For years, employers from Florida to Ohio have relied on immigrants taking part in a humanitarian program to staff hard-to-fill job openings for construction workers and home health aides.
- Lucia Mutikani Reuters
US economy grew at 1.5% in Q2 with strong domestic demand driven by AI investments and consumer spending, though challenges include a growing trade deficit, government spending cuts and inflation.
- Ann Saphir and Michael S. Derby Reuters
The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
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Wealth gaps have widened since the 1980s, but the US stands out. Experts say weaker tax and social policies make mobility harder than ever.
- Aljazeera - AJ+
New York’s Haitian community is living in limbo and fear after Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was recently terminated.
- Nicholas P. Brown and Juveria Tabassum Reuters
Retailers now target "trade-down" consumers — cash-strapped shoppers who opt for lower-priced essentials, and wealthier consumers looking to save on discretionary items.
- Rachel Barber USA Today
As Americans struggle financially, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has pledged to bring inflation back to its 2% target, but it remains unclear exactly how he plans to get there.
The Trump administration touted the development of the genetically modified fly, called NovoFly, as a game-changer in the fight against New World screwworm.
A new era may dawn in which a shortage of buyers, not homes, is the defining feature, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association paper.
A trilateral free trade zone defined North America's economy for 32 years. Now, the U.S. could force concessions on Canada that Mexico agrees to in its more advanced talks.
The number of deaths in the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC has now topped 1,000, and the number of confirmed cases is around 2500. Experts are calling for more funding to help tackle the crisis as it becomes the fastest spreading outbreak ever recorded.
Is the U.S. finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with regards to the economy? Well maybe, that is if a better than expected increase in national GDP is any indicator. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details.
The Trump administration is preparing a new round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners as temporary import duties introduced earlier this year are due to expire this week
With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, CBC’s Eli Glasner asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism — and an inconvenience for consumers.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Monday morning the arrest of a Shenandoah man accused of murdering a Manning woman in a Lake View resident on Sunday morning.
Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News
Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News
Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News
The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis this past week, with donations falling to a four-year summer low amid a season where giving is already generally reduced.
Iowa candidate for governor Rob Sand would advocate for an increase in the state tax on cigarettes and consider requiring state-licensed casinos to go smoke-free.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge.
Rob Sand is set to face Republican nominee Zach Lahn in what analysts are calling one of the most competitive governor contests in the country.
CAIRO — President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal can be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran's nuclear capabilities.
About 11% of Americans are on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. With changed bodies, many are inclined to try on clothes in person to figure out what styles fit their new size.
Ron Barber and Don Henninger, a Democrat and a Republican, co-lead the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, a nonpartisan group aimed at supporting election workers and promoting civility in politics.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.
Iowa candidate for governor Rob Sand would advocate for an increase in the state tax on cigarettes and consider requiring state-licensed casinos to go smoke-free.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in Fort Dodge.
Rob Sand is set to face Republican nominee Zach Lahn in what analysts are calling one of the most competitive governor contests in the country.
Barack Obama is lending his support to Democrat Josh Turek as Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race emerges as a potentially competitive contest that could factor into control of the chamber.