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Federal Shutdowns Usually Don’t Do Much Economic Damage, Are There Reasons to Worry About This One

WASHINGTON (AP) – Shutdowns of the federal government usually don't leave much economic damage. But the one that started Wednesday looks riskier, not least...

Tech Stocks And AI Pull Wall Street Toward More Records

U.S. stock indexes are rising toward more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they're getting from artificial intelligence.

Legislators Propose 15-25% Tax Rate For New States Adopting Internet Gambling

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) – Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including...

The Number of Americans Filing for Jobless Claims Falls to Lowest Level in 6 Months

WASHINGTON D.C. (Associated Press) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in six months last week as...

Veterans Face Challenges Starting Small Businesses But There Are Plenty Of Resources To Help

NEW YORK (Associated Press) — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task,...

European Summit Will Focus On How to Accommodate Trump During His Second Term as President

BUDAPEST, Hungary (Associated Press) — Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook on Thursday, during a one-day summit bound to...

Federal Reserve Set to Cut Rates Again While Facing Hazy Post-Election Outlook

WASHINGTON D.C. (Associated Press) — No one knows how Tuesday's presidential election will turn out, but the Federal Reserve's move two days later is...

Federal Government Announces $2.4B in Grants for Rail Projects Across 41 States including Louisiana

WASHINGTON D.C. (Associated Press) — The Federal Railroad Administration has announced more than $2.4 billion in railroad grants to help pay for 122 projects...

US Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall, But Continuing Claims Rise to Highest Level Since 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. (Associated Press) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1B in Funding to Modernize Airport Terminals Across 46 States

WASHINGTON D.C. (press release) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports,...

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