Americans feel worse about the economy than ever before

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Americans are feeling bad about the economy, and it's due in part to prices at the gas pump.

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I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

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Gas prices had their biggest monthly spike ever in March

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Gas prices rose by more than 20% in March.

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Inflation rose in March to the highest rate in 2 years as the Iran war lifted energy prices

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new consumer price index data, including data on energy and gas.

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From free buses to work from home: How the world is reacting to spiking oil prices

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The AAA said that prices

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The USPS is suspending contributions to employee pensions as it warns of a 'pending liquidity crisis'

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The USPS plans to raise prices in some of its mail categories by 8% come April 26.

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Tell us about how your city has tried to make life more affordable

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on affordability during his campaign.

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Former Google X exec warns the AI era will break the old rules

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Mo Gawdat is a former chief business officer at Google X and a longtime tech leader who worked on scaling Google in emerging markets.

Inflation is expected to rise — and Iran war costs could linger for months despite the ceasefire

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Economists expect inflation increased in March because of higher energy prices.

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When bread was 36 cents: How grocery prices from the 1970s compare to today

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A woman shops at a Gelson's Super Market in California in 1970.

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