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BLS projects nurse practitioners as the fastest-growing job by 41%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves. Employment projections from the BLS estimate that…
Americans cut lodging and food costs to offset gas prices this summer
Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer travel season and new data shows American households were conscious of finding ways to save money even as they forged ahead with travel and entertainment plans this summer. Bank of America’s summer travel survey…
Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy program in $2.3B cost-cutting drive
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a voluntary redundancy program for salaried and management staff as part of a sweeping multibillion, cost-cutting campaign. The Tata Motors-owned vehicle manufacturer confirmed the voluntary exit scheme for…
School bus driver shortage lingers as districts boost pay for workers
School districts across the country continue to struggle to recruit and retain enough school bus drivers, forcing them to compete with other employers for a limited pool of qualified workers despite higher wages. School bus driver employment remained 9.5%…
Amazon responds after cargo plane crash kills 5 at Miami airport
Amazon said it is cooperating with authorities after a cargo plane operating on behalf of Amazon Air crashed while attempting to land at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The company confirmed to FOX…
Campbell’s cuts 13% of salaried workforce and closes snack plants
Campbell’s said it has cut 13% of its salaried workforce and closed two snack plants in an effort to improve its operations and return to profitability. “Make no mistake, our results remain unacceptable,” CEO Mick Beekhuizen said. “But instead of waiting for…
August jobs report: US adds 162,000 positions, unemployment at 4.1%
This story about the August 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details. The U.S. economy rebounded in August, adding jobs at a solid pace after a surprise decline in July amid economic uncertainty. What are the key findings of the August 2026 jobs…
AAA national average price for diesel reaches new record high
The average price for diesel has reached a new record of $5.85 as of Sept. 4, surpassing the prior high of $5.8159 set back in June 2022, according to AAA. The AAA national average for diesel increased from $5.7832 on Thursday to $5.85 on Friday. The…
More than 15,000 children’s squeeze toys recalled over water bead hazard
More than 15,000 popular children’s squeeze toys have been recalled over serious injury hazards linked to the beads they contain, according to federal regulators. Two recalls have been issued — one for Squeezy Dumplings from GIHNJSI and one for Rainbow…
Goldman Sachs exec says upcoming Dallas campus represents growth opportunity
EXCLUSIVE: Goldman Sachs is making progress on its new 800,000-square-foot campus in Dallas as it deepens its presence in the city, which has emerged as a key regional financial hub. The firm has a longstanding presence in the Dallas metro area, where it has…
Mortgage rates rise to 6.71%: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in more than a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.71% from…
AI infrastructure investment is set to reach $31.6T by 2050
The rapid buildout of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is expected to accelerate in the years ahead, with a new analysis projecting investment in the sector will top $31 trillion through 2050. A report by PwC projects that capital expenditures on…