Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent years. Jobless claim filings fell by 6,000 to 219,000 for the week ending March 29, the Labor Department said
US service sector growth nearly brakes in March
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. services sector slowed to a nine-month low in March, backing expectations that economic growth likely braked sharply in the first quarter amid uncertainty caused by import tariffs. The Institute
04.03.25 AOTW Dennis Kneale “The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk”
About The Book: An admiring portrait of the pioneering entrepreneur from the former CNBC host and Forbes editor. One of the most influential figures of our time, Elon Musk is the most talked about man in America who isn’t
Why Rihanna’s expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna is accustomed to defying convention. The nine-time Grammy winner has turned her wide-ranging string of hits, including “Umbrella” and “Work,” into a business empire worth an estimated $1.4 billion, placing her high
Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden’s term: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political
This Black church sued the Proud Boys and won its trademark, carrying on a civil rights legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — There is so much history between the walls of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, which has hosted funerals for Rosa Parks and Frederick Douglass and opened its pews to American presidents and civil rights
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 04.03.25
Fair Grove: The Fair Grove Police Department announced on social media that it has hired Mark Riggin as the new Police Chief. Fair Grove hires fifth Police Chief in five years (Ozarks First) Liberation Day: Do you
Morgan Stanley expects no rate cuts from the Fed this year
(Reuters) – Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it expects the U.S Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year due to potential elevated inflation levels on the back of Trump’s latest tariffs. Trump on Wednesday imposed a
Elon Musk will continue to be adviser, Vance says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk will remain a friend and adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, even after he leaves his role with the Department of Government Efficiency, Vance said in
NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said he will pull out of the city’s Democratic primary and instead run for reelection as an independent candidate, arguing that his federal bribery charges had made it impossible
