by dankeelan | Feb 3, 2026 | U.S. Economy, Unemployment
While many analysts consider the U.S. labor market to be going through a downturn, the reality is not uniform—with certain states seeing their unemployment rates improve, and others experiencing sizeable increases. According to preliminary figures released...
by dankeelan | Feb 3, 2026 | Cybersecurity, U.S. Economy
Washington entered a partial government shutdown at midnight on Jan. 31, 2026 after funding lapsed for dozens of federal agencies. The Senate advanced a bipartisan funding package late Friday to fund most of the government, but the House had not approved it when...
by dankeelan | Jan 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, U.S. Economy, Workplace
American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll. Some 12% of employed adults say they use AI daily in their job, according to a Gallup Workforce survey conducted this fall of...
by dankeelan | Jan 27, 2026 | Jobs, U.S. Economy
If you’re thinking of becoming a home health aide, here’s the good news: Nearly 4 million people work in that profession, as of 2024. And here’s some less encouraging news: The median pay for a home health or personal care aide is only $34,900. And so it...
by dankeelan | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% last month, highest since 2021. The...
by dankeelan | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, U.S. Economy
A big reason the term is popping up so often is that it helps explain an unusually muddy and convoluted period for the US economy. Growth appears solid, yet hiring is sluggish, and the unemployment rate has ticked up. Overall, consumer spending is still rising, but...
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