US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, pointing to a stable labor market even as rising energy prices from the war with Iran drive up inflation.
05.14.26 AOTW Rainer Zitelmann “New Space Capitalism: The Entrepreneurial Path to the Stars”
About The Book: The Capitalist Space Revolution Has Begun! Elon Musk’s SpaceX is laying the groundwork for the largest initial public offering in history. For many, this marks the starting signal of the dawn of a new
The world’s reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
NEW YORK (AP) — The lingering impact of COVID-19, a few years out from the declaration that the pandemic was over, is scattered across how we live today — the work-from-home jobs, the way some have decided
Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
Small cities in big Texas metro areas were the fastest growing municipalities in the United States last year, as smaller communities in the South outpaced the rest of the nation, which has experienced a population slowdown since
Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Democrats vying to be Iowa’s next U.S. senator are scheduled to debate Thursday, as each seeks to convince voters he’s better positioned to flip the Republican-held seat in a contest that
Vance is set to speak in Maine about fraud investigations ahead of primary election
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in Maine on Thursday to highlight the Trump administration’s efforts to combat fraud ahead of the state’s primary elections for several high-profile races.
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.14.26
China: President Donald Trump is wrapping up his visit to China. From the Bilateral Meeting in Beijing: President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. pic.twitter.com/WaH8hR1ZV3 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 14, 2026
US’s Bessent says soybeans ‘all taken care of’, cooling expectations for fresh Chinese buying
By Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, May 14 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the existing purchase commitment by China means “soybeans are all taken care of,” tempering expectations for a higher buying target
See the new trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’
Lionsgate has unveiled the new trailer for ‘The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping,’ offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the blockbuster franchise. Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, the movie is
Amazon Prime Video greenlights Season 3 of ‘Cross’
Prime Video is moving forward with a third season of Cross, shortly after the show’s second season wrapped-up. The upcoming installment will consist of eight episodes, though a premiere date and production timeline have yet to be