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Track U.S., state and county gas prices

Gas prices across the country, after declining some of April, peaked in May.
This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.
This is a line chart showing the average U.S. gas price from Feb. 22 when it was less than $3 a gallon to April 30 when it was more than $4.20.
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Another crash and more grief as questions swirl around Tesla’s self-driving tech

Lawyers and the families of victims of fatal Tesla Autopilot crashes told NBC News they take issue with how Elon Musk markets the technology.
Tesla crash.
Tesla crash.

Map: How much you pay in federal and state gas taxes

Gas taxes and fees account for as much as 17% of the cost per gallon.
This U.S. state map shows how much in state, federal taxes and fees are tacked on to a gallon of gas. Values range from 18 cents to more than 60 cents per gallon.
This U.S. state map shows how much in state, federal taxes and fees are tacked on to a gallon of gas. Values range from 18 cents to more than 60 cents per gallon.

What you need to know about Trump Accounts

New investment accounts for children will launch this summer.
President Donald Trump speaks at at a "Trump Accounts" event on Jan. 28, 2026.
President Donald Trump speaks at at a "Trump Accounts" event on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Inside Iran, the economic fallout from war takes a huge personal toll

Before the war, a small chicken cost about 87 cents at the supermarket. Today it costs around $2.20.
Daily Life In Iran On Eve Of IranU.S. Agreement
Daily Life In Iran On Eve Of IranU.S. Agreement
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Trump made more than $1 billion from crypto. Many who invested weren’t so lucky.

About 1 million wallets with Trump’s meme coin have had net losses totaling $4.5 billion since January 2025, according to a blockchain analysis group.
Key Speakers At The Bitcoin 2024 Conference
Key Speakers At The Bitcoin 2024 Conference
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Trump discloses 327 unreported stock trades made a day before his first tariff pause

The disclosure, more than 14 months after the purchases occurred, is the latest revelation to fuel calls for greater scrutiny of the president’s financial assets.
Donald Trump speaks into a microphone at a podium and holds a sign titled "reciprocal tariffs" with a list of countries and percentages
Donald Trump speaks into a microphone at a podium and holds a sign titled "reciprocal tariffs" with a list of countries and percentages
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Inflation is making an appearance at holiday cookouts this year, survey finds

The average cost of a 10-person Fourth of July cookout increased nearly $3 from 2024.
Photo illustration of a hot dog with an American flag and price sticker
Photo illustration of a hot dog with an American flag and price sticker

U.S. adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow

The report marked the slowest month of hiring since February, when hiring contracted.
Thousands Look For Employment At Job Fair In Los Angeles
Thousands Look For Employment At Job Fair In Los Angeles
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Joanna Stern: It’s the end of typing as we know it

NBC News’ chief tech analyst describes how advancements in AI voice-transcription technology are making typing a thing of the past. Mostly.
Young woman holds a smartphone to speak a voice message, focused expression and warm indoor lighting.
Young woman holds a smartphone to speak a voice message, focused expression and warm indoor lighting.
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The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the school shooting victims.
Comedian Tim Heidecker delivers an update on the future of InfoWars on The Onion YouTube channel in May.
Comedian Tim Heidecker delivers an update on the future of InfoWars on The Onion YouTube channel in May.

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