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After a decades-long decline in teen employment, Gen Z is reversing the trend
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The latest jobs report showed an unexpected surge in hiring. The leisure and hospitality sector has been growing at a steady clip and added over 42,000… Read More
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Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Rents today are well above what they were before the pandemic. According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ second-highest personal finance concern this election year is… Read More
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Cleveland-Cliffs will shutter its West Virginia tin plant and lay off 900 after a tariff ruling
By: John Raby | AP
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cleveland-Cliffs announced Thursday that it is shutting down a northern West Virginia tin production facility indefinitely and plans to lay off 900 workers after the International… Read More
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift the economy and education
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reached across the partisan divide Wednesday night to urge a unified effort with Republican lawmakers to uplift education, health care and the… Read More
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With Ohio state grants in hand, Intel says it’s waiting to hear about federal money
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state of Ohio has already disbursed $600 million in onshoring grants to Intel, which is in the process of constructing sizeable computer chip… Read More
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The Fed held interest rates steady — but the fight against inflation is not over yet
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but signaled that future rate hikes are still possible if that’s what it takes to curb stubborn inflation. This was… Read More
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Why the average American family’s net worth increased 37% during the pandemic
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Americans’ family net worth overall improved in recent years, despite the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve. The… Read More
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Social Security recipients will get a smaller increase in benefits as inflation cools
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Inflation held steady last month — and for retirees who depend on Social Security, the pace of price hikes means a more modest, though still welcome, cost-of-living… Read More
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6 big purchases that can save energy and money at home (plus budget-friendly options)
By: Jeff Brady | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Driving a car, making dinner, heating water and turning on the air conditioner — our everyday actions emit some of the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate… Read More
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but hints at more action this year
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but signaled that it’s open to additional rate hikes in the future, if necessary, to combat stubborn inflation. “In… Read More
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4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Updated September 13, 2023 at 8:52 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — It’s not only car prices that are giving drivers sticker shock these days — it’s also happening when they… Read More
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Ohio’s economy is hot. What will make it even better for workers and businesses?
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s economy is tipping toward workers, after years of favoring businesses and employers. That’s the conclusion in an annual report from a progressive think… Read More
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Why unpaid internships still exist despite hardships for young workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (PBS NewsHour) — Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships… Read More
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How high tensions between China and the U.S. are impacting American companies
By: David Gura | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Tensions between China and the U.S. are running high — and that’s leaving American companies having to carefully navigate their approach to a key player in… Read More
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Friday inflation is still too high, and he warned that restoring price stability will likely require an extended period of… Read More
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5 ways to start a financial self-care routine
Updated August 21, 2023 at 7:58 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — We’re supposed to do things routinely for our health, like brushing our teeth, showering and exercising. And there are… Read More
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Inflation got a little higher in July as prices for rent and gas spiked
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The rising cost of rent, gas and groceries pushed the annual inflation rate slightly higher last month. Consumer prices in July rose 3.2% from a year ago…. Read More
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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy
By: Joe Hernandez | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Some welcome news for potential car buyers: dealerships are taking their foot off the gas on new car prices. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction… Read More
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Amazingly, the U.S. job market continues to roar. Here are the 5 things to know
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s still a good time to be looking for a job. The latest employment report from the Labor Department showed the country’s job market remained red… Read More
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Biden and McCarthy gear up for the next round of debt ceiling talks
By: Barbara Sprunt | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are expected to meet Monday afternoon for a face to face meeting on addressing the debt ceiling — with less… Read More
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Inflation eased in March but prices are still climbing too fast to get comfortable
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Inflation cooled last month, thanks in part to falling gasoline prices, but the rising cost of services such as travel and restaurant meals continues to stretch people’s… Read More
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Where did the workers go? Construction jobs are plentiful, but workers are scarce
By: Mary Yang | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — When President Biden inked the $1 trillion deal to give roads, bridges and transit systems a boost, union officials and business leaders said a large scale investment… Read More
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The Fed raises interest rates again despite the stress hitting the banking system
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Updated March 22, 2023 at 2:28 PM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the ninth time in a row on Wednesday, opting to continue its… Read More
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Biden wants Congress to boost penalties for executives when mid-sized banks fail
By: NPR Washington Desk
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — President Biden on Friday urged Congress to pass legislation to increase the penalties on bank executives when mismanagement leads to bank failures. “When banks fail due to… Read More
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The unexpected American shopping seems to have cooled
By: Alina Selyukh | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Unexpected shopping in the U.S. seems to have calmed. Retail spending declined 0.4% in February compared to January, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday. That’s after a… Read More
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