In 2022, passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport left behind $29,320.40 at security checkpoints. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty ImagesShould the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years.
Hundreds of BYD vehicles wait at a port in Suzhou, China, to ship out. AFP via Getty ImagesIn June 2019, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden tweeted: “Trump doesn’t get the basics. He thinks his tariffs are being paid by China. Any freshman econ student could tell you that the American people are paying his tariffs.”
President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line on Sept. 26, 2023, alongside UAW President Shawn Fain. AP Photo/Evan VucciJoe Biden has pledged repeatedly to go further than any of his predecessors with his support for U.S. labor rights.
Headline inflation is cooling, too. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe U.S. economy is slowing, but not crashing. In the dismal science, this is what counts as good news.
Months before winter arrives, traders are watching for clues in the long-range weather forecasts. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTo understand how important weather and climate risks are to the economy, watch investors. New research shows that two long-range seasonal weather forecasts in particular can move the stock market in interesting ways.
Jason Kelce is sticking with his underdog brand as his post-NFL career takes off. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesPhilly icon and former Eagles star Jason Kelce has continued to make headlines since he announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2024.
The first U.S. offshore wind farm was built in 2016 off Rhode Island's Block Island. AP Photo/Michael DwyerAmerica’s first large-scale offshore wind farms began sending power
A Volkswagen autoworker waits for the results of a union vote on April 19, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn. AP Photo/George Walker IVWorkers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will soon vote for the first time on whether they want to join a union.
If you live in one of the most economically deprived neighborhoods in your city, you might think the government is directing a smaller share of public funds to your community. And you would typically be right.
This is the case even with programs that have been specifically designed to benefit low-income communities. Over the long run, federal funds tend to flow toward areas that are relatively better off.
There's a shortage of workers willing to take jobs as paid caregivers. ktaylorg/E+ via Getty ImagesPaid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living.
