July CPI Report Is Expected to Show Falling Energy Prices
The war with Iran injected volatility into the oil and gas market, with prices rising and falling in concert with the conflict.
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A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
A girl picks up milk at one of the depots funded by Nathan Straus to provide pasteurized milk to low-income families. Library of CongressThe 1844 edition of the widely used schoolbook written by William H. McGuffey, “Newly Revised Eclectic Fourth Reader,” includes a dialogue about the difference between “true and false philanthropy”:
Concierges, adjunct professors, potato chip tasters: US employers are relying more and more on ‘disposable’ workers
There's no way to climb a ladder without rungs. John Lund/Photodisc via Getty ImagesWhen I leave my Boston condo every day, I say good morning to the concierge, who works for a contracting company providing staff to residential buildings. When I conduct an interview in a nearby building, the people who clean that office at night are contractors.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise
Officials at the Federal Reserve are chiefly focused on the trajectory of inflation after five years of overshooting the central bank’s 2 percent target.
The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
The number of gig workers on public benefits has surged in recent years. AP Photo/John MinchilloThe next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits.
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.
How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh’s food access and economy
New rules are changing SNAP eligibility and how retailers can accept benefits. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images NewsFood assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.
Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity
Fireworks from the Freedom 250 celebration go off after delays due to a thunderstorm in the wee hours of July 5, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesFunding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence fell largely to two nonprofits with similar names: America250 and Freedom 250.
How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies
The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.
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