European Union Bans Pesticide That EPA Recently Approved
A standing committee of the European Union on Friday approved a ban on a pesticide that the U.S. EPA refused to ban earlier this year.
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Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong Heading Into Holiday Shopping Season
Consumer sentiment among Americans rose for the seventh consecutive time last week. Americans are generally feeling pretty good about the economy, according to the latest data from Morning Consult.
Extreme Weather Could Drive 22 Million People From Their Homes This Year
In the first half of this year, some 7 million people around the world have been displaced from their homes as a result of an extreme weather event. The World Meteorological Organization expects the…
Voter Preference for Bloomberg Rises to 5%
Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign has been off and running for over a week. While he is still well behind the leaders, he has shown an advance that signals he could become a second-tier candidate…
US and China Show Diverging Manufacturing Data Ahead of Would-Be Trade Pact
China and the United States need and want the trade war to end, but a slew of economic data is showing mixed messages that will continue to work for or against each nation as…
Recession Versus Expansion Tug of War Continues Among Economists
It has to be more than mildly confusing for the public to hear so many talking heads opine about the same issues facing the economy and financial markets. After all, there is more or…
This City Will Waste the Most Food on Thanksgiving
While the Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally a time for Americans to gather with family and friends and celebrate the bounty and generosity of this country, we have to face the fact that, in many…
US Consumer Sentiment Rises as Black Friday Approaches
Consumer sentiment improved month over month in November, according to the University of Michigan. Consumers appear satisfied with their economic outlook.
Holiday Parties Staging a Comeback This Year
After a slow year in 2018, office holiday parties are making a comeback. More than three-quarters of companies surveyed in a recent poll plan to have an office party this holiday season.
Almost Half of Americans Went to Civil Court Last Year — and Not for Traffic Tickets
About half of Americans had a civil legal issue last year. These such things as being injured by someone else in a car accident, getting a speeding ticket, custody and guardianship, divorce or a…
Here’s Why Hispanic Women Make Half What White Men Did Last Year
As of today, Latina workers in the United States will have earned in 23 months the same amount of money a white male earned in the 12 months of 2018.
Consumer Sentiment Strengthens as Americans Acknowledge Wage, Job Gains
Consumer sentiment improved last week according to research firm Morning Consult. Wage and job gains appear finally to have made a positive impression on consumer confidence.
This State’s Unemployment Rate Is 70% Higher Than America’s
The jobless figures for many states are much different from the national average. In Alaska, the number was 72% higher, among other things due to government worker reductions arising from cuts in the state's…
500 Million Pieces of Trash Cover This State’s Roads
One of America's largest states by population has roads littered with items that people have thrown away. Researchers say they have little hope the problem will get better soon.
Americans to Set New Records for Driving and Flying This Thanksgiving
AAA estimates that more than 55 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving holiday with almost 90% traveling on the nation's highways.