Real 'Fault in Our Stars' couple reunited by hope Katie and Dalton Prager, a young couple who both have cystic fibrosis, celebrated happy news when they reunited Tuesday afternoon after nearly five months apart: Katie is on her way to getting a lifesaving lung transplant. More
US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Retailers report modest gains for April Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. More
Miami is ‘ground zero' for climate risk. People are moving to the area and building there anyway Miami is undergoing a boom despite a high vulnerability to sea level rise, floods and more intense storms. Residents may face financial hardship. 04/25/2024 - 10:45 pm | View Link
A resilient global economy masks growing debt and inequality That buoyant narrative will be reflected in what are expected to be upgrades to growth forecasts for most major economies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during this week’s spring meetings in ... 04/24/2024 - 5:52 pm | View Link
Eni’s profits halve in first quarter but remain ahead of forecasts Italian oil major Eni saw its profits almost halve in the first quarter against this time last year, but the results the company reported on Wednesday were in line with analyst consensus. 04/23/2024 - 8:38 pm | View Link
The US dominates global markets – but will it last? Economic growth far outstrips that of the second-largest market but threats to the US's crown may come from further afield ... 04/23/2024 - 4:22 am | View Link
Global energy transition will require $4 trillion annually by next decade, BlackRock says BlackRock estimates that the world’s green energy transition will require $4 trillion annually by the mid-2030s, calling for more public-private partnerships. 04/21/2024 - 1:12 pm | View Link
It’s one that they do disproportionately more than men.
Women do the bulk of caregiving, whether it’s for children, disabled adults, or the elderly. And according to new research published in Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, they also do the bulk of caregiving travel, which means commuting to take those groups where they need to go, such as to school or to doctor appointments.
Big-ticket bond proposals, mayoral, city council and school board races and more are on the ballot for the May 4 elections across North Texas. Read on to learn what's at stake.