Union membership fell in 2024
Union membership hit new lows in 2024.
U.S. economy
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is ‘solid’ while inflation ‘remains somewhat elevated’
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card.
Americans more worried about economy
Many Americans appear to be worried about their wallets.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.
Homeowner’s insurance cost up more than inflation
A new report says insurance costs are rising rapidly for many homeowners.
Gas prices pushed inflation higher last month
Overall inflation was higher in December but core inflation slowed for the first time in months.
U.S. in the middle of an egg shortage
You may have noticed empty shelves or less choices of eggs at the grocery store, that’s because the United States is experiencing an egg shortage due to Avian Flu.
Fastest growing job sector is Ai
Some of the fastest growing jobs in 2025 revolve around the two letters Ai.
Mortgage rates tick up for 4th straight week
Some house hunters may want to put their searches on hold for a little longer.
