Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of American politics
Its representatives may finally seize the dreaded “third rail” of American politics. When Social Security and Medicare trust funds run…
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CBO: US federal deficits and debt will worsen over the next decade | government news
Listen to this article | 5 minutes information The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term U.S. federal…
Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisis | Policy
News Protests are intensifying in Iran as a deepening economic crisis fuels public anger over rising prices and falling living…
Bulgaria adopts the euro amid celebration and anxiety over inflation | Economy and Business News
The move comes almost two decades after the Balkan country joined the EU, as hope for stability collides with fear…
Visa says vacation spending increased 4.2% thanks to growth in artificial intelligence, technology and clothing
American consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released…
Tanger CEO Yalof says consumers continue to spend despite low confidence
American shoppers are willing to spend this holiday season, despite falling consumer confidence and price anxiety, but only if the…
FDA approves Merck drug for decimated cattle herds to stop screwworm
Cattle detained in the pens of the Unión Ganadera Regional de Chihuahua, at the Jerónimo-Santa Teresa border crossing in Ciudad…
Cautious shoppers plan to spend less this Black Friday.
Black Friday shoppers flocked to stores hoping to get more bags for their money while battling inflation, tariffs and anxiety…
Letters to the editor: Wealth transfer happens every day, but it is from the poor to the rich
November 15, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Although contributing writer Veronique de Rugy offers multiple observations to…
Contributor: The real answer to Republicans' 'affordability problem'
Last week's election results are a reality check for the Trump administration. Democrats didn't just increase their scores in deep…