Whistle-Blower Says I.R.S. Leaked His Tax Records in Retaliation
Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.
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Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.
The oil market that sets today’s gas prices was invented in western Pennsylvania
The Oil City Oil Exchange set the price of crude oil for the nation during the late 19th century. Oil Region Library AssociationThe fall of 2026 is a moment of energy centrality, when geopolitics unfolding far away shows up in Americans’ everyday lives.
A.I. Fueled More Resilient Global Growth, W.T.O. Says
The World Trade Organization said that the drag on global trade from the war in the Middle East was more than offset by spending on goods related to artificial intelligence.
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
Long-standing factors contributing to job satisfaction, such as feeling appreciated, still matter more than the type of workplace format.
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 17-Month High Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Imports and the trade deficit have ballooned in recent months, defying the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce it through tariffs.
Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is 93. He hasn't said whether he's going to run again in 2028. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesU.S. Sen. Ed Markey is 80 and has served in Congress for half a century. His Democratic primary challenger in Massachusetts, U.S. Rep.
War With Iran Is Forcing the World to Reckon With Geography’s Power
Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have reminded the world that there are forces as great as or greater than technology and globalization.
Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes
As of Oct. 1, 2026, states must pay more to run SNAP. AP Photo/Allison DinnerThe number of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program is falling fast. The program formerly known as food stamps helped roughly 42 million Americans put food on the table in 2025.
Why it’s more important than ever to jump-start entrepreneurial careers from the college classroom
By teaching entrepreneurship, colleges can better prepare students for a fast-changing job market and technological disruption. Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesRecent college graduates are facing a job market that’s only getting tougher.
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