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U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply in June
Episode 2569
The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, far fewer than economists expected, while April and May payroll gains were revised downward. Economi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dow Jones Hits Record High to Start July
Episode 2568
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new intraday record Wednesday, continuing a remarkable rally fueled by easing inflation concerns and fa…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
#OTD in 1991: Clarence Thomas Nominated to Supreme Court
Episode 2567
On July 1, 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to replace retiring Justice Thurgood Marshall. His contentious confirmation hea…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Student Loan Overhaul Takes Effect Today: What It Means for Your Wallet
Episode 2566
Major changes to the federal student loan system are now in effect, requiring millions of borrowers to transition from the Biden-era SAVE repayment p…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Gas Prices Keep Falling, But Is the Relief Temporary?
Episode 2565
Gas prices and crude oil prices continue to decline as talks between the United States and Iran continue over the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. B…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order
Episode 2564
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, leaving the 14th Amendment's longstanding …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
#OTD in 1943: Florence Ballard, Founding Member of The Supremes, Is Born
Episode 2563
On June 30, 1943, Florence Ballard was born in Detroit. As a founding member of The Supremes, Ballard helped define the Motown sound before enduring …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wall Street Rallies as Middle East Tensions Ease
Episode 2562
Wall Street opened the week higher after the United States and Iran toned down military operations following several days of exchanges in and around …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Millions Lose Health Coverage as Insurance Enrollment Declines
Episode 2561
More than 8 million Americans have lost health insurance over the past year, according to new federal enrollment data and an analysis by Georgetown U…
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Tony Brown, Trailblazing Journalist and TV Host, Dies at 93
Episode 2560
Tony Brown, the longtime host of "Tony Brown's Journal," died June 17 at age 93. Throughout his decades-long career, Brown helped shape Black journal…
1 month, 2 weeks ago