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NY Fed Links Remote Work Surge to Rising Youth Joblessness

The New York Fed reports that the surge in remote work since the pandemic has contributed to a 20% rise in joblessness a

Jun 4

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Social Security Benefits Could Drop $500 Monthly by 2032, New Analysis Warns

A fiscal think tank warns that Social Security benefits could be slashed by 24% by 2032, with monthly reductions ranging

Jun 3

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AI, Tariffs, and Energy Shifts Dominate The Hill's Invest in America Summit

The Hill's second annual Invest in America Summit tackled AI's rapid integration into business, the lingering impact of

Jun 3

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Cruz-Cantwell NCAA Overhaul Gains Saban's Backing Amid Congressional Push

A bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul college athletics, backed by Nick Saban, aims to set national standards on NIL, tra

Jun 3

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Super El Niño Looms, Lawmakers Urged to Shield NOAA Budget

With a super El Niño likely this year, Congress is urged to fully fund NOAA to protect the economy from severe weather i

Jun 3

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New Medicaid Work Rule Tightens 'Medically Frail' Exemption, Risking Coverage for Millions

A new rule governing Medicaid work requirements narrows the 'medically frail' exemption, potentially causing millions of

Jun 3

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Nine States Keep Grocery Taxes as Most Others Eliminate Regressive Levies

Nine U.S. states still tax groceries, a regressive practice most have abandoned. Rates range from 1% in Virginia to 6% i

Jun 2

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Social Security Shifts to All-Electronic Payments: What Beneficiaries Must Know

The Social Security Administration is ending paper check payments under a Trump executive order. Beneficiaries must tran

Jun 2

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Pop Culture Courses Signal Deeper Crisis in University Mission

University courses on Taylor Swift, K-Pop, and queer pop culture reflect a shift from classical education to entertainme

Jun 2

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UK Inquiry Offers Congress a Blueprint for Hybrid Work as Economic Policy

A UK House of Lords inquiry concludes hybrid work boosts labor supply and cuts turnover costs, offering Congress a data-

Jun 2

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Southwest Eases Plus-Size Seating Rules Amid Criticism, Advocates Demand Full Reversal

Southwest Airlines has partially reversed its controversial plus-size seating policy, but advocacy groups say the airlin

Jun 1

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Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole

The Trump administration issued new guidance on Sunday, closing a loophole in AI chip export restrictions by requiring l

Jun 1