7-Eleven to close hundreds of stores in North America this year
FILE – A 7-Eleven store is seen, Feb. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations…
Gas prices in Southern California surge to nearly $6 average per gallon
FILE PHOTO (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) LOS ANGELES – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 1.1 cents Saturday to $5.971, its highest…
The Ticket Fighter Reviews and Ratings (2026)
The Ticket Fighter company logo. Florida’s Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles runs one of the most severe point systems for drivers among all 50 states. For the typical…
How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers
Nate Collins fills his landscaping truck Monday, March 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) NEW YORK (AP) — As the war in Iran ratchets up, the price of…
Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Gas prices are manually increased in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs…
Award-winning journalist Ruben Nepales rejoins Inquirer
CONTRIBUTED LOS ANGELES – Ruben V. Nepales, the award-winning veteran entertainment journalist, has rejoined the Inquirer via its online edition, Inquirer.net. The Los Angeles-based writer’s long-running column, “Only IN Hollywood,”…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What happens next?
FILE – The Supreme Court is seen, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his…
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? What’s open, closed on Monday
FILE PHOTO (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) LOS ANGELES – Monday is a local, state and federal holiday in observance of Presidents Day, meaning schools and most government offices will be closed…
Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as company considers selling brand
FILE – This Dec. 15, 2016, file photo shows a Pizza Hut restaurant in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the…
2026 Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and more
This undated image provided by SVEDKA on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, shows a scene from the SVEDKA 2026 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (SVEDKA via AP) NEW YORK (AP) —…