The improving economy is great news for banks
The stock market has been volatile, but it’s been a very solid year on -— and for — Wall Street. Stocks rebounded Monday after a big tumble…
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Dow plummets more than 500 points as volatility returns to stock market
Are the Wild West days of intense market volatility back on Wall Street? Stocks slid Friday after St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard…
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What it’s really like to be an Amazon warehouse worker during Prime Day
For much of the past 16 months, Amazon’s warehouse workers have faced grueling pressure to keep up with the demand from households for online…
Continue Reading This is what it’s like to work in an Amazon warehouse
Tyler Hamilton has worked at the Amazon warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota for four years. He shares the good and the bad about the fast-paced…
Continue Reading Why this Prime Day may fall flat for Amazon’s stock
After months of failing to break out, Amazon’s stock is close to a record high. Thank Prime Day, the annual sales bonanza that kicks off…
Continue Reading There’s a chicken wing shortage. So this chain wants you to start loving thighs
Chicken wing prices are going through the roof. So Wingstop, a chain known for, well, wings, is now selling chicken thighs. But getting Americans on…
Continue Reading Global stocks slide after Wall Street frets about the Fed
Global stocks and cryptocurrencies are pulling back on Monday as investors continue to weigh signals from the Federal Reserve that it could raise…
Continue Reading China’s most famous liquor fetches nearly $1.4 million at auction
A rare case of China’s fiery national liquor has sold for more than $1 million, more than five times what experts had estimated it would fetch.…
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American Airlines canceling hundreds of flights through mid-July due to labor shortages
DALLAS, Texas — American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights through at least mid-July as the company strives to maintain service in the…
Continue Reading ‘Assault on Democracy’ explores the roots of January 6 and why it matters today
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Assault on…
Continue Reading Hong Kong journalist says newsroom raid ‘sent shudders through the industry’
Five hundred police officers raided the Apple Daily newsroom in Hong Kong last week to arrest executives and top editors and seize journalistic…
Continue Reading Companies are celebrating Juneteenth in unique ways this week
Major corporations are celebrating Juneteenth in unique ways this week. The annual June 19 tradition, which falls on Saturday this year, commemorates…
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El Paso plane seized, searched at Santa Teresa airport in Homeland Security probe
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A small private plane apparently controlled by two El Pasoans was seized at the Santa Teresa airport as part of a U.S.…
Continue Reading Key indicators show that the US economy is recovering, but it will never be the same
America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million Covid-19 shots have been administered in the country. And as the number of vaccinations continues to…
Continue Reading Amazon Prime Day is actually a bummer for these sellers
Amazon Prime Day is typically one of the best days of the year for Keababies, which sells baby care and maternity products on its web site. Last…
Continue Reading Key indicators that the United States is recovering from the pandemic
America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million people in the country have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. And as the number of…
Continue Reading The US economy is never going back to ‘normal’
The US economy has come a long way since last year’s devastating downturn. But a return to “normal” may not be possible. The…
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Storage facility fire in west El Paso causes $10k damage
EL PASO, Texas — A small fire at a west El Paso storage facility business on Saturday afternoon caused about $10,000 damage to property being stored…
Continue Reading Business upticks show how Americans are recovering from the pandemic
America hit a milestone Friday: 300 million people in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. And as the number of…
Continue Reading A judge ruled that Florida would be harmed by the CDC stopping most cruise ships from sailing
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s conditional sailing orders on the cruise industry…
Continue Reading The housing market is on fire. The Fed keeps adding gasoline
Bidding wars. All-cash offers. Homes selling for $1 million over asking. The housing boom has officially reached the ridiculous stage. Despite…
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Governor to lift all New Mexico pandemic restrictions on July 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico’s pandemic-related public health restrictions will be completely lifted as of July 1, Gov. Michelle…
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Truckers passing through Santa Teresa port get vaccinated without residency proof
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A vaccination event held this week at the New Mexico state facility at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry provided the…
Continue Reading Stocks plummet as Dow closes down more than 530 points
NEW YORK, NY — Are the Wild West days of intense market volatility back on Wall Street? Stocks were sliding Friday after St. Louis Federal…
Continue Reading Oat milk is everywhere. Here’s why
It’s been a big year for America’s oat milk fans — and the companies serving them. In March, Starbucks rolled out the option only to…
Continue Reading 3.5 million Black American households have a negative net worth, new study finds
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story and headline misstated the findings of the McKinsey study on wealth. It has been updated and…
Continue Reading Dow plummets more than 400 points as volatility returns to stock market
Are the Wild West days of intense market volatility back on Wall Street? Stocks were sliding Friday morning after St. Louis Federal Reserve President…
Continue Reading 3.5 million Black Americans have a negative net worth, new study finds
An estimated 19% of Black Americans, roughly 3.5 million people, have a negative net worth because of a history of discriminatory policies from the…
Continue Reading Dow plummets nearly 400 points as volatility returns to stock market
Are the Wild West days of intense market volatility back on Wall Street? Stocks were sliding Friday morning after St. Louis Federal Reserve President…
Continue Reading Grocery stores are excited to charge you higher prices
You might not be excited about paying higher prices for meat and vegetables, but your grocery store is thrilled. The rising prices for staples like…
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