Inflation surged in March after the Iran war triggered a major oil shock, with consumer prices up 3.3% from a year earlier and 0.9% from February. The jump was driven largely by energy costs, especially gasoline, which rose about 21% to 25% in March depending on the report cited. What drove the spike The reports say the conflict caused disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, sending crude and fuel prices sharply higher. That fed

A smash-and-grab crew reportedly used sledgehammers to hit a New Jersey jewelry store and flee with merchandise, in a fast-moving robbery that’s drawing attention for its boldness. Similar recent cases in the region have involved suspects smashing display cases in broad daylight and escaping with high-value goods in minutes. What the reports say The incident fits a growing pattern of smash-and-grab jewelry heists, where thieves use heavy tools to break in quickly and take lux

The price of bottled water is expected to rise in the U.S. because higher oil prices are pushing up the cost of plastic packaging, which is a major input for bottled drinks. Analysts also say companies are likely to pass those higher costs on to shoppers, so the increase could show up pretty quickly at stores. Why it’s happening The main driver is the spike in oil tied to the Iran conflict, which has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lifted energy costs worl

Candy makers are quietly reformulating products as climate change drives cocoa prices higher and makes supplies less reliable. A recent PBS report says Hershey is now moving some classic brands back to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes after consumer backlash over changes and substitutes. What’s changing Manufacturers have been using less cocoa, swapping in cheaper fats or partially coating candies in chocolate to cut costs. When recipes fall below the standard for milk

Anthropic says its newest model, Claude Mythos Preview, is too powerful to release publicly because it can find and exploit serious software vulnerabilities with unusual accuracy. Instead of a full launch, Anthropic is giving limited access to a small group of partners for defensive cybersecurity work. Why it matters The company says the model’s capabilities raise concerns that criminals or spies could misuse it, especially for breaking into major operating systems and web br

CoreWeave has struck an expanded $21 billion AI infrastructure deal with Meta, extending support for Meta’s AI workloads through December 2032. The agreement builds on their earlier $14.2 billion partnership and includes access to Nvidia-based systems for Meta’s compute needs. What changed This latest announcement is an expansion of an existing relationship, not a brand-new partnership. CoreWeave said the deal reflects demand from major AI companies for high-performance cloud

Shop Tam Fam is back with a fresh round of home-friendly finds, and Tamron Hall is spotlighting items that can add comfort, style, and convenience to everyday life. The segment leans into the show’s usual mix of practical picks and fun deals, with everything from home luxury to wellness and fashion featured for the Tam Fam. What’s featured This latest edition highlights stylish, comfortable items that work well for spring and beyond, including wearable pieces with useful det

Oil prices fell sharply and stocks rallied after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, giving markets a relief boost after weeks of tension. Investors reacted to the possibility that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume more normally, easing fears about a major oil supply disruption. Market reaction U.S. crude dropped to around $95 a barrel after earlier spikes, while stock futures jumped, with the Dow up by more than 1,000 points in early trading. G

Restaurants are increasingly asking diners to put their phones away, and the trend seems to be catching on because people are craving more presence at the table. Reporting says these phone-free spots are now appearing in nearly a dozen states, with customers often saying they talk more, enjoy the food more, and feel less distracted when the devices are locked up. Why it’s spreading Owners and chefs say phones can pull attention away from conversation, flavor, and the overall

Texas is emerging as a real challenger to Wall Street, especially in Dallas, where NYSE Texas, Nasdaq’s regional headquarters, and the Texas Stock Exchange are helping build a new financial center. The state’s appeal comes from lower taxes, lighter regulation, and a business-friendly environment that has already pulled in banks and major financial firms. What’s driving it Goldman Sachs’ new campus is one of the clearest signs of the shift, and the growing cluster of exchanges

Alicia Levine says investors should watch policy uncertainty, tariffs, and how geopolitical conflict affects market volatility, rather than reacting to every headline. She also says the bigger issue is the rate of change in policy, because markets can handle bad news better than constant uncertainty. What to watch Levine pointed to tariffs and trade deficits as key pressure points, and said those factors were part of why BNY Wealth lowered its S&P 500 forecast and raised rec

Nike shares fell to a decade low after the company gave a disappointing outlook that overshadowed better-than-expected quarterly results. The latest setback shows that CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround is taking longer than investors hoped, especially with weakness in China, tariff pressure, and uneven brand momentum. What happened Nike said it expects revenue to decline 2% to 4% in the next quarter, which was worse than Wall Street expected. That guidance helped drive the stock

Intel says it is joining Elon Musk’s Terafab project, a semiconductor effort tied to Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The company said it will help “refactor” chip-factory technology and use its design, fabrication, and packaging experience to support the project’s goal of massive compute output. What was announced Intel’s post said it was “proud to join the Terafab project” with Musk’s companies, but it did not spell out exactly what Intel will do. Reports say the broader aim is to b

In the post-pandemic period, job-hopping often came with meaningful raises, but that advantage has narrowed. At the same time, hiring has slowed, so workers have fewer attractive options and less leverage to make a switch. This “job-hugging” trend may help companies keep turnover down, but it can also make workers feel stuck and less motivated to pursue better opportunities. Economists warn that if people stay in roles they don’t like for too long, it can also weigh on innova

Workman opened his first practice in 1980 after borrowing money from his family, then grew the business through a model that let dentists focus on care while Heartland handled the administrative side. That strategy helped the company expand to roughly 1,900 practices and about 3,100 dentists across 39 states, according to recent reporting. Not everyone in the profession loved his approach. Some dentists have criticized dental service organizations like Heartland for making th

The strategy is meant to bring traffic back into stores and protect market share after years of price increases. McDonald’s U.S. leadership has said the company wants to defend its “leadership position in value,” and reports indicate the move has already helped lift sales and guest counts. Consumers have become much more sensitive to fast-food pricing, with many saying meals no longer feel affordable the way they once did. McDonald’s says the average price of its menu items h

According to reports, the dip arrived as part of a broader wave of unexplained shipments to other Philadelphia eateries, with some restaurants discarding the product and others giving it away after checking it for safety. The brand said it was not responsible for the delivery, and the exact source of the shipment remains unclear. The bizarre incident has drawn attention because it hit a tiny business that had nowhere to store that much perishable product. For now, the mystery

Amazon reportedly pulling back from its billion-dollar shipping deal is putting even more pressure on an already struggling Postal Service, and the timing couldn’t be tougher. When one of the biggest package customers starts stepping away, the financial strain gets real fast — and that has people wondering what this means for mail service, delivery costs, and the future of USPS altogether.

Thorne is benefiting from a generational move away from “just vitamins” and toward wellness products that promise performance, focus, sleep support, and stress relief. The company says consumers under 40 now make up a big share of its revenue and are spending about 1.5 times more on wellness than their parents did.

KitKat has launched a “stolen chocolate” tracker after a shipment of about 12 tonnes of bars disappeared in transit, and yes, the company said it’s not a prank. The tracker lets people check the eight-digit batch code on the back of their KitKat to see whether their bar may be part of the missing shipment.