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New Jobs Report Paints a Troubling Picture
Episode 2571
A new ADP employment report found private employers added just 98,000 jobs in June, signaling continued weakness in hiring. While small businesses an…
3 months, 1 week ago
#OTD in 1777: Vermont Becomes First U.S. Territory to Ban Slavery
Episode 2570
On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first U.S. territory to ban slavery, taking a historic stand while the American Revolution was still underway. Th…
3 months, 1 week ago
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…
3 months, 1 week 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…
3 months, 1 week 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…
3 months, 1 week 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…
3 months, 1 week 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…
3 months, 1 week 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 …
3 months, 1 week 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 …
3 months, 1 week 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 …
3 months, 1 week ago