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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

Many new electric vehicles are prohibitively expensive for car shoppers. But there are a few relatively low-cost options that provide plenty of usable range and utility. One great example is the Nissan Leaf. Originally debuting for 2011, it’s today’s longest-tenured EV and remains among the ...

Giant Eagle becomes part of Kroger in $1.65B deal

Staff report Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. announced Wednesday the $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle stores and its private label ventures. An unknown number of Giant Eagle stores will be dropped from its current roster of 197 to obtain federal regulatory approval, Kroger said in a ...

Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war. Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May. The job market is sturdy ...

Fifth straight week of fuel price drop

Staff report Motorists are continuing to see relief at the pump as the national gas price average declines for the fifth consecutive week, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Today’s national average is six cents less than last week at $3.86 per gallon. Gas prices are nine ...