Caitlin Carroll ([email protected]), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jessica Y. Chang, Health Care Cost Institute, Washington, D.C. Rural hospitals in the US have closed at a rapid ...

Rising oil prices tend to push up the cost of groceries, but that doesn't mean shoppers need to rush out and stock up, economists say. Brent crude has surged above $100 a barrel in recent weeks — ...

Every other Tuesday, the team behind Civics 101 joins NHPR’s All Things Considered to talk about how our democratic institutions actually work. Gas prices continue to rise across the country and here ...

Given that modules from the early 2010s solar boom are nearing the end of their expected lifespans, it’s no surprise that a repowering wave has seemed imminent for some time. We’ve all heard the ...

Core component costs for smartphones are surging at unprecedented rates, threatening the survival of low-priced models in the market. Nikkei reports that prices for two essential memory types—DRAM ...

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary 8% charge on certain popular products, including Priority Mail, to help blunt the impact of rising transportation costs. USPS filed notice on Wednesday ...

If you're looking for the most expensive gas in Houston right now, head to River Oaks—where filling up your tank could cost you nearly $5 a gallon. As gas prices surge across the United States amid ...

Netflix is increasing its prices, with all plans set to get $1 to $2 more expensive. The ad-supported plan is now $8.99 per month, up from $7.99/month, while the Standard plan is $19.99 per month, up ...

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday it is seeking approval for a temporary 8% price hike for priority mail and ‌package deliveries, effective April 26, to deal ...

Few people are as aware of the meaning of MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) like GameStop customers in search of Pokémon cards. As trading card fans know all too well, GameStop prices for ...

Netflix subscribers in the U.S. can expect to start paying more each month as the streaming giant raises prices across all of its plans. Updated pricing listed on the company’s U.S. website shows the ...

Netflix has quietly hiked its prices once again. The streaming giant’s most affordable, ad-supported tier now costs $8.99 per month, up from the previous $7.99 monthly subscription fee, Netflix ...