Even floating this idea is dangerous. Every day that the government fails to rule it out, confidence erodes. Wealth is highly mobile.
The price of copper moved upward sharply yesterday after President Trump said he thought imports should be taxed at 50%. Copper prices were up 17% in New York on Tuesday but fell back this morning.
Many businesses are reacting to rising costs by holding back on their workforce. While lower numbers may look good on paper, the negative impact will materialise as workers report burn-out, lower productivity, and absenteeism.
Airbnb has announced special experiences available for booking now, including a private training session with legendary American goalkeeper, Tim Howard, and watching a game in Philadelphia with Cobi Jones.
Our education system, buffeted by social inequality, workforce pressures, and fragmented structures, is at a tipping point. But if we tether that kite to purpose, to inclusion, and to long-term vision, it can soar.
My science journey began here in San Mateo County, inspired by the beauty of our regional parks, our local educators and STEM opportunities. Today, with support from the National Science Foundation, I study how oyster genetics influence environmental resilience.
The six-day celebration in July 2026, projected to generate $2.85 billion in economic activity, will include more than 60 tall ships and a national broadcast coverage.
Chava's Restaurant has closed after 24 years due to the difficult economic situation, with many customers leaving San Francisco. Owner Elba Hernandez is selling kitchen equipment and decorations before the final closure on July 15.
Had the digital services tax not been halted, US tech giants would have been liable for about $3 billion in upfront payments along with a 3% levy on revenue from digital services connected to Canadian users.
This is not a communist country. This is a capitalist country where immigrants came to work and progress, and we are here because we are in disbelief that the government is going to come in and set up bodegas where we're located. That cannot happen.
Washington State has the highest spirit excise tax in the U.S., with two taxes applied to alcohol sales: a spirits sales tax (SST) and a spirits liter tax (SLT) that together significantly raise the retail price of liquor.
"The combination of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, current economic conditions, and last week's FOMC meeting resulted in slightly lower Treasury rates. However, mortgage rates still edged higher but remained in the same narrow range, with the 30-year fixed rate increasing to 6.88 percent last week," says Joel Kan, MBA's vice president and deputy chief economist.
MARGULIES: Ticket sales are the softest we've seen in our 25 years in Quincy, and unless there's a significant last-minute surge, we face serious financial losses. But we've committed to moving forward and planning is full steam ahead.
Tolga Öncü, Ingka Group's Chief Operating Officer, emphasizes that 'Food has always been very important for IKEA… enabling even more people to enjoy our restaurant offer.'
Meta Platforms Inc. has shown solid performance amidst economic uncertainty, rising 16.6% this year, thanks to its strategic focus on AI development for future growth.
“I'm surprised with him; I thought we would have that settled easy,” Trump said at a news conference Wednesday, adding that the Ukraine-Russia conflict has “been more difficult than other wars.”
The ruling in Obergefell vs Hodges marked a pivotal moment in American history, establishing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage and significantly advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
Without NJ Transit, there would be gridlock on major corridors, more crashes, increased air and noise pollution, and higher public costs across the board.
When a factory closes 100 jobs, it kills 844 total. Every manufacturing job creates 7.4 additional jobs—machine shops, truckers, diners, suppliers. Simply put, losing jobs in manufacturing has a massive ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate layoffs, affecting entire communities and industries.
