Economy & Markets — Archive
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Half of the Nation Joins Federal Initiative To Welcome Christians Back to Foster Parenting
The $11.4 billion Trump administration program has gained bipartisan support across red and blue states, with Montana becoming the 25th participant Monday.
U.S. Job Openings Climbed to 7.6 Million in April Despite Economic Fallout From Iran War
The increase from March's revised 6.9 million surpassed economist forecasts of 6.8 million, marking the highest total since May 2024.
Pratt Brings LA's Economic Anxieties Into Primetime
Former reality television star Spencer Pratt emerges as a competitive candidate in Los Angeles mayoral race, drawing national attention to city's economic challenges ahead of Tuesday's primary.
AI Giant Anthropic Files for IPO, Plans US Stock Market Listing
The company behind Claude chatbot seeks to raise capital as AI valuations reach historic highs, with its most recent private valuation exceeding $965 billion.
Anthropic Files Confidential SEC Paperwork for IPO as AI Valuations Soar
The company behind Claude chatbot has filed for a stock market debut that could value the firm at nearly $1 trillion, testing investor appetite for AI firms.
Wheat Harvest Forecast Hits Lowest Level Since 1972, Raising Concerns About Food Prices
The USDA projects 1.56 billion bushels this year, down 21% from 2025, as drought and rising costs squeeze farmers across major growing regions.
Newsom's Budget Proposal Draws Fire From Left, Raises Alarms Among Fiscal Analysts
The governor claims a balanced budget while proposing cuts to education and immigrant healthcare that critics say mirror Trump-era policies.
California Governor Newsom's Budget Plan Faces Criticism From Left Over Spending Cuts
The governor claims victory over Trump on deficits while proposing cuts to education and immigrant health programs that allies compare to federal immigration enforcement.
Policymakers Consider Outcomes-Based Models to Address Workforce Training Financing Gaps
Proponents say these arrangements shift financing risk from workers to funders better positioned to bear it, but consumer protections remain a key concern.
New Jersey Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Officers After Allegedly Biting ICE Agents at Newark Protest
Brendan John Geier, 26, faces federal charges for allegedly attacking deportation officers during clashes outside Delaney Hall detention center, where protests have continued for more than a week.