U.S. dairy producers feel pinch from inflation, severe weather
As the U.S. nears a potential recession, dairy producers are finding themselves impacted by both inflation and severe weather.
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'A real wake-up call': Poor mental health is costing billions of dollars in lost productivity
The U.S. has a mental health crisis and it’s costing the economy tens of billions of dollars in lost productivity.
President Biden hails jobs report: 'It’s a good time to be a worker in America'
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday applauded the results of the December jobs report, which showed slowing but still strong hiring growth that came in above expectations.
Southwest Airlines may need another week to 'get their act together,' expert says
A major winter storm struck most parts of the U.S. over the holidays, leading to thousands of flight cancellations.
Steve Jobs 'wouldn’t have succeeded' without Tim Cook, former Apple exec explains
Steve Jobs is considered by many to be the mastermind of Apple and its immeasurable impact on the world of technology.
Amid Tesla stock plunge, Musk loses world's richest crown
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as Tesla stock continues to plunge.
Who is Bernard Arnault? The 'wolf in cashmere' passes Elon Musk as world’s richest person
Luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault is now the richest man in the world, bumping Tesla CEO Elon Musk down to the second spot, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
'There's no contingency plan' if rail labor legislation fails: Port of LA Executive Director
The clock is ticking as railroad unions, management, and Washington lawmakers race to reach a deal before a Dec. 9 deadline that would mean a nationwide strike.
'The economy's at risk': President Biden again urges Congress to help avert rail strike
The pressure is on for railroad unions and management to reach a labor deal before a potential freight rail strike hits the U.S. in 10 days.
Why wage transparency laws create 'the right environment' for job candidates: Expert
Wage transparency laws have become increasingly popular in the U.S. as supporters argue that they help achieve gender and racial pay parity.
Why inflation ‘hurts women more,’ according to Sallie Krawcheck
Inflation hasn’t spared most Americans, but according to Ellevest Founder and CEO Sallie Krawcheck, it’s been particularly brutal for women.
Travel: 'Price relief is here' for airfares, Hopper economist says
Airfare prices are dropping to more affordable levels after surging during the summer due to high travel demand.
Inflation Reduction Act ‘will have no measurable impact on inflation,’ economists say
President Biden recently signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law with the goal of taming inflation and addressing climate, tax, and health care issues.
Hybrid work: Employees ‘can execute the work from home,’ JLL CEO says
Hybrid work — meaning working partially in person and partially in the office — is catching on with more companies since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden faces increasing calls for rolling back China tariffs amid inflation
The latest inflation data for the U.S. was ugly.
Organizational psychologist explains why ‘hybrid is the future’ of the workplace
Hybrid work models became increasingly popular as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which forced millions of employees to work remotely for public health concerns.
Travel: Why there's so much chaos at airports right now
Traveling this summer has become a nightmare experience for millions of travelers in the U.S. and Europe.
Missouri farmer: Inflation dragging on is 'a serious situation'
Inflation has touched all parts of the economy, and higher costs throughout the food supply chain are hitting both farmers and consumers, according to Blake Hurst, a farmer and former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau.
Supreme Court’s abortion ruling has a ‘huge impact on businesses': Expert
The Supreme Court decision on Friday that overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling sent shockwaves across the nation.
The pilot shortage is 'only going to get worse,' union president says
Thousands of flights across the country have been canceled over the past week, largely due to the ongoing pilot shortage and severe weather.
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