A recent survey conducted by job site Monster has unveiled significant insights into the evolving landscape of the US job market in 2024. The findings indicate a notable shift in the attitudes of American workers, with a staggering 95% expressing intentions to explore new job opportunities throughout the year. Representative image of job hunting. Gerd … Read more
In an unexpected turn of events, existing home sales in the United States surged in February to the highest level in a year, defying expectations of a slight decline. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of existing homes, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, rose by a notable 9.5% … Read more
Rideshare giants Uber and Lyft have announced the cessation of their services in Minneapolis, effective May 1, following a contentious battle over driver wages. The decision comes after the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto, passing an ordinance to enforce a minimum wage for rideshare drivers, setting off a clash between city officials, … Read more
The year is 2024, and the “baby boom” generation is reaching a milestone: “peak 65.” Over the next few years, an astounding 11,200 individuals will turn 65 every day, marking a substantial demographic shift in the U.S. However, many in this cohort may be taken aback to learn that their golden years won’t be quite … Read more
KEY POINTS Donald Trump addressed a gathering of thousands at an NRA event Friday night in Pennsylvania He promised gun owners that their Second Amendment would always be safe with him as president In his case against Biden, Trump said “your gun rights will be gone” if he serves as president for a second term … Read more
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of State has raised travel advisory levels for two popular vacation destinations — The Bahamas and Jamaica. These advisories are designed to warn American travelers about safety concerns and probable risks associated with visiting these Caribbean nations. The move has implications for the tourism industry and has sparked … Read more
More than a century ago, miners claimed to have found two ancient mummies at what is now Yosemite National Park. The news spread like wildfire across America. A mummified woman — said to be a “giantess mummy” at almost 7 feet tall — was reported to be cradling a mummified child in her arms when … Read more
A flight approaches the airport in San Diego, Calif. K.C. Alfred/Getty Images In this week’s airline news, the Transportation Department said the flight cancellation rate in 2023 dropped by almost 50% from the previous year, and the rate over the year-end holidays was even lower; DOT also said the vast majority of flight delays were caused … Read more
Zack de la Rocha and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine performs during the “Rock The Bells” Tour on Aug. 18, 2007, in San Francisco. Albert Chau/FilmMagic Rage Against the Machine is calling it quits again. The legendary band formed in Los Angeles in 1991 and became world-renowned for its anarchic stage presence, radical … Read more
The US private sector added more jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Thursday, signaling a strong labor market could continue to support the economy despite higher interest rates. The world’s top economy saw private sector employment rise by 164,000 jobs in the final month of 2023, ADP said, significantly above November’s revised … Read more
