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Much of lithium needed in the US could come from Pennsylvania

Economy

Lithium concentration found in fracking wastewater

Fracking wastewater could soon be used to help run electric vehicles
Economy

Average US vehicle age hits record high as prices force people to keep them longer

Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older. A new study says U.S. vehicles hit a record average age in 2024.
News

California's new minimum wage for fast food workers goes into effect

Fast food chains McDonalds and Chipotle say they plan to raise menu prices to make up for the higher wages. Some businesses say they will need to cut staff.
Local News

'At the moment, nobody knows:' Pa. agricultural industry scrambling after indefinite closure of Port of Baltimore

It's unknown when the Port of Baltimore could reopen following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Regional

Industries impacted by Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Much of the Port of Baltimore is closed off to ships for the foreseeable future, creating supply chain concerns for the region.
Economy

In Pennsylvania's Senate race, Casey puts 'greedflation' and corporations on the ballot

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is emerging as the tip of the spear in trying to reframe the election-year narrative around inflation.
Life

Lancaster County church helps forgive $3 million in medical debt

The effort has spread to more than 120 Episcopal churches statewide.
Nation World

Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren't imminent and leaves them unchanged for now

The central bank kept its key rate unchanged at about 5.4%, a 22-year high.
Nation World

US economy's strong growth surprises economists

The latest data marked the sixth straight quarter in which GDP has grown at an annual pace of 2% or more.
Nation World

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Across the nation, paychecks have outpaced inflation over the past year, thereby easing Americans' adjustment to a higher cost of living.
Money

Social Security payments are going up in the new year

The Social Security Administration (SSA) says higher earners may also see higher tax bills in 2024.