Fed Chair Powell says job market still strong - see breakdown
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will deliver the first jobs report for 2024, and it’s expected to underscore the strength of the US economy despite 11 rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Small business makes good luck charms highlighting Detroit Lions
"We're all rooting for our team. We're so proud. So go lions," said Kim McNary, a production manager at Rebel Nell.
Omni Hotels & Resorts Hits 25 Million Meals Milestone: 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' Initiative Powers a Legacy of Giving
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates a heartwarming milestone, donating 25 million meals through the 'Say Goodnight to Hunger' initiative, leaving a lasting impact on communities and families in need.
UPS cuts 12,000 jobs
UPS announced Tuesday that it will cut 12,000 jobs as part of a bid to save $1 billion costs. Managers and contractor positions will make up most of the layoffs.
GM says strike cost it $1.1 billion - but it could post record profit this year
A 46-day strike took only a modest bite out of General Motors earnings for 2023, and America’s largest automaker said it expects profit to bounce back to near or above record levels this year regardless of the higher labor costs, …
Massachusetts - Company helps puppies become critical service dogs
A Massachusetts company is training puppies to become the perfect service dogs for people who need them.
Your phone number might be key to unlocking deodorant from store shelves
People tend to hate going to a store and finding deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, cosmetics and other everyday products locked up on shelves behind display cases. Now, some stores are testing a new way to let customers open the locked displays.
Amazon Prime video suddenly has different look - why
Amazon Prime members today may notice something looks a little different when they watch Prime Video: They’ll have to watch ads, unless they want to pay a little extra.
Why gas always costs more in California
Gas prices in the United States have slid from their all-time peak in fall 2022, but there are drivers in at least one state who still pull up to the pump and cringe.
EnPAC: Gary Baxter's Visionary Non-Profit Aims to Eradicate Energy Poverty in Minority Communities
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat energy poverty within marginalized communities, former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Gary Baxter launched the Energy and Poverty Awareness Center (EnPAC) on January 25 at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.
US economy grew at shocking pace in fourth quarter
The US economy remained shockingly robust in the fourth quarter to close out a remarkably strong 2023 as consumers and businesses continued to spend, crushing expectations of a recession.
US scientist outrages British with tea advice – American embassy stirs it up
Two hundred and fifty years after American revolutionaries dumped tea into Boston Harbor, a fresh diplomatic storm is brewing between Britain and the United States over the cherished beverage.
More-than- $3 million Microsoft - second company to break threshold
Microsoft became the second-ever company worth $3 trillion on Wednesday as the artificial intelligence boom sent shares of the company’s stock soaring higher.
Houston-Galveston Area Council Elects 2024 Board Officers, Emphasizes Regional Collaboration
The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces its 2024 board officers, led by Chair Sally Alcorn.
Scotland’s oldest tartan, found in peat bog, now recreated and available to buy
Textile designers and tartan experts have banded together to recreate the oldest piece of Scottish tartan for modern production, allowing fans of the famed plaid to wear a piece of history.
