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Are socially distanced chickens laying more affordable eggs?

Pasture-raised hens aren’t any more immune to bird flu, and their premium eggs aren’t getting cheaper. But prices have held steady while conventional egg costs explode.

NBC News - 22h

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

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Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE could be the answer to the US affordable housing crisis

Every dollar lost to waste, fraud and abuse comes at a staggering cost to the families and individuals who rely on the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Hill - Feb. 27

Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?

Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"

Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."

CBS News - 4d

Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.

The New York Times - 3d

Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans

The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - 3d

The U.S. is appointing an 'affordability czar' — here’s what that means for you

As the federal government vows to to tackle rising prices, there are key steps consumers can take to bring monthly costs down.

CNBC - 1d

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - Feb. 19

The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries

One of the downstream impacts of bird flu and the soaring egg prices: its impact on bakeries. We visit one Pittsburgh bakery struggling that’s seen egg prices soar in the last two years, and the ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar

As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Denny's joins Waffle House in adding egg surcharge

Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Denny's joins Waffle House in adding egg surcharge

Denny’s is joining Waffle House in adding an egg surcharge, according to a statement from the company. “Denny’s remains committed to providing our guests with delicious meals they love at the value ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

Watch Eubank slap opponent Benn with egg

Watch as Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg in a chaotic face-off at an extraordinary media conference in Manchester.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Agriculture secretary outlines plan to lower egg prices

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a “five pronged strategy” to lower the cost of eggs in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed citing the avian flu as an ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Egg Prices Could Jump Another 41% This Year

USDA is also spending more to battle avian flu, which caused 166 million chickens to be culled to prevent disease spread.

Inc. - Feb. 26

How egg producers are working to resolve shortages

According to a CBS News price tracker, the average price of a dozen eggs is nearly double what it was last year, sending grocery bills soaring. The increased prices are partially due to an egg ...

CBS News - 5d

Split Fiction - How To Hatch The Underlands Bird Egg

During Split Fiction 's Underlands level, you'll meet all manner of creatures big and small. Along the way, you'll encounter a rather distressed pair of bird parents, and their new baby, who seems ...

GameSpot - 2h

Bucking trend, McDonald's vows no egg surcharges as it preps $1 Egg McMuffin Day

McDonald's is leaning into its reputation as a breakfast value offering, vowing to reject a surcharge on meals with eggs while announcing a special one-day discount on Egg McMuffins.

NBC News - Feb. 25

PETA cites 'all-time high' egg prices in appeal to Trump to use potatoes at White House Easter Egg Roll

A leading animal rights organization is pointing to high egg prices in a push for President Trump to swap yolks for spuds at this year's White House Easter Egg Roll. In a letter to the commander in ...

The Hill - 1d

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

BBC News - 5d

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates

The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.

Wired - 4d

Fired National Park worker can't afford Crohn's drug without health insurance

Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of ...

CBS News - 1d

For Savvy New Yorkers, It’s All About Cheap Eggs and Where to Find Them

A bird flu outbreak affecting eggs hits differently in a city where prices and availability fluctuate from block to block.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices

The company said the size of the surcharge will vary across locations and markets.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Another restaurant chain to add egg surcharge at some locations amid shortage

With the nationwide egg shortage, Denny's said it will be adding a surcharge to every meal that includes eggs at some of its locations. The restaurant chain didn't say which of its 1,500 locations ...

CBS News - Feb. 25

Eubank Jr slaps Benn with egg at chaotic face-off

Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn across the face with an egg during a head-to-head at an extraordinary media conference for their fight in Manchester.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA

Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.

The Hill - Feb. 26

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

U.S. considers increasing egg imports amid skyrocketing prices

Strategy to fight avian influenza includes vaccine research and more money for biosecurity, USDA says.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Beloved bald eagles hoping for triplets as fans wait to watch eggs hatch

Bald eagle Jackie laid three eggs this year and, since then, she and her partner Shadow have taken turns keeping the eggs warm as thousands of fans keep an eagle eye on a live cam of the couple.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Melania Trump sets date for White House Easter Egg Roll

Melania Trump is getting ready to roll out the first White House Easter Egg Roll of President Trump's second term. The springtime tradition will take place on April 21, the White House announced ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Conor Benn ‘deserved embarrassment’ of egg hit, says Chris Eubank Jr

‘If I had an opportunity to do it again then I would’ Egg hit during Tuesday press conference sparked brawl Chris Eubank Jr said Conor Benn “deserved the embarrassment” of being hit with an egg ...

The Guardian - 6d

The Best Minecraft Movie Easter Eggs Hiding In The New Trailer

The Best Minecraft Movie Easter Eggs Hiding In The New Trailer The impression that you get the first time you log into Minecraft is of a simple, straightforward world. Experienced players know ...

GameSpot - 6d

Here’s when Vital Farms predicts it will be selling more eggs

The company will continue to invest in brands and supply-chain capabilities as it targets $1 billion in sales by 2027.

MarketWatch - 6d

Egg prices are threatening a classic holiday tradition: Easter dye kits

The makers of Easter egg dye kits are bracing for the potential fallout if the egg shortage doesn't begin to clear up before the April 20 holiday.

CNBC - 6d

Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know

Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.

Inc. - 5d

Rising egg prices in the US spark chicken rental trend

The service provides hens, feed, and support for six months, allowing customers to collect fresh eggs at home.

BBC News - 2d

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