With the ongoing war in Iran, Americans are facing the ripple effects of rising fuel costs, bringing not only the average price of gas to $4.12 a gallon, but airfares are rising and Amazon has added a temporary 3.5% surcharge for third-party sellers. Higher diesel fuel costs are also driving up grocery prices, especially those requiring refrigeration. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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Iran war’s shock waves threaten England’s farms 6,000 miles away
Few places feel farther from the Iran war than the potato fields of eastern England, where pastoral landscapes and ancient forests have inspired romantic painters and poets for centuries.
Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘TODAY’ as search for mother goes on: ‘It’s good to be home’
Savannah Guthrie returned to the “TODAY” anchor desk Monday, more than two months after her mother disappeared.”We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home,” Guthrie said at the start of the show.
American woman missing after husband reports she fell overboard during Bahamas trip
An American woman was swept out to sea after she fell overboard during an evening dinghy trip with her husband off the Bahamas, police said
What falling wage growth says about where the U.S. economy is heading
Americans are getting smaller pay raises as tariffs and higher gas prices threaten to make everything more expensive.
Consumers Hit With Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise From Iran War
As gas prices hit new highs since the war with Iran began, the ripple effects of the conflict are now having significant impacts on the U.S. economy. Amazon is now adding shipping surcharges and airlines are increasing ticket prices to deal with the rising costs of fuel. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for Saturday TODAY.
Ageism forcing some women to consider revamping their resumes in a changing job market
As more companies are turning toward artificial intelligence to sift through thousands of applications, some women report increased incidences of ageism in the job market. This has forced applicants to consider what some call “resume botox,” where one omits age or years of experience to increase the chances of getting hired. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports on how job seekers are adapting.
What now? Investors talk strategy after Trump offers no indication of Iran cooldown
Stay invested — but start lowering your expectations for stock performance this year
Here’s How to Rent Everything From Clothes to Driveway Space
From baby gear to bicycles and more, Americans are renting their stuff for a little extra cash. So if you want to lend out your things for money too, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with tips including which platforms to use, the most profitable items to rent out, and more.
U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, a resilient labor market just as Iran war escalated
U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market just as the war with Iran began escalating alongside oil prices