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Business & Economy
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Black women’s unemployment is rising. Economists say it’s a warning sign.
New data released Thursday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marked the third straight month of high unemployment rates for Black women.
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Women in their 20s and 30s are working more than ever before
And the workforce looks different than it did a generation ago, as more young men than ever before are staying home to care for family instead.
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Hollywood actors demand answers from Amazon on its treatment of pregnant workers
In a letter sent to Amazon, Jane Fonda and other actors urged the company to address claims it’s endangering pregnant workers — some of whom say they have miscarried or been fired.
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Zohran Mamdani pulled off a political upset running on affordability
Mamdani won the primary with a focus on policies including lowering housing costs and universal child care. Here's where he stands on key issues.
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They're not your typical 'preppers,' but thousands look to them for survival tips
Black women survivalists want more people like them to know that preparedness is for everyone, particularly in this political moment.
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How Trump’s massive tax law will impact women, children and LGBTQ+ Americans
Congressional Republicans narrowly approved a sweeping package this week that contains deep cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
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Millions of immigrant families would be shut out under new child tax credit proposal
By requiring both filers to have a Social Security Number, approximately 4.5 million citizens and legally present children would be ineligible for the credit.
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How women have been impacted by Musk-led federal layoffs
The nation’s largest employer has many built-in protections and benefits that women can't always find in the private sector.
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A nuclear physicist, a nonprofit executive and a construction manager: How one family has fared in Trump’s first 100 days
Helen Jackson’s job offer vanished. Her children face different levels of workplace and financial uncertainty. Their experiences reflect the reality of thousands of Americans.
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Your Shein and Temu purchases are about to get more expensive
A tariff exemption on low-value imports helped feed Americans’ desire for cheap clothes and goods — but it’s about to go away.