Job vacancies, quits plunge in July in stark sign of cooling trend in the US job market
Businesses posted far fewer open jobs in July and the number of Americans quitting their jobs fell sharply for the second straight month, clear signs that the labor market is cooling in a way that could reduce inflation
2023-08-29 23:24
Top Chinese official tells the US commerce secretary he's ready to improve cooperation
The top Chinese official in charge of economic relations with Washington has told Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo he's ready to “make new positive efforts” to improve cooperation following an agreement to reduce trade tension
2023-08-29 18:54
Mexico sends 1,200 more troops to Michoacan state after weekend of cartel violence
The Mexican government says it has sent 1,200 more troops to the cartel-dominated western state of Michoacan after a weekend of violence
2023-08-29 08:57
As worker actions continue nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions
As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U_S_ President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American history.”
2023-08-29 03:19
UK air traffic control says it has fixed a technical problem that sparked delays and cancellations
Britain’s air traffic control system says it has fixed a “technical issue” that caused heavy delays and cancellations
2023-08-29 00:57
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
2023-08-29 00:55
China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday
China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result from incoming travelers starting Wednesday
2023-08-28 16:24
Top US and Chinese commerce officials express support for better trade conditions
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations
2023-08-28 12:28
Schools got $190 billion in pandemic aid, but the funds haven't reversed learning loss
America's K-12 schools received the largest-ever infusion of federal aid to help them address pandemic-related challenges, yet students are still struggling to catch up from the learning loss they experienced during remote learning.
2023-08-27 22:25
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan resume negotiations over a disputed dam
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have resumed their years-long negotiations over the controversial dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary
2023-08-27 20:28
Modi says India as G20 host will be inclusive and invites African Union to become permanent members
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country’s role as the G20 host this year would focus on highlighting the concerns of the developing world, and has proposed the African Union to become permanent members of the forum
2023-08-27 17:56
North Korea to allow its citizens abroad to return home, a sign of further easing of pandemic curbs
North Korea says it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide
2023-08-27 12:59