Hidden Gems of the Jobs Report
Here are three illuminating but largely overlooked numbers from today's jobs report.
Business
China Unveils New Visa Program To Attract 'High-End' Foreigners
The move is aimed at easing past restrictions to attract foreign talent to key industries and sectors. The new visa is good for 10 years and can be obtained in less than a week.
U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake
In some Latin American countries, Three Kings Day — Jan. 6 — is a bigger deal than Christmas. As the U.S. Latino population grows, so does interest in the holiday's signature cake, rosca de reyes.
Germany's Export Machine Draws Both Envy And Ire
Germany runs huge trade surpluses. The U.S. hasn't seen one in decades. President Trump accuses the Germans of cheating, without offering specifics. But a number of factors fuel German export prowess.
148,000 Jobs Were Added To U.S. Economy In December
It's a sharp drop from the November result of more than 250,000 jobs. With data for December now in, U.S. job growth fell in 2017, to 2.1 million from 2.2 million in 2016.
GOP Tax Law Sparks Confusion And Outcry In Blue States As N.Y. Threatens Lawsuit
Democrats say the new tax law unfairly targets blue states. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will file a lawsuit, while confusion reigns for Americans who tried to prepay property taxes.
Cybersecurity Researchers Find Major Flaws In Widely Used Computer Chips
Major security vulnerabilities exist in the chips of most of the world's computers. The flaws were recently discovered and could make data in servers and individual devices vulnerable to hackers.
Skeptics Question Philip Morris Pledge To Give Up Cigarettes
Phillip Morris publicized its New Year's resolution to try to give up cigarettes, at least in the U.K. Critics say the firm used the opportunity to market its e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative.
Stocks Continue A Winning Streak; Dow Industrials Now Over 25,000
Stocks have been rising for years, and they are starting 2018 with another shot upward. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at about 25,000 — the fastest run to a new 1,000-point milestone ever.
Fort Collins, Colo., Will Create Broadband Utility, 'Committed' To Net Neutrality
The city will provide broadband as a utility, building out its own infrastructure. An expensive ad campaign failed to sway either voters or the City Council on the issue.