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Watchdog urged to probe McKinsey over work with FDA, opioid manufacturers

Tuesday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Democrats are calling on a government watchdog to investigate McKinsey & Company over claims that the consulting giant skirted federal conflict-of-interest rules, a sign of growing concern on Capitol Hill that lucrative government contracts are being doled out to firms with... Read More.

Walt Disney World Resort to be powered up to 40% by the sun

Monday, April 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Walt Disney World Resort is adding two 75-megawatt solar arrays to its renewable energy portfolio that, combined with existing infrastructure, will provide 40% of the park’s electricity. The announcement comes at a time when energy prices across the country, coupled with... Read More.

Egg prices spike amid worst US avian flu outbreak in seven years

Monday, April 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As consumers continue to feel the crunch at the grocery store checkout, eggs are the latest product predicted to surge in price. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), 21 states have confirmed cases of highly... Read More.

Spooked by high fuel costs? What you need to know about owning an EV

Saturday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the national average for a gallon of gasoline stuck above $4, some Americans may be ready to go electric. Searches for "green vehicles" on Edmunds.com jumped 39% over the last month as fuel prices skyrocketed. Battery electric vehicles totaled 2.6% of new... Read More.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.6% as 431,000 jobs added in March

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. employers added 431,000 jobs to their payrolls last month, the latest figures released Friday by the Labor Department show. The biggest increases in employment in March occurred in leisure and hospitality (112,000) followed by professional and business services (102,000), retail trade (49,000)... Read More.

Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family sale 2022: Save on denim, dresses, swimsuits and more

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As many of us continue to spring into a new season, retailers such as Bloomingdale's have continued to give us more reasons to refresh our wardrobes. The department store has kicked off its Friends & Family sale, allowing shoppers to save up... Read More.

How one couple paid off $126K debt in under four years

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- An Atlanta couple who have achieved their debt-free dream is sharing the five-point plan that they said helped them shed $126,000 of debt in less than four years. Jasmine and Jay McCall say they were saddled with two types of common debt. "We... Read More.

First female-owned Asian American NYC bookstore showcases diverse voices

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Growing up an only child, Lucy Yu would devour book after book, quickly developing an early love for literature. At the turn of each page, Yu would immerse herself in different worlds and adventures, and learn the value of empathy with each... Read More.

Why some fast food companies have banned ‘forever chemical’ PFAS from packaging

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In an announcement last week, Consumer Reports revealed results after it tested 118 food packaging materials from U.S. restaurants and grocery stores, and found evidence of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in more than half of those products. The... Read More.

Biden blasts US oil companies in announcing plan to combat gas prices

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attempting to combat what's he's labeled "Putin's price hike," President Joe Biden announced a plan on Thursday to release roughly 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve over the next six months to reduce energy and... Read More.

Lizzo introduces Yitty, a new body-positive shapewear line

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Lizzo is known for making fans feel "Good as Hell" with her music, and now she is doing the same with an upcoming shapewear line called Yitty. "This is a dream 5 years in the making" the Grammy Award-winning superstar wrote on... Read More.

Biden to release US oil reserves to control gas prices

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Oil prices are dropping Thursday morning in response to news that President Joe Biden is moving forward with a plan to release roughly 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve over the next six months, the... Read More.

Watchdog urged to probe McKinsey over work with FDA, opioid manufacturers

Walt Disney World Resort to be powered up to 40% by the sun

Egg prices spike amid worst US avian flu outbreak in seven years

Spooked by high fuel costs? What you need to know about owning an EV

Unemployment rate drops to 3.6% as 431,000 jobs added in March

Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family sale 2022: Save on denim, dresses, swimsuits and more

How one couple paid off $126K debt in under four years

First female-owned Asian American NYC bookstore showcases diverse voices

Why some fast food companies have banned ‘forever chemical’ PFAS from packaging

Biden blasts US oil companies in announcing plan to combat gas prices

Lizzo introduces Yitty, a new body-positive shapewear line

Biden to release US oil reserves to control gas prices

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