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Few know Shalanda Young. But she saved the US from the kinds of economic crises Trump now faces
WASHINGTON — Few Democrats found ways to negotiate with Republicans quite like Shalanda Young — whose…
Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/16/2025
U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following a mixed set of earnings reports from Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth…
Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7%, its fifth straight increase
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly…
Waters, Sherman introduce bill to address gaps in wildfire insurance
Two California representatives in Washington are trying to combat the state’s home insurance crisis that has…
Toyota’s truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal
A Toyota division that manufactures trucks will pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty to…
EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
New Tesla cars are displayed at a Tesla dealership on December 20, 2024 in Corte Madera,…
US defense contractor to build 4,000-worker advanced manufacturing facility in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing…
US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping
Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign…