The price of gas just topped a new high. And there’s a new way to virtually “try-on” your next pair of shoes. We’ve finally hit the milestone as a nation. The average price of gas in this country now exceeds $5 a gallon.

California tops the list with an eye-popping $6.40 a gallon. With summer travel season underway, people are filling their tanks. And with the shortage of crude oil supply right now, this may last a while.

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If you’re thinking “time to buy electric”, this may help. The Biden Administration wants to make electric vehicle charging stations like gas stations – one standard plug that fits every EV, with prices posted on signs.

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The European Central Bank confirms it plans to raise rates by 25 points in July. The bank also raised its inflation projections.

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Disney just fired its most senior TV content executive in a major shake-up. Peter Rice joined Disney after its deal to buy 21st Century Fox, and oversaw ABC Entertainment and ABC News among others.

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Amazon will let you try on digital versions of shoes you’d like to buy. Check this out. It uses augmented reality to see what those kicks would look like – on *your feet. Just use your phone with their app and bingo… a virtual try-on.

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From Los Angeles, I’m Brian Martin with your BEONDTV After the Bell report.