What the tentative SAG-AFTRA deal means for the entertainment industry
Word spread Wednesday that the strike by Hollywood actors would end after 118 days. Here's what the tentative deal means for the entertainment industry.
Economy
Farmers want more money for crop support programs included in Farm Bill
As Congress negotiates a new farm bill, some are hoping for higher subsides to help save farms hurt by low crop prices or poor harvests. Others argue the backstops are a waste of taxpayer funds.
Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call
The Walt Disney Company announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.
Schools across the U.S. are trying a 4-day week. Why? To retain teachers
Many school districts around the U.S. are moving to a four-day school week to retain teachers. Districts that don't want to raise taxes to pay teachers more are using the long weekend as an incentive.
UAW sets its sights on unionizing foreign auto plants in the South
After clinching deals with the Big 3 U.S. automakers, the UAW has a new target: to unionize plants that foreign automakers have set up in the South.
Shopkeepers in Jerusalem face difficulties in sustaining their businesses
Shopkeepers are struggling to keep their businesses alive inside Jerusalem following the Oct. 7 attacks.
Was Milton Friedman Really 'The Last Conservative?'
A new book looks at the life and ideas of Milton Friedman.
WeWork files for bankruptcy in a stunning downfall from its $47 billion heyday
With its flexible office spaces, WeWork once was seen as a Silicon Valley darling led by an eccentric and charismatic founder. Financial troubled intervened, followed by the pandemic.
Hiring cooled significantly in October
U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs in October — about half as many as the month before. Some cooling in the job market will be welcomed by the Federal Reserve.
Job growth slowed last month, partly over the impact of the UAW strikes
The U.S. added 150,000 jobs last month, slowing down from the blistering pace seen in September. The drop was partly the result of an unprecedented autoworkers' strike.