On November 13, 2025, the US Mint pressed the final pennies, ending over 230 years of production. This historic decision marks the conclusion of a coin that has been a staple in American currency ...

Even though the U.S. Mint has stopped producing new pennies, the ones already in your home, car, or junk drawer are still very much real money.

Slow cookers cost as little as 3p per hour to run, making them one of the most energy-efficient appliances going.

Progress is stalling on New York’s ambitious energy goals. Gov. Hochul and lawmakers need to get things back on track.

The US Mint has announced that it will cease production of the penny, marking the end of an era for the iconic one-cent coin.

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Sezzle’s business model is unique and hard to copy, with both merchant- and consumer-facing revenue streams. Read why SEZL ...

Several large projects in Lancaster County highlight the ongoing shift from rural to urban, and not just in the Indian Land panhandle.

Back in 2008, Serbia sold NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije, literally the Oil Industry of Serbia) to Russian Gazprom Neft for ...

Most people finish their workday around 5 or 6 PM. By then, the stock markets have already closed for hours. The timing ...

In the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania sits an unassuming warehouse that might just be the ultimate playground for bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and the pathologically thrifty.

The answer appears to be nothing at all. There is no plan.