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US economy grows 2% as layoffs plunge to 55-year low, inflation lingers
April 30, 2026 | 4:59pm
Fresh data showed the economy expanded at a 2% annualized pace in the first quarter while core inflation rose 3.2% year-over-year in March.
New college grad exposes horrid job market after failing to get an offer from 500 applications: 'System is broken'
April 26, 2026 | 6:43pm
A 21-year-old who graduated at the top of his class after spending roughly $125,000 on his college degree said "the system is broken" after he applied for 500 jobs and...
Home ownership offers one big advantage over renting if you're laid off
April 21, 2026 | 3:03pm
If fears of job loss expectations turn into lost paychecks, the housing consequences could mean very different things for renters and homeowners.
Why searching for jobs is becoming harder for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
April 14, 2026 | 1:05pm
A survey of 5,000 unemployed adults explored the emotional and practical fallbacks of being displaced, finding that just 23% are consistently motivated.
Gen Z women increasingly can't find jobs — but it's not because they are lazy, new research reveals
March 9, 2026 | 11:44am
Would-be career gals in their late teens and early 20s are out of work and in a rut, claims startling new data that deems Gen Z women as the new...
Tech stocks shake off panic over AI 'doomsday scenario' where unemployment hits 10%
February 25, 2026 | 3:27pm
Tech stocks were bouncing back Wednesday as investors shook off jitters related to a viral essay from Citrini Research, which outlined a dystopian potential future in which artificial intelligence upends...
How Mamdani's tax-hike mania could make his budget gap grow BIGGER
February 22, 2026 | 12:38pm
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has painted himself as the unfortunate victim of a historic budget crisis, but he really should be counting his lucky stars.
Why US voters should beware the showman Gavin Newsom
February 15, 2026 | 6:13pm
Gavin Newsom’s global travel itinerary looks more like that of a foreign minister than the governor of a state in crisis.
The issues damning California's future are another nail in the Golden State's coffin
February 1, 2026 | 9:14pm
If it stays on the current path, with ever-expanding government, poor job creation, miserable schools, and growing inequality, it could well be game over.
Ex-state rep admits to lying to collect pandemic unemployment — weeks after resigning
January 22, 2026 | 1:09am
A former Georgia House member pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
US employers add 50K jobs in December as unemployment rate drops to 4.4%
January 9, 2026 | 8:45am
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December – a bit weaker than the already-slow monthly average gain of 55,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, the Bureau of Labor...
Planned December layoffs plunge to lowest level in 17 months: report
January 8, 2026 | 3:40pm
Planned layoffs in December plunged to their lowest level in 17 months in a sign the labor market might be leveling out following intense cuts earlier this year, according to...
How Cali businesses are paying deadbeat Gavin Newsom's bills
January 1, 2026 | 4:14pm
Gavin Newsom has defaulted on California’s COVID $20 billion debt to the federal government — and local businesses will be stuck paying the bill.
Desperate job seekers use dating apps in 'definitely weird' ways amid difficult labor market
December 29, 2025 | 3:01pm
Across apps like Tinder, Bumble and Facebook Dating, users hunted for matches working specific roles or at certain desirable companies – with many claiming they were motivated by a difficult...
Most Americans aren't making year-end charitable donations amid economic fears: poll
December 26, 2025 | 4:05pm
"Not that I'm not willing to give here and there. But it seems like it's pretty tough to find the extra funds."
Weekly new jobless claims dip but unemployment rate likely remains high
December 24, 2025 | 12:12pm
"Unless companies actually fire workers, the economy will continue to move forward at a moderate pace."
US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years
December 23, 2025 | 10:09am
The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter -- the highest rate in two years -- according to a government report released Tuesday.
California stiffs feds on $20B loan — taxpayers pick up the tab
December 22, 2025 | 8:05pm
Deadbeat California lawmakers still haven't paid off a $20 billion federal loan for unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic — and struggling businesses are picking up the ballooning tab. Employers...
November unemployment rate jumps to 4.6% as labor market shows signs of weakness
December 16, 2025 | 9:41am
The unemployment rate jumped to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021 – up from 4.4% in September, according to government data.
Photos reveal how Calif. agency stashed $4.6M in cellphones, other devices that went unused for years
December 12, 2025 | 8:21pm
The California State Auditor revealed that the agency, better known as EDD, wasted more than $4.6 million on monthly service fees for more than 6,200 mobile devices meant to be...