The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment stayed at 4.1%. Revisions added 55,000 jobs to June and July payrolls.
Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time. The record comes as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked a backlash in communities across the country and become a key election issue.
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.
The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December. The move is designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
The Supreme Court is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project while his administration appeals a judge’s order halting the work.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week at a summit in Asheville, North Carolina. The G20 finance ministers are meeting at a time when the U.S. has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs and an unpopular war on Iran.
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy. The Library of Congress has called Parton a “titan of children’s literacy” for the millions of free books provided monthly through her Imagination Library. Similarly well-known is the $1 million gift she made to Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center to help develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.
Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since her death on Tuesday. The data and analytics company Luminate found that audio and video streams of Parton’s discography jumped 2,109% on the day of her death, compared to Monday.
College can be a first taste of financial independence for many students, but everyday expenses can add up quickly.
Back-to-school season can be an opportunity for parents to help their children learn lessons that go beyond the classroom.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for the fourth weekend. It added $39 million from 4,006 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, bringing its North American total to over $854.9 million. This puts it on track to surpass "Avengers: Endgame" as the second highest-grossing domestic release ever.
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility. This decision comes just eight days before the college football season begins.
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.
Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and it offered a reserved upgraded outlook.
Students gave a warm welcome to Governor Josh Stein in Concord Wednesday. Stein delivered school supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School.
Solar panel manufacturing company Silfab is temporarily furloughing a portion of its work force at its Fort Mill facility.
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Matthews want time to explore other ideas to relieve traffic congestion, but the state wants municipalities who are against the project to pay back $60 million dollars by October 5th.
Postino is opening another location in Plaza Midwood.
The SHEIN clothing brand has kicked off it's college campus tour at UNC Charlotte, providing students with opportunities to earn income, build entrepreneurial skills, access mentorship and career resources.
The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.
If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights.
Waiting to improve your financial habits can lead to missed opportunities and make long-term goals more difficult to reach.
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