Sales of recreational vehicles have exploded since the start of the Covid crisis, with many Americans seeing them as a way to safely get out and go exploring.
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Taxpayers face overloaded IRS as filing season opens Monday
An IRS worker shortage, a huge workload from pandemic-related programs and a stalled legislative boost in funding to help process returns will mean a painful filing season.
Price of used cars skyrockets
Nationwide, the price of a used car has skyrocketed 37% in the past year and a lack of inventory is to blame. Prices are so high, some people can’t find a car they can afford.
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter in deadly Autopilot crash raises new legal questions about automated driving tech
A deadly 2019 crash involving a Tesla Model S has prompted renewed scrutiny over who should be held liable in such cases.
Wall Street has worst week since the start of the pandemic
Stocks fell again on Wall Street Friday, capping off the worst weekly drop for the S&P 500 since the start of the pandemic.
U.S. stock market has worst week since 2020
The U.S. stock market closed with their worst week since 2020 with the Dow off 450 points, S&P down 85 points, and the Nasdaq dropping over 2%. NBC News’ Kristina Partsinevelos joins the show to discuss why the market’s performance is the worst since the onset of the pandemic.
Soaring prices, empty lots: Why is it so hard to buy a car right now?
Computer chips are critical components in everything from cell phones to vehicles, and the global shortage has contributed to empty car lots and soaring prices across the U.S. President Biden announced a major expansion of America’s chip production, with Intel planning a new $20 billion factory in Ohio.
Kroger workers' strike in Colorado ends after 10 days, tentative deal reached
A 10-day strike by King Soopers’ workers against the Kroger-owned grocery chain will end immediately after the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7
Biden’s vow to be ‘most pro-union president’ tested in first year
The start of President Joe Biden’s second year in office comes with new opportunities to deliver on his commitment to be pro-labor.
Test kit manufacturers tapped by gov't already grappling with supply snarls, Covid infections
As the U.S. government officially launches a website to give away 500 million free, at-home rapid Covid test kits, the industry that makes the key tool for