US Economy News Today: Mortgage Rates Climb During Spring Busy Season Today, we got a broad picture of the labor market ahead of tomorrow's employment report and mortgage rates rose. 05/2/2024 - 7:17 am | View Link
Russia's Economy on Course to Hit Historic Low Russia's share of global GDP is set to decline between now and the end of the decade, the International Monetary Fund has said. 05/2/2024 - 5:28 am | View Link
Here's why Americans having fewer kids won't doom the economy The US birth rate just fell to its lowest level in over 40 years, according to provisional CDC data. 05/2/2024 - 4:49 am | View Link
5 indicators that show the US economy is still firing on all cylinders despite slowing GDP "The workhorse of the US economy remains the consumer, and there's really not much sign of a slowdown," Carson Group said. 05/2/2024 - 3:56 am | View Link
Why The American Economy Is Suddenly Exceptional The U.S. was known as the “cleanest dirty shirt” during the financial crisis, the one place you could put your money if you had to put it somewhere, Now it is being called exceptional. 05/1/2024 - 11:30 pm | View Link
Gig Economy: Definition, Factors Behind It, Critique & Gig Work What Is a Gig Economy? A gig economy is a labor market that relies heavily on temporary and part-time positions filled by independent contractors and freelancers... 05/2/2024 - 12:05 am | View Website
The rise of gig workers is changing the face of the US economy He is one of millions of people in the United States who participate in the so-called “gig economy,” a term that has grown in popularity over the last decade to describe the rise in freelancing... 05/1/2024 - 10:08 am | View Website
What is the gig economy? | McKinsey What is the gig economy? What jobs are independent workers doing? Discover answers to these questions—and more—in our latest McKinsey Explainer article. 05/1/2024 - 7:16 am | View Website
What is the gig economy and what's the deal for gig workers? The gig economy uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Examples include ride-hailing apps, food delivery apps, and holiday rental apps. It’s a growing segment, bringing economic benefits of productivity and employment. 04/30/2024 - 12:25 pm | View Website
The State of Gig Work in 2021 | Pew Research Center December 8, 2021. The State of Gig Work in 2021. 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed. 04/30/2024 - 9:55 am | View Website
Two decades later, Luther Elliss’ voice still lifts as he thinks back to that phone call to his parents.
The longtime NFL defensive tackle played nine seasons in Detroit. Made back-to-back Pro Bowls in 1999 and 2000. Anchored the interior for the Lions week after week, year after year.
For Elliss, though, not many moments from his decorated career stand the test of time like the conclusion of his March 2004 free agency.
“People ask, like, ‘What’s your biggest takeaway and what do you remember the most?’” Elliss told The Denver Post recently.
The celebrity cameo on the early-morning bus didn’t get any less surprising after the first time. In fact, it became even more so, once Christian Braun realized it was a trend and not a one-time occurrence.
Optional shootarounds are only optional for a select few. “It’s always mandatory for the first-, second-, third-year guys,” Braun said.
Little by little, Colorado lawmakers are reining in out-of-control metro districts and homeowner associations. But much more needs to be done.
We are dumbfounded that a state law is necessary to prevent these quasi-governmental boards from abusing their power of fines, fees, interest and attorney fees to take people’s homes through a lien and foreclosure process.
Dear Amy: My very best and oldest friend, “Curt” is getting married to his long-time girlfriend.
I have spent a lot of time with them, and I can say definitively that Curt’s life is much worse since they have been together.
His fiancée is extremely controlling and has him on a very short tether.
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.
Happy Birthday for Friday, May 3, 2024:
You’re determined, organized, hard-working and efficient. This is because you like things to run smoothly and you believe in steady improvement. This year you might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs in order to explore a higher consciousness or practices that will help you improve yourself.
ARIES
(March 21-April 19)
★★★★★
You’re unstoppable today.
By The Associated Press
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
The city has become critical for humanitarian aid and is highly concentrated with displaced Palestinians.