New strain of bird flu detected in Nevada dairy cattle
A newer strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in Nevada.
U.S. economy
Private sector ramps up hiring
U.S. private-sector job growth surged last month, that’s according to the latest data from payroll company ADP.
Head Start programs can’t access funds
The National Head Start Association says roughly 40 of its programs across 20 states have not regained access to their federal funding.
Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products, from the ultra-cheap apparel sold on online shopping platforms to toys and electronic devices such as computers and cellphones.
Waffle House adds egg surcharge
Waffle House is adding an egg surcharge amid higher prices.
Job openings shrink more than expected
Job openings at U.S. businesses shrank much more than expected to close out 2024.
U.S. manufacturing expanded for 1st time since 2022
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the first time since 2022.
Fed’s inflation gauge heats back up
The federal reserve’s preferred inflation gauge heated up again in the final month of 2024.
What new tariffs on Mexico, Canada mean for you
Market analysts say coffee traded at a record high price this week, after President Donald Trump threatened a tariff on Colombian goods.
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl party guacamole dip.
