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Gas and diesel prices are displayed at a Shell station, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Doral, Florida.

High diesel prices may soon raise grocery prices, expert warns

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NC mother worries Medicaid requirements could threaten daughter’s care

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Households face higher heating bills this winter amid rising electricity and oil costs

A group of children playing with toys on the floor.

Here’s what the Trump administration’s Head Start overhaul means for families

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Trump’s tariffs could cost North Carolina households $1,100 each year

A driver fills their gas tank with fuel at a gas station, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Houston.

US gas prices hover over $4 as Trump’s war in Iran continues

General view of Walmart fruits and vegetables to include signage at the store in Miami, Florida on Jan. 2, 2025.

How tariffs are showing up in your grocery bill

A driver fills their gas tank with fuel at a gas station, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Houston.

American households have paid an extra $447 on energy since start of Iran war

Stacy Staggs, her husband Shane, and her two daughters, Sara and Emma.

NC mom fears Medicaid cuts could create gaps in coverage for her disabled daughter