Higher oil prices are about to hit more than just the gas pump
March 25, 2026
U.S. shoppers are being warned to prepare for rising costs, as a spike in global oil prices begins to ripple through everyday spending. Since the
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Harming U.S. Carmakers They Claim to Help
August 19, 2025
Ford faces $800M in Q2 losses from Trump-era tariffs meant to aid U.S. automakers, highlighting unintended harm to domestic manufacturing.
Tariffs Drive Surge in Vegetable Prices—Shoppers to Pay More
August 19, 2025
The nearly 40% increase is the biggest one-month move for a summer month in almost a century.
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Global Economic Cooperation: Jobs, AI, and Trade Imbalance Challenges
October 6, 2026
The global trade, investment, and supply chain maps are being redrawn, and a new global order is taking shape.
Unions urge Congress to halt stock buybacks by defense contractors
October 6, 2026
UAW and six unions urge Congress to ban stock buybacks by defense contractors, pushing for investment in workers instead, as labor disputes rise.
Governor Shapiro Expands High-Speed Internet Access in Pennsylvania
October 5, 2026
Governor Shapiro's push for high-speed internet access aims to bridge the digital divide in rural Pennsylvania, benefiting families, farms, and businesses.
U.S. EV Market Shifts: Impacts on Investors and Semiconductor Demand
October 5, 2026
The slowdown in the U.S. EV market shifts investor focus to hybrids, affecting semiconductor revenue and infrastructure.
Amazon Drivers Unionize for Better Wages and Job Security in Torrance
October 5, 2026
Drivers at Amazon's DCX7 and DDO6 facilities unionize with Teamsters Local 396, seeking better wages and job security.
Kaiser Permanente Nurses Secure Millions in Wage Theft Settlement
October 5, 2026
Over 1,000 nurses at Kaiser Permanente in California secured millions in back wages after a payroll error; this highlights ongoing labor disputes and advocacy impacts.
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