$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast

The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”

President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices

President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Tech security expert warns about sim card scam on T-Mobile customers

"Your phone essentially goes dead and the attacker ports out your number to their device and now they start receiving all of your calls, all of your text messages," Derigiotis said.

Publix announces paid parental leave to employees

Eligible full-time and part-time workers at the Publix grocery store chain will be able to take off time during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, starting in the new year.

Chick-fil-A reveals top-ordered menu items of 2021

Chick-fil-A revealed its most popular menu items of 2021 and waffle fries were at the top of the list.

GasBuddy says $4 per gallon national average not out of the question in 2022

Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.

Apple closes New York City stores to in-person shopping

The list of COVID-induced closures, cancellations, and changes continues to grow in New York City. Apple has closed its locations in the city to in-store shopping.

Olive Garden may not bring back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl

Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed

Taste of the Town: PHX Grind Coffee creates delicious caffeinated drinks
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PHX Grind Coffee opened up just after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and it's been a hit ever since. The company was at an advantage because although storefronts were forced to close during the pandemic, they were able to stay open and mobile.

Phoenix area business owners say holiday shoppers showed their local support in a big way

Phoenix area businesses say holiday sales were great compared to 2020 and 2019 as more people are venturing out to shop in person once again since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant

Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.

Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve

With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.

Santa Claus’ house: Take a tour of his North Pole estate valued at $1M

Santa Claus’ house on Zillow is estimated at more than $1 million, and the online real estate marketplace is offering a tour of the North Pole property.