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The US labor market unexpectedly contracted in July, with nonfarm payrolls posting their first monthly decline in years as hiring weakened across several sectors, reinforcing concerns that employment momentum is …

The US government has returned about $100 billion to businesses that paid Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The amount includes duties and interest and covers more than half of the …

Hiring at US private companies slowed sharply in July, with healthcare accounting for the bulk of new jobs as employers adopted a more cautious approach to recruitment amid shifting economic …

US job openings declined in June, largely reflecting weaker demand in the healthcare and social assistance sector, although stronger hiring and subdued layoffs suggested the labor market remained on stable …

New York’s attorney general sued prediction market operator Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its platform violates state laws against illegal gambling. In a petition filed in a state court in …

The US economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter while inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s target, underscoring the difficult balancing act facing policymakers after they …

Farah Berent, a teacher in Michigan, used to learn about politics from channels like ABC, CBS and CNN. But that changed as she decided that coverage of the war in …

The US Federal Reserve heads into its July policy meeting facing a difficult interest rate decision. Renewed geopolitical tensions, strong AI-driven investment and new tariffs are adding to uncertainty. These …

A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and other vehicles, the climax of a yearslong project that lately had been bruised …

President Donald Trump paused his attacks against Iran after 13 consecutive days of intense strikes as top advisors warned about the fading stockpiles of key defense munitions and the impact …