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California's average gas price hits new high

Prices in California, according to AAA, have been on an uphill swing, increasing from the $4.625 per gallon mark a week ago. About a month ago, prices were $4.466 per gallon, according to AAA. However, prices were hovering at $3.176 per gallon a year earlier.

Gas prices projected to dip lower in the coming days: analyst

Although the national average is about 1.8 cents higher compared to a week ago, De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, projects that prices will "start declining gently" because oil prices are $3 a barrel lower than their peak a few weeks ago.

Over 11,000 Boeing workers are seeking vaccine exemptions

The number of Boeing employees seeking a vaccine exemption on religious or medical grounds has reached more than 11,000 - or nearly 9% of its U.S. workforce - a level many times higher than executives initially estimated, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.