Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Top Editors Abruptly Leave Village Voice Will Bourne, who became editor in chief of The Village Voice in November, and Jessica Lustig, the deputy editor since January, are leaving the weekly publication. They met with the staff at 11 a.m. on Thursday and said that Christine Brennan, executive editor of Voice Media Group, had instructed them to lay off or drastically reduce the roles of five employees on the 20-person staff. More
US home building is surging, but job growth isn't The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help - if he could hire enough qualified people. "There is a shortage of manpower," says Vap, owner of South Valley Drywall in Littleton, Colo. More
Unemployment falls to 7.5%; job creation solid in April The job market plugged along steadily, and unemployment fell in April, according to new data out Friday, suggesting that the U.S. economy is still expanding. The nation added 165,000 jobs in April as the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, from 7.6 percent in March, the Labor Department said on Friday. More
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 5-Year Low The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years, a positive signal for the labor market ahead of Friday's April jobs report. More
US jobless claims rise to 2-month high This week's report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans ... bank's 2% target from highs above 9%. The Fed is expected by most to issue another rate cut at its final ... 12/13/2024 - 9:48 am | View Link
US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans ... s 2% target from highs above 9%. The Fed is expected by most to issue another rate cut at its final ... 12/12/2024 - 10:29 am | View Link
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans ... s 2% target from highs above 9%. The Fed is expected by most to issue another rate cut at its final ... 12/12/2024 - 4:16 am | View Link
Stock market today: Indexes slip after wholesale inflation comes in hotter than expected Indexes dipped slightly on Thursday, with the Nasdaq pulling back from records. A slightly hot PPI report didn't derail the outlook for a rate cut next week. 12/12/2024 - 2:14 am | View Link
US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in 2 months but remain relatively low This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting ... to the U.S. central bank’s 2% target from highs above 9%. The Fed is expected by most to issue ... 12/12/2024 - 12:50 am | View Link
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With the new administration poised to pull the plug on federal tax credits, industry experts say now is the best time to lock in savings.
The electric vehicle (EV) market is bracing for seismic shifts following the election of Donald Trump, whose policy proposals could have far-reaching implications for automakers and consumers alike.
The cyberattack did not involve a virus or cause any customer data leaks, Japan Airlines said.
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later.
According to Mastercard, curbside pickup and delivery fueled online sales, while in-store shopping rose 2.9%.
The 2024 holiday season proved fruitful for U. S. retailers, with total retail sales (excluding automotive) increasing 3.8% year-over-year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Courtesy of Marina Bay SandsTan Hong Kai, 24, from Singapore, is a senior butler at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Kai looks after guests in the hotel's most luxurious suites, some of which are invite-only. He said he enjoys interacting with famous guests, but last-minute requests can be stressful. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tan Hong Kai, senior butler for Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
The end of the year is the perfect time to declutter your home.imaginima/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider spoke to two professional organizers about what to get rid of before the new year. The end of the year is a good time to go through your holiday decor and outdated clothing. Expired food and beauty products shouldn't make their way into the new year.