The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace in May amid uncertainty surrounding the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the labor market. What are the key findings of the May 2026 jobs report?The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers added 172,000 jobs in May.…
A shifting economic landscape has culminated in Texas, dethroning California as the nation’s premier hub for Fortune 500 companies. Data from the 2026 Fortune 500 list show Texas leading with 57 headquarters, compared with California’s 56, marking a reversal from two years ago, when California held the lead.Additionally, corporations in…
A new report from the Federal Reserve finds that inflation is pushing prices higher at a strong pace in most of its regional districts around the country, driven by the surge in energy prices. The Fed on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book, which summarizes economic conditions…
Ford recently announced a recall affecting nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over an issue with seat belts locking and potentially causing injury to occupants during a crash. The auto recall covers 342,283 Ford Expedition vehicles from model years 2018 to 2022, as well as…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic said on Monday it had confidentially filed for its U.S. initial public offering, as the…
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California’s self-inflicted economic wounds have reached a fever pitch in 2026. Strapped with record-high gas prices, a staggering $31 billion transit deficit and a radical billionaire wealth tax heading to the ballot this November, the Golden State is witnessing an unprecedented mass migration.It is no…
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The Walt Disney Company is reportedly backing away from plans to spin off ESPN, shelving years of speculation that a standalone sports network could help offset the company’s declining cable business. The decision marks one of the first major calls under CEO Josh D’Amaro, who stepped into the role in…
Many California residents who move out of the state are finding substantial savings on housing costs and an easier pathway to homeownership as affordability concerns weigh. A recent analysis by the California Policy Lab at UC Berkeley, using data that anonymously tracks the same households over time from 2016 to…
The Federal Reserve will announce its latest interest rate on Wednesday when Fed Chair Jerome Powell will host what may be his final press conference as the leader of the central bank, with his term as chairman due to expire next month. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed…
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it will leave OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of…
A group of budget airlines is reportedly seeking financial assistance from the federal government that could convert to an equity stake in the air carriers. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that the group of budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, is seeking $2.5 billion in federal assistance through…
United Airlines on Monday announced that it’s ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a statement published on Monday that he approached American Airlines about a potential merger because he…
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that strain on the aviation industry could intensify in the coming weeks as jet fuel supplies tighten, driven by disruptions tied to the Iran war. Appearing Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Wirth said jet fuel in key regions was already at seasonally low…
Americans are facing mounting financial pressure, but even small changes to everyday habits could make a major impact on long-term wealth, one expert says. Nearly three-quarters of Americans failed to meet their savings and spending goals last year, according to a Vanguard consumer survey — highlighting nationwide financial pressure.Many households…
In the rugged, salt-sprayed hills of Malibu and the sun-drenched valleys of Moorpark, the Golden State is losing its luster. For nearly 80 years, Larry Thorne’s family has watched the Pacific fog roll over fields that feed the community, but today the view is clouded by a different kind of…
You have 60 days from your credit card statement date to dispute a charge. After that, the protection disappears.If you’ve ever spotted a charge you didn’t recognize and done nothing about it, here’s what you missed, and what to do next time.Not every complaint about a charge is the same…
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