By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs. Sales at retail stores and … Continued
For those who’ve been through one, talk of a recession can be triggering. We’re not officially there yet (as of this writing), but it’s natural to be anxious about increased prices due to tariffs and the potential aftermath. Related Articles … Continued
By Lacey Pfalz, TravelPulse Inspired by popular historical drama series and social media, a growing travel trend encourages travelers heading to Europe to enjoy a different accommodation style than a hotel or private cottage: castles. Castles, especially in the United … Continued
Isabel Allende has been a literary legend for more than four decades. The novelist made a living with words before she turned her attention to fiction. Allende worked as a journalist in Chile until she was forced to leave the … Continued
With Memorial Day just around the corner, my culinary thoughts turn to grilling season. Informal gatherings with the main course fired up on the barbecue are a source of spring-to-summer fun. As a side dish, flavorful rice is often my … Continued
Corpus Christi is a town built around water. But while the Gulf of Mexico has made the region what it is today, seawater can’t save Corpus from a rapidly growing water crisis. As the Gulf shines on the horizon, water … Continued