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U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, reflecting resilient labor market just as Iran war escalated

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U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, reflecting resilient labor market just as Iran war escalated

admin April 7, 2026

The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market...

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Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘TODAY’ amid search for mother: ‘It’s good to be home’

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Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘TODAY’ amid search for mother: ‘It’s good to be home’

admin April 7, 2026

Savannah Guthrie returned to the “TODAY” anchor desk Monday, more than two months after her mother disappeared....

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Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook

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Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook

admin April 3, 2026

Stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the...

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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory

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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory

admin April 3, 2026

The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey...

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Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

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Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

admin April 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday that they said would end the...

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U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month

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U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month

admin April 2, 2026

Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend...

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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.

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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.

admin April 2, 2026

Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now,...

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Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022

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Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022

admin April 2, 2026

The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022,...

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A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel

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A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel

admin April 2, 2026

American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to...

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Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant

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Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant

admin April 1, 2026

Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing...

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