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
Wholesale inflation rose in March; name game is on between 2 Bay Area airports Complimentary admission for Subscriber Appreciation Events at venues across SC. 04/11/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee March 19–20, 2024 The manager turned first to a review of developments in financial markets over the intermeeting period. U.S. financial conditions had eased modestly since the January FOMC meeting, with higher equity ... 04/10/2024 - 7:38 am | View Link
Content creation proving lucrative for many laid-off workers seeking flexibility In an estimated $250 billion industry, some content creators make more than $100,000 a year on YouTube, TikTok and other platforms. Thinking of taking the plunge? Here’s what to know. 04/10/2024 - 7:30 am | View Link
New jobs report shows strong U.S. economic growth It just isn’t really happening.” The March report also showed low unemployment and wage gains that are outpacing inflation. But political science professor Todd Belt says the important political ... 04/5/2024 - 9:30 am | View Link
U.S. Economy Added 303,000 Jobs In March; Losses Seen In Entertainment Employment The U.S. economy added a robust 303,000 jobs in March, well above expectations, as the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.8%. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the ... 04/4/2024 - 6:34 pm | View Link