West Virginia coal mines struggling through hiring shortage as demand increases worldwide
In Benwood, West Virginia, money comes in as coal goes out. Coal mines are going through a hiring shortage, which is hurting production.
Migration from big cities boosts housing prices in smaller markets
The 10 most overvalued housing markets in the U.S. are in Idaho, Florida and Arizona. This means homes are selling for more than their expected price. Boise is the No. 1 most overvalued market right now.
Gas prices help drive demand for electric vehicles, but supply chain concerns remain
Park West Mobility Service hasn't seen this much demand for electric vehicles in at least five years. Fuel prices going up is driving the market for electric vehicles.
Record gas prices lead to increase in carpooling
More people are choosing to carpool with gas prices still at record highs. A driver and passenger in a carpool service drive to and from work together every day. The money they're saving on gas makes up for the fee they're paying the company.
High gas prices spark struggle for food truck vendors: 'You really have to roll the dice'
Food truck vendors who cover their own gas are desperately trying to stay afloat amid record gas prices.
Nonprofit food deliveries concerned cost of gas could price out volunteer drivers
It's never been more expensive for volunteer food drivers to make deliveries for nonprofits. The cost of gas in Georgia is more than $4 per gallon, an all-time high.
Coffee prices skyrocketing for customers, roasters: ‘Everybody’s basically taking a hit’
Roasted coffee prices haven't spiked this much since 2012. Wholesale roasters are already trying to manage those increasing costs.
Pickleball business booms during COVID-19 pandemic
Pickleball's 2021 National Championship streamed with major broadcasting companies.
Seattle's new ship terminal poised to unclog the West Coast supply chain backup
The Port of Seattle’s brand new Terminal 5 already has major container ships coming in. The terminal is an outlet for ships stuck off of other west coast ports.