Steep job losses in early 2020 and a flat line since then means that local governments are employing the same number of people they did in 2002.
U.S. stock indexes rise early Friday as investors take a weaker-than-expected reading of April retail sales in stride, after a tumultuous week that has been marked by growing inflation fears.
House Republicans on Friday tap Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as their No. 3 leader, with the New York congresswoman taking the job that Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming held until two days ago.
Sales at U.S. retailers fell flat in April after a blockbuster gain in the prior month when the government sent out $1,400 stimulus checks to most Americans --- the third report in the past week that suggests the economy is hitting fresh headwinds.
U.S. manufacturing production rose 0.7% in April after advancing a revised 2.4% in the prior month, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
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As India's case counts hit record highs, aid groups are delivering oxygen and other essentials.
‘Her texts mentioned nothing about paying me back. I have already made peace with the lost money, and lost friendship.’
