NEW YORK — Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock because the usually reliable staple is in short supply. Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, causing U.S. egg prices to skyrocket. The average price of a dozen ...

The conversation on social media is changing. Platforms and algorithms try to push the next big trend on unsuspecting users. But a new wave of creators — termed “the deinfluencers” — insist true joy comes from living on less rather than more. Deinfluencers reshape how people think ...

AMERICA MAKES LEADERSHIP: America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has announced its new chairpersons of the Roadmap Advisory Group and the Institute’s executive committee. Andrew Thompson, deputy chief engineer, additive manufacturing, at Northrop Grumman ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington, according to a new poll, but most still believe air transportation is generally safe. The survey ...

Emergency funds are an absolutely crucial aspect of any financial plan, regardless of the life stage or situation. For people who already have high-interest-rate debt, having an emergency fund can help guard against resorting to additional high-cost financing in a pinch. It also helps you ...

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 ...