Downtown Phoenix businesses left disappointed after Suns' plans for NBA Finals are foiled
It's been less than a day since the Phoenix Suns stunned their fans with a historic meltdown in game seven, ending their playoff run against the Dallas Mavericks. Fans weren't the only ones disappointed with the Suns' unexpected exit, but now businesses in downtown Phoenix will also lose out on money. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the story.
It's been less than a day since the Phoenix Suns stunned their fans with a historic meltdown in game seven, ending their playoff run against the Dallas Mavericks. Fans weren't the only ones disappointed with the Suns' unexpected exit, but now businesses in downtown Phoenix will also lose out on money. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the story.
Mesa Public Schools up teacher pay to be more competitive, bring in new talent, keep current talent
The district announced its new 2022-23 compensation plan which includes a generous pay increase for teachers and staff. The new starting teacher pay is now at $50,000, that's up from about $46,000. The district's superintendent says she set this goal to have starting pay above state-level funding to remain competitive and keep the very best talent for their students.
The district announced its new 2022-23 compensation plan which includes a generous pay increase for teachers and staff. The new starting teacher pay is now at $50,000, that's up from about $46,000. The district's superintendent says she set this goal to have starting pay above state-level funding to remain competitive and keep the very best talent for their students.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
How to improve bad credit in 10 ways
Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.
Building your credit can make it easier to get approved for financial products, and with a lower interest rate. Learn how to improve bad credit in 10 ways.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Personal loan rates tick up: 3-year loans still lower than same time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Vegas Strip resort surprises 5,400 employees with $5K bonuses
One of the employees from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas called the company's generous bonus “amazing” and a “big surprise.”
One of the employees from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas called the company's generous bonus “amazing” and a “big surprise.”
US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B from gamblers
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Surfside condo building collapse survivors, victims' families reach $997 million settlement
Victims of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse in South Florida have reached a staggering $997 million settlement after the tragedy claimed the lives of 98 people.
Victims of the 2021 Surfside condo collapse in South Florida have reached a staggering $997 million settlement after the tragedy claimed the lives of 98 people.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US casinos experienced best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.