first time Hismile has brought one of its viral flavors into Walmart aisles. Until now, fans hunted the brand’s drops online or scored them through specialty retailers. Now, with Lucky Charms, shoppers can pick up a tube while doing their usual grocery run, no shipping required Hismile isn’t your average oral care brand. Launched in 2014 on Australia’s…
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy. Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18. The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon. "At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketing vice presiden…
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey 'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey The "Buy American" movement has lost popularity as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raise prices on many goods while claiming to boost domestic manufacturing, according to a new survey. Half of Americans said in June that they'd be more likely to buy a product they liked after learning it was made in the US, according to the report from The Conference Board. That's down from 60% in May 2022. The appeal of "Made in USA" labels has also fallen 18% since 2022, with shoppers' fears about rising costs as the main factor in the decline. "Given US consumers' persisten…
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity' CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity'
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-a-lifetime Opportunity' The CEO of Wendy's is ditching hamburgers for chocolate as he agrees to be in charge of Hershey's. Kirk Tanner will take over as CEO of The Hershey Company on Monday, Aug. 18, the chocolate giant announced on Tuesday, July 8. The former PepsiCo executive will replace longtime leader Michele Buck, who will stay on in a senior advisory role during the transition. Tanner will leave his president and CEO position with Wendy's on Friday, July 18. "I am truly honored to be chosen as the next leader of a company I've long admired," Tanner said. "Throughout my career, I've remained …
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How An iconic summer popsicle is celebrating its 70th birthday by selling the frozen treat for its original price: a nickel. Bomb Pop will give fans a chance to buy a 12-pack of the rocket-shaped popsicles for five cents, Wells Enterprises said in a news release on Thursday, June 26, which is also National Bomb Pop Day. The promotion offers the cherry, lime, and blue raspberry classic for the same price it was sold for when it first launched in 1955. There will be 70 winners selected each day through Wednesday, July 30, meaning more than 2,000 lucky fans can take advantage of the five-cent…
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In Mass: Here's How To Participate Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In Mass: Here's How To Participate
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In Mass: Here's How To Participate Got an old car seat collecting dust? Target is running a nationwide car seat trade-in event this week, and shoppers across the U.S. can score 20% off a new one just for recycling the old. According to Target’s website, guests can drop off used, expired, or damaged car seats at most Target stores from Sunday, May 4 to Sunday, May 10. In return, you can receive a 20% Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, base, travel system, stroller, or select baby gear. Accepted items include infant seats, boosters, bases, and convertible models. To redeem the offer, shoppers must scan the QR cod…
Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors
Wilder than KFC Toothpaste? Hismile Just Dropped New Surprise Toothpaste Flavors Now that Hismile’s finger-lickin’-good KFC Toothpaste is officially sold out, fans of bold brushing are looking for their next adventurous flavor fix.  And just in time, the viral oral care brand has launched Season 2 of its Blind Box Toothpaste—a mystery pack of eight brand-new, unreleased flavors available now, but only while supplies last​. Each box includes an assortment of uniquely flavored toothpastes, but you won’t know what’s inside until you open it. Even more exciting, one of the flavors might be an Ultra Rare Mystery Flavor that promises to be something “you’ve never seen before.…
Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin
Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Heights As Musk Slashes Federal Jobs, Trump's Widespread Tariffs Begin The US saw one of its largest waves of layoffs in decades, fueled by billionaire Elon Musk's efforts to purge the federal government, as markets fear the financial impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. US employers announced 275,240 job cuts in March, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Thursday, Apr. 3. That's the third-highest monthly amount since Challenger began tracking layoffs in 1989, only surpassed by the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May of 2020. So far in 2025, employers have announced 497,052 job cuts — the highe…
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy
Private Job Growth Hits Lowest Point In Months As Trump's Trade Wars Shake Economy Job growth in the private sector slowed to its weakest pace in seven months, as hiring lags amid economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions, according to new data. Private employers added just 77,000 jobs in February, the ADP said in its National Employment Report released on Wednesday, Mar. 5. That number marks the smallest job growth since July 2024 and was down sharply from January's revised total of 186,000. February's data is the latest in a wave of troubling economic indicators during the first two months of President Donald Trump's return to office. "Policy uncertainty…
Canada, Mexico, China Retaliate As Trump's Tariffs Spark Trade Wars: 'We're Ready To Fight' Canada, Mexico, China Retaliate As Trump's Tariffs Spark Trade Wars: 'We're Ready To Fight'
Canada, Mexico, China Retaliate As Trump's Tariffs Spark Trade Wars: 'We're Ready To Fight' Canada, Mexico, and China are responding to President Donald Trump officially placing tariffs on the three nations, escalating tensions with the US's key trading partners and increasing concerns about rising costs for American consumers. The US officially imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods on Tuesday, Mar. 4. On the same day, the US also raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent. On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed the solution to the trade wars is bringing more businesses into the country. "IF COMPANIES MOVE TO THE UNITED STATES, THERE ARE …