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Is Social Security keeping up with your cost of living? Share your story

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Many older Americans are finding it even harder to keep up with the ever-rising cost of living these days. If this is true for you, tell us more about it in the form below: The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Disc...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Americans spend most on groceries in these 15 cities, study finds

Inflation has backed off from the eye-watering double digit numbers after the pandemic, but unfortunately for Americans grocery store prices haven't gone down – an especially painful trend for residents of some U.S. cities, according to a new study....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 7, 2026

Truckers thought the worst was over. Then diesel prices doubled

By Alicia Wallace, Natasha Chen, CNN Wilmington, California (CNN) — The rattling whir of a diesel generator fills a corner of the truck yard. For JD & LA Trucking, it’s the sound of business, the company’s bread and butter (… and poultry, produce and other perishables): The gener...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Small business cybersecurity: The low-cost basics that stop most attacks

For many small business owners, cybersecurity sits somewhere below invoices, payroll, and the customer waiting at the counter. With so much going into running a business, investment in cybersecurity often falls to the back burner. But cybersecurity can often be cheaper and easier...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Is a $100 or more premium domain worth it? Real business owners weigh in

When starting a business, every dollar counts. So, when you’re asked, “how much are you willing to pay for a domain?” you might be tempted to answer, “as little as possible.” But a domain name might be worth more than you’d think. First, a quick primer: A domain name is the addre...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Corporate swag makes an eco-friendly shift

Branded t-shirts, tote bags proudly displaying the company logo, or that customized tumbler sitting on a colleague’s desk. What do all of these have in common? They’re all part of a company’s marketing strategy, designed to build brand awareness and nurture business relationships...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

The hidden cost of winning new business

Leading a service business often means keeping an eye on every variable that could jeopardize productivity, revenue and retention. However, even with committed teams, happy clients and respected deadlines, money may still end up being lost. That’s a frustrating scenario for agenc...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Deb Haaland, candidate for New Mexico Governor

Name: Deb Haaland Age: 65 Party: Democratic Occupation: Former United States Secretary of the Interior Website Relevant Experience Former Congresswoman for New Mexico CD-1 and former U.S. Interior Secretary. Personal Deb Haaland went from running a salsa business and relying on S...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

After a re-energizing year, Chanel takes flight

By Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN; Photos by Cha Gonzalez Paris (CNN) — A year after his highly-rated debut as the new artistic director of Chanel, Matthieu Blazy showed that despite the rave reviews and frenzied shoppers, he hasn’t lost sight of how it all began. On Monday night, the...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

What’s causing retail employee burnout, and how can your POS help?

Visit any retail store on a Saturday in November. Between the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, you’ll see employees ringing up customers, heading to the backroom to grab requested items, and keeping everyday essentials stocked — all while they’re trying to keep the checkout...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Shoppers are growing skeptical about AI: Where it still earns confidence

When an order is delayed, or a card has been charged twice, do shoppers prefer typing their question to the AI agent on the website, or do they go looking for a phone number to ask a human? For most shoppers, it depends on the question. Ahead of the busiest shopping period of the...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

A peek into renovations at the historic Kress Building

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Renovations of the historic Kress Building are still underway in Downtown El Paso, and ABC-7 will take a look at the progress made since first reported in 2022. El Paso businessman and billionaire Paul Foster's Franklin Mountain Investments bought the Kres...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Elephant Butte businesses at risk as water levels reach historic low

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – Elephant Butte business owners worry for their livelihoods as low water levels resulted in fewer tourists this summer. While heavy rainfall slightly increased Elephant Butte Lake's levels, some tourists skipped the opportunity to visit the area. Now,...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Sunday Funday: Flavors of home

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- At one El Paso restaurant, a chef is serving up the memories, traditions and flavors that shaped his culinary journey. One plate at a time. "Just ask anybody who's moved away from el paso, and they will tell you that the thing they miss the most is the fo...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

Why doesn’t high speed rail work in America?

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — American railroads were once the envy of the world and the engine of its industrial age. But that hasn’t been the case for more than half a century. Brightline, founded in 2012, wanted to change all that. The Florida private rail company ran yellow t...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026

Inside a tiny prairie town relying on immigrants for hospital work

By Evelio Contreras, CNN Hettinger, North Dakota (CNN) — “Do you like McDonald’s?” That was the first question Marichu Castillo Villamiel was asked when she applied for a job at a hospital in Hettinger, North Dakota, a tiny town of about 1,100 people and only one grocery store. I...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026

Are GLP-1 users eating out less, or just ordering less?

An estimated 11% of U.S. adults now take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024, according to Gallup’s 2026 polling . In August 2026, Toast surveyed 850 U.S. adults who currently take a GLP-1 and buy at least one restaurant meal a week. The survey asked what chang...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 3, 2026

Outlet Shoppes to host breast cancer awareness event

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso are teaming up with Mija, Yes You can and Wild West 4X4 to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special event on Saturday, Oct. 3 The Mija, Yes You Can: Get Your Mammogram event will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. [...]...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 3, 2026

Does wine go bad? How to tell

Curious if wine goes bad? The answer—in short—is yes, and it happens rather quickly. Rarely does a bottle of wine go unfinished, but in the off-chance it does, Silver Oak Winery explains how to properly store the opened bottle, how long the wine can be enjoyed before it is past i...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 29, 2026

How journalists feel about citing AI-generated PR, according to data

Journalists need sources when writing an article. Tracking down sources to comment on a topic, like experts in a medical field or business owners affected by a policy decision, can be time consuming. This is where platforms like Help a Reporter Out (HARO) come in. It works like t...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 29, 2026

Why clothing sizes still don't mean the same thing from one brand to another

Walk into three stores looking for a size 8, and you may leave with a 6, an 8, and a 10, all of which fit. Online, where shoppers cannot try garments on first, those discrepancies become harder to navigate. When shopping across apparel brands, including online, consulting brand-s...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 29, 2026

Streets in Canutillo now open after downed live electrical wires

UPDATE -- Power has been restored to the area and all roads are now open. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has closed several streets due to live electrical wires being down. Second, Third and Fourth streets at La Mesa Street are currently blocked of...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 29, 2026

El Paso baseball shop helps shape MLB history

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Overfly Sports in Downtown El Paso has become a leading baseball bat manufacturer, creating bats for major and minor-league players. Now, the shop has another accolade it can add to its growing list! Earlier this season, the shop custom-created a baseball ba...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 28, 2026

Rudy's West El Paso location to close

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Rudy's West El Paso location posted signs on its doors, letting customers it will be closing this weekend. Signage read, "Closing October 3rd." The location at 6401 South Desert Boulevard is among a group of businesses that have closed due to the road expa...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit for first time

SpaceX on Monday sent its Starship out to orbit for the first time, with the company looking for the craft to achieve six laps around the Earth in order to show off its capability for the NASA Artemis program, according to The Associated Press. SpaceX said everything needs to go ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 28, 2026

Mora to step down as leader of El Paso Chamber at end of year

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Ricardo Mora, the president and CEO of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, will step down at the end of the year to pursue an expansion of his business, the organization announced. Mora has been head of the El Paso Chamber since August 2024. He will step dow...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 26, 2026

Rogue OpenAI agents targeted three separate US government websites

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI said Friday that some of its AI agents went rogue and probed US government websites this summer — the latest revelation of the artificial intelligence company’s technology. The New York Times first reported that the AI agents went rogue and at...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 26, 2026

Survey: How US restaurants are handling inflation, labor, AI, and revenue growth

Restaurants are proving their durability in 2026. Each year, Toast polls hundreds of restaurant operators to get a pulse check on the industry. How are restaurants faring in 2026? What are the biggest pain points? Where do they see opportunity, and how has that changed since last...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 26, 2026

6 reminder email templates for small business waiting up to a month to get paid

Chasing a late invoice is one of the more awkward parts of running a small business. The work has been done and the invoice has been sent, yet the money still hasn’t landed. According to Xero Small Business Insights , U.S. small businesses were paid an average of 8.5 days late an...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 26, 2026

Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?

Small business ownership means sacrificing time, predictable income, and sometimes even your own paycheck to build a business. Those sacrifices can become permanent if you’re not careful. Becoming your own boss often comes with a trade-off or two. Starting a business can mean lea...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 26, 2026

The AI career premium: How AI skills are accelerating career paths

As companies continue to embed AI across business functions, AI fluency has moved from an experimental skill to an expected competency. Pay and promotion decisions are starting to reflect that shift. At companies where AI is already central to how work gets done, those skills are...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 26, 2026

Veteran represents ReadyOne's workforce in Washington, D.C.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Ruben Martinez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and ReadyOneIndustries employee with a visual disability, represented the company’s El Paso workforce atSourceAmerica’s Grassroots Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. According to a news release from ReadyOne...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 25, 2026