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Stretch your fuel

DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas in to go about your day and get to work and pick the kids up ...

Cold stifles vehicle sales in February

Staff report Mahoning Valley’s franchised dealers, like its Northern Ohio counterparts, suffered a freeze in new vehicle sales following the release of the February’s figures. The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’ Association, based in Broadview Heights, said new vehicle sales of ...

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DEAN NAMED: Youngstown State University has announced the appointment of Christina Saenger, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration, effective April 1. Saenger has served as interim dean since July 2025 and brings extensive experience in academic ...

When markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient

NEW YORK (AP) — When stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect your retirement savings. Historically, though, staying calm has usually been best. The U.S. stock market has a track record of recovering from every steep drop ...

Tax scams are on the rise — here’s what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission. Consumer advocates and government ...

The best budget hatchbacks you can get in 2026

Compared to a typical sedan, a hatchback offers greater versatility thanks to its larger, easier-to-load trunk. Some hatchbacks are also fun to drive with nimble handling and peppy engines. Yet, with the surge in popularity of SUVs and crossovers, even the best hatchbacks often get overlooked. ...