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Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living - While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back. Abby Hughes - News - Business - | 2 hours ago

While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.

CBC News - Business - 36 minutes ago

Retailer Next warns of price hikes as costs increase due to Iran war

Brand increased its estimated cost of Middle East conflict to £47 million - up from predicted £15 million

Independent UK - Business - 1 hour ago

Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living

While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Next to hike prices overseas as it faces higher Iran war cost hit

The fashion and homewares chain increased its estimated cost of the Middle East conflict to £47 million from the £15 million guidance given in March.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Wetherspoons warns on profits due to 'substantial' cost increases

It came as the firm, which has 794 managed pubs and 21 franchise sites, revealed slower sales growth over the latest quarter.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.

Aljazeera - World - 2 hours ago

Supermarkets warn food costs due to Iran war will keep soaring

Higher food inflation not just down to Iran conflict, plead supermarkets

Independent UK - Business - 3 hours ago

Money -- Rising costs blow €2,000 hole in household budgets

Soaring food prices, energy costs and health insurance costs is putting pressure on household budgets.

Independent.ie - Business - 4 hours ago

The Hidden Housing Cost: How HOAs Are Becoming a 'Shadow Mortgage'

With sticky inflation and the cost of labor and materials continuing to increase, HOA fees are rising as well.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

HUD Updates Environmental Regulations to Lower Costs for Multifamily Housing Developers

Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Best 2026 Met Gala looks -- Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night. -- May 4

Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night.

CBS News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Trump argues rising gas prices are worth war -- Iran's leverage depends on President Trump feeling political pressure at home. Gas prices are up and support for the war is not. Ed O'Keefe reports on domestic pressure on the Trump administration.

Iran's leverage depends on President Trump feeling political pressure at home. Gas prices are up and support for the war is not. Ed O'Keefe reports on domestic pressure on the Trump administration.

CBS News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high amid rising inflation

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds – also known as gilts – was up 0.14 percentage points to 5.798% on Tuesday

Independent UK - Business - 11 hours ago

Want to watch the World Cup? L.A. unveils details about its free and low-cost fan zones

The city of Los Angeles announced dates, venues and activities for its 10 World Cup watch parties, during which games will be projected on screens.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 12 hours ago

Fertilizer shortages and rising fuel prices could trigger food crisis across Asia

The closing of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked exports of natural gas, a key input for nitrogen-based fertilizers

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs

Aluminum's surge since the start of the Iran war is creating cost pressures for some of America's largest companies.

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Ontario's new price cap rule frustrates season ticket holders looking to offset costs

It will force people to let their tickets go for no more than face value or consider riskier, unprotected sales on social media platforms or outside venues

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 15 hours ago

US New-Home Sales Pop Despite Rising Mortgage Rates

The median price for new single-family homes declined more than 6 percent to $387,400, a near five-year low.

Epoch Times - Business - 15 hours ago

UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high -- There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

BBC News - Business - 17 hours ago

Canada's big banks could cut costs by closing more branches, analyst report says

TD would have the most to gain theoretically if it shuttered branches within three kilometres of other locations

The Globe and Mail - Business - 18 hours ago

Jewish Voters Fear Rising Antisemitism as Swastika Vandalism Hits New York

Several New York synagogues and homes were vandalized with swastikas overnight on Monday, amid rising antisemitic incidents worldwide.

Newsweek - US News - 18 hours ago

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? -- Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

BBC News - Business - 19 hours ago

Key highlights from the 2026 Met Gala -- Beyonce returned to the Met Gala and was joined by Blue Ivy and Jay-Z. Celebrities wore colorful, intricate garments, paying homage to the Met's exhibit "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion is Art." PEOPLE's Brittany Talarico joins CBS News with more highlights.

Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala and was joined by Blue Ivy and Jay-Z. Celebrities wore colorful, intricate garments, paying homage to the Met's exhibit "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion is Art." PEOPLE's Brittany Talarico joins CBS News with more highlights.

CBS News - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

RAC issues petrol price warning as costs highest since Iran war began

Oil still cheaper than it should be, warn some experts

Independent UK - Business - 21 hours ago

EU says Iran war has already cost bloc more than $35 billion

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned on Tuesday of the rising energy costs for the bloc triggered by the war in Iran and the subsequent blockade of...

Daily Sabah - Business - 23 hours ago

Fuel price rises caused by cost of oil rather than retail margins – watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins have been ‘broadly unchanged’ since the start of the war in the Middle East.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Celebrity News -- In pictures: Stars turn out in force at Met Gala to embrace 'costume art' theme

Celebrities including Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Katy Perry walked the carpet at the Met Gala on Monday — many of t...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

BBC News - World - 1 day ago

Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures — here's the surprising amount he'll have to pay

Musk won't have to give up any money he allegedly saved from the delay.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rising gas prices are crushing restaurant sales as $4 a gallon becomes tipping point

U.S. restaurant chains report weaker than expected sales growth as high gas prices squeeze consumer budgets and force a shift toward value menu offerings.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

NYC lost more residents across all income levels in 2025 as Americans flee high-cost blue cities

After two years of growth, New York City’s population fell in 2025, as many movers stayed local, heading to nearby suburbs and neighboring states.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

America is having a surprising church revival

Gen Z and Millennials are driving an unexpected return to the pews in the US, reversing decades of decline in faith and worship attendance

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Space Exploration -- SpaceX's AI pivot promises the stars. Could it cost NASA the moon?

Massive investments in AI may bring synergy and revenue to SpaceX, or could create problems for it and NASA, especially if the AI bubble pops

Scientific American - Technology - 1 day ago

How much of our personalities are fixed at birth? -- Research is revealing surprising new insights about how much our genes do – and don't – make us who we are.

Research is revealing surprising new insights about how much our genes do – and don't – make us who we are.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Ashish K. Jha and Thomas C. Tsai -- To lower health care costs, fix who does the work

Letting nurses, pharmacists, and AI handle routine care could make the system cheaper and more efficient.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Federal minimum wage could rise to $25 under new proposal aimed at tackling rising living costs

A group of Democratic lawmakers in the United States has introduced new legislation that would gradually raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $25 over the next decade. The proposal,...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

CTV QP: Colorado governor on the costly effects of tariffs -- Opens in new window

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks about the impact tariffs against Canada is having on businesses and consumers in the state.

CTV News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

How a Law Intended to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills Increased Patient Costs

Under the law’s arbitration system, out-of-network providers win most disputes, collecting payments well above Medicare and in-network rates.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a U.S. government bailout plan.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?

High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

BBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

A surprising sunscreen booster may be hiding at your favorite bar

Something exciting is brewing in the skincare world.

New York Post - Weird - 3 days ago

Thousands of Venezuelans protest cost of living, low wages

Workers in Venezuela have been protesting for weeks, saying they are struggling to get by as inflation has skyrocketed in the country. The government has announced a wage increase but questions remain about where the money will come from. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks with Ana Vanessa Herrero about what Venezuelans are experiencing.

NBC News - World - 4 days ago

Californians who move away are typically saving hundreds a month on housing costs

Californians who leave the state save an average of $672 per month on housing and are 48% more likely to become homeowners, a UC Berkeley study found.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Two UK pub chains axed along with 3,500 jobs amid rising taxes

Whitbread, which owns both Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is planning to close all 197 of its standalone restaurant sites

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

'Surprising' momentum for housing market in April as prices jump to record high

The UK housing market has continued to regain momentum despite uncertainties caused by the Middle East conflict, Nationwide Building Society said.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

The hidden costs of Asia's data center rush

Many countries in Asia have no requirement for environmental impact assessments, and regulatory frameworks, where they exist at all, are years behind the pace of construction. Communities most affected are rarely consulted.

Global Voices - Business - 5 days ago

'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices -- Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

BBC News - US News - 5 days ago

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

Why did the Bank keep interest rates the same despite rising inflation?

A large majority of policymakers opted to keep interest rates at 3.75% at the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

Rising household costs 'will be felt hardest by those already struggling'

The Bank of England base rate was held at 3.75% on Thursday but there are concerns around the impacts of inflation.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

Google stuns Wall Street with earnings, Meta slides over AI costs

Google-parent Alphabet stunned Wall Street with its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as Big Tech rival Meta left investors tepid amid concerns about...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 days ago

Iran mocks Trump over rising oil price as it skyrockets past $125

Trump is slated to receive a briefing on plans for a series of military strikes ​on Iran in hopes it will return to negotiations

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

20 Apr 2026 -- Is AI making us forget how to think? -- As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental outsourcing comes with a cost. -- 20 Apr 2026

As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental outsourcing comes with a cost.

BBC News - Health - 6 days ago

Medical Misdiagnosis Costs Billions—Women Often Pay More

Medical misdiagnosis costs hundreds of billions of dollars each year and quietly drains household finances—especially for women.

Newsweek - Health - 6 days ago

The human cost of the data center push in Latin America

In this cross-border article, Global Voices is sharing stories from several countries in Latin America where communities are pushing back against AI-driven data center development.

Global Voices - Technology - 6 days ago

Immigration raids upending Chicago's construction industry amid worker shortage, higher costs

President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement has been affecting Chicago’s labor market, notably tradesmen like roofers, framers, concrete layers and landscapers.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 6 days ago

Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank

Middle East war sparks record energy supply shock, fueling inflation and threatening global economic growth, World Bank warns

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

Rectal Cancer Is Rising In Millennials. Doctors Have A Theory Why.

Rates of rectal cancer deaths are rising in adults under 50.

Huffington Post - Health - 6 days ago

Nearly half of Gen X workers are delaying retirement as rising costs, stagnant wages drain savings

Nearly 50% of Gen X employees are pushing back their retirement dates due to rising costs and stagnant wages, according to a new PwC financial wellness survey.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Social media's role in rising political violence in America in spotlight

Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses the explosion of violent political rhetoric on social media platforms.

Fox News - Technology - 7 days ago

India's quick-commerce boom comes with human cost

India's quick-commerce boom promises 10-minute deliveries. But for delivery riders, it means long hours, low pay and constant risk. A ground report from Delhi on the people powering this multibillion-dollar industry.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 9 days ago

Thousands line up for free groceries amid rising food prices

Rising grocery prices are continuing to strain household budgets across Canada, with more people turning to community support as the cost of basic food remains high.

CTV News - World - 9 days ago

Surprising link between alcohol use and social media in kids

‘These findings suggest that social media environments may play a role in exposure to alcohol-related content and behaviors,’ one researcher said

Independent UK - Health - 11 days ago

16 Apr 2026 -- Here's why you might want to be rained on -- Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood. -- 16 Apr 2026

Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood.

BBC News - Health - 12 days ago

Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: 'It's a medical crisis'

By 2035, rectal cancer death rates could exceed deaths from colon cancer, new research suggests.

NBC News - Health - 13 days ago

Why hay fever season is getting longer: Experts break down surprising facts and how to find relief

According to the latest research, hay fever season is becoming longer and more intense due to global environmental changes. A recent review by 65 scientists found that the pollen season now...

International The News - Health - 13 days ago

Turkish artist turns plastic waste into portraits, costumes

Turkish artist transforms plastic waste and other discarded materials into layered costumes and portrait artworks, using her practice to highlight...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 13 days ago

We're Exploring More About Loneliness — And Researchers Say This Latest Study Is 'Surprising'

The authors of the study found interesting takeaways after evaluating the potential effects loneliness had on memory in people 65 and older.

Huffington Post - Health - 14 days ago

How cutting one costly habit could save small businesses thousands on fuel: expert

High gas prices are squeezing small businesses, but Ford Pro says cutting unnecessary vehicle idling could save fleet operators thousands each year.

Fox News - Business - 16 days ago

Colorectal cancer deaths rising among less-educated young adults: Study

A new study finds that the rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated among those with lower levels of education, pointing to...

Daily Sabah - Health - 19 days ago

Businesses shift to lower-regulation states as costs mount

Outer Realm CEO Dhara Patel relocated from New York to Florida, citing heavy compliance costs and tax savings as key factors in her business move.

Fox News - Business - 21 days ago

OpenAI says energy costs and regulation hold back major UK investment

OpenAI said the plans were being shelved until the ‘right conditions’ allow for long-term investment in the UK’s infrastructure.

Evening Standard - Technology - 21 days ago

Giving children tablets instead of liquid medicine could cut NHS costs – experts

Researchers examined patients with a condition called congenital hyperinsulinism.

Evening Standard - Health - 26 days ago

Cost of living: Will the benefits rise have an impact?

Sky's Rob Powell looks at how changes to state pensions and benefits will help the public with the cost of living

Sky News - Business - 29 days ago

Surprising hidden pattern connecting over 1,500 languages found

Findings point to shared cognitive pressures forcing evolution of languages

Independent UK - Science - 29 days ago

What business cost increases are being introduced in April?

Sky News takes a look at the various measures that will apply to companies, employees and ultimately consumers either from 1 April, or the start of the new financial year on 6 April.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

Why diesel prices are rising faster than petrol

Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway examines why the cost of diesel in the UK has increased at a faster rate than petrol.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

How much is your council tax rising?

Sky News analysis has found that residents in more than a third of local areas across England will see their council tax rise by 5% or more.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Cost of Living

SBS - World - 1 month ago

Tax Day is coming: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money

Tax experts revealed five expensive filing errors that could cost you money this season, from choosing the wrong filing status to missing the April 15 payment deadline.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

LLMs can unmask pseudonymous users at scale with surprising accuracy

Pseudonymity has never been perfect for preserving privacy. Soon it may be pointless.

Ars Technica - Business - 2 months ago

Wasting renewable energy comes at a high cost for the Dominican Republic

By operating thermal plants above their limits and maintaining a grid with insufficient storage capacity, the DR wastes part of its clean energy and generates multimillion-dollar losses.

Global Voices - Science - 3 months ago

UAE: AI employee replaces 100 jobs, cuts $100K costs

ALBAWABA – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) employee, which has effectively replaced around 100 jobs a

Albawaba - Business - 3 months ago

Welsh holiday let owners fight council tax that would cost them millions

Holiday unit owners in Powys are expected to pay a council tax premium of 75% on top of the normal charge

WalesOnline - Business - 4 months ago

Businesses Warn of Labor Shortages as Trump Faces Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Costs

US businesses sue Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning of labor shortages.

International Business Times - US News - 6 months ago

Paul Costelloe will close inaugural Ireland Fashion Week

DESIGNER Paul Costelloe will present the closing show at the inaugural Ireland Fashion Week its o...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 9 months ago

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Is Outsourcing More of His Office's Work to Costly Private Lawyers

Despite having an office of hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton is frequently opting for private lawyers — many to whom he has personal or political ties — to argue on behalf of Texas. One attorney cost taxpayers more than $24,000 for a day’s work.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed​ and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News - Business - 1 year ago

Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?

Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a stable homegrown solution for consumers while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

KITCHEN CABINET: -- Delicious recipes, surprising power foods & juicy secrets to eating better

Food and Drink brings you the latest news on FOXNews.com. Topics include delicious recipes, advice from food experts, hot restaurants, party tips, and menus.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 year ago

What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection -- Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

CBS News - Health - 1 year ago

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over the Years

Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over The Years

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 4 years ago