Everything Feels So Expensive. Here’s What’s Really Going On. NYT - Top Stories By: Natasha Sarin 21 October 2026 at 13:10 Whatever you call it, we can all agree this doesn’t feel good.
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses NYT - Top Stories By: Kevin Draper 20 October 2026 at 10:13 Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump held a rally on Monday night in Kansas, where farmers traditionally form a solid Republican voting bloc.
Food Pantry Patrons Face ‘Too Much Month at the End of Their Money’ NYT - Top Stories By: Audra D. S. Burch 18 October 2026 at 10:00 Food inflation, gas prices and cuts to federal benefits have created a “perfect storm” for food pantries, which have become vital parts of the family budget for millions of Americans. © Eze Amos for The New York Times“People are hungry, and they are scared,” said Chris Manno, who volunteers and shops at a food pantry in Virginia.