Economy

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Experts say raising your own chickens no guarantee you’ll save money on eggs

    Danielle Smith, producer/reporter, Tennessee News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Rising egg prices have some wondering if raising backyard chickens could save money, but experts warn that this may not be a money-saving option. The ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a dangerous strain of bird flu, has resulted in the loss of more […]
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Las Vegas event for recycled textiles turned into high fashion

  Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Designers and stylists will showcase their “upcycled” garments as models hit the runway for what is dubbed a “trashion show” at the Waste EXPO in Las Vegas on Monday, May 5. It is estimated the average American household spends around $1,500 a year on clothing. Sonja Salmon, […]
Friday, April 4, 2025

Markets plunge over tariffs CA Governor attempts to ease pain on Golden State

To say it’s a down day on Wall Street is an understatement. The Dow dropped more than 2,200 points today. This comes after President Trump announced a series of far-reaching new tariffs on most of the US trade partners last Wednesday, kicking a trade war into high gear. Today, China retaliated with a 34% tariff on US imports. Also today, California […]