Stock market today: Asian stocks trade mixed after Wall Street logs modest gains
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as investors weighed recent data highlighting a slowing U.S. economy that offers both upsides and downsides for Wall Street. Japan’s benchmark…
Is it safe to ride LA Metro? Here’s what we learned
For Tulasi Rodríguez, the LA Metro is the only means she has to get to and from work.
The day begins early for her in South Los Angeles. Around 8:30 a.m., Rodríguez heads to the Metro stop at the intersection between…
For 8th straight year, Philippines among 10 worst countries for workers
The International Trade Union Confederation points to the persisting threat of violence against Filipino workers and unions
MANILA, Philippines – For the eighth consecutive year, the International Trade Union…
US widens Russia sanctions in banking crackdown – BBC News
Image source, Getty ImagesArticle informationAuthor, Tom EspinerRole, BBC News1 hour agoThe US has broadened its sanctions on Russia, including a fresh crackdown on banks dealing with sanctioned entities.It expands a December programme…
Engineers sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, saying the company mirrored his juvenile, crude X posts
SpaceX and its billionaire owner, Elon Musk, are being sued by eight former employees who allege they were fired after asking the company to address a toxic work culture they say is rife with sexual harassment and discrimination.The…
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Massacre Lawsuit
A historic quest for justice by the last two known centenarian survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre likely ended on Wednesday when the Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit that sought reparations.The…
S&P 500 futures inch higher after index’s first-ever close above 5,400: Live updates
55 Mins AgoMay's producer price index set for release ThursdayAnother inflation reading is due out on Thursday.The May producer price index is expected to have risen 0.1% last month, according to economists polled by Dow Jones. That is…
Social Security changes amount for retirees and disability beneficiaries in June
Americans are getting the new Social Security payment
The US Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a change in the amount of payments for retirees and disability beneficiaries starting in June 2024. This…
Inflation Cooled, but the Fed Expects Just One Rate Cut This Year
Consumer price increases slowed notably in May, according to data released today, suggesting that inflation is easing again after proving stubborn earlier this year. Gasoline prices fell, car insurance prices dropped and so-called core…
NYC considers ending broker fees for tenants, angering real estate industry
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a familiar and agonizing experience for legions of New York City renters: before moving into a new apartment, a tenant must first shell out thousands of dollars in fees to a…