US weekly jobless claims increase slightly
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, suggesting the labor market remains stable and giving the Federal Reserve scope to hold interest rates steady while monitoring inflation risks linked
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 03.26.26
No Kings: There is a No Kings protest scheduled for this Saturday in Springfield. Another ‘No Kings’ protest is planned in Springfield. See when, where (Springfield News-Leader) The Greene County Democrats have some pretty classy buttons for
Wall Street’s 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets
The average Wall Street bonus rose to a record $246,900 in 2025 amid a surge in profits, New York state’s comptroller reported Thursday. The average bonus rose 6% – or almost $15,000 higher – from the previous
Most Republicans love Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows
It’s costing more and more to gas up the hot rods that Donnie Beson has spent a lifetime tinkering with. He’s not questioning his support for President Donald Trump, but he feels as though the war in
Netflix reveals that ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 will focus on Francesca and Michaela
Netflix has officially kicked off production on Bridgerton Season 5, confirming that the story will center on Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and her evolving relationship with Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza. According to the
An Indiana town shows two sides of Trump’s factory “boom”
By Timothy Aeppel and Jarrett Renshaw SOUTH BEND, Indiana, March 26 (Reuters) – One of his best customers recently asked John Axelberg to invest $800,000 to double the output of the tubular frames his factory here churns
Stephen Colbert to co-write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film
Stephen Colbert is stepping into an unexpected new role: co-writer of an upcoming Lord of the Rings movie. The project, announced by Warner Bros., brings together Colbert, his son Peter McGee, and longtime franchise writer Philippa Boyens
Venezuela’s Maduro due back in US court in dispute over legal fees
By Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) – Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to a Manhattan court on Thursday where he will argue that drug trafficking charges against him should be thrown
Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure is mounting on Congress to end the funding shutdown that’s resulted in travel disruptions, missed paychecks and even warnings of airport closures, but lawmakers have yet to resolve the underlying issue of reining