[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government’s gross national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, a record high that foreshadows the coming political and economic challenges to improve America’s balance sheet…
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What to Know About Changes to This Year’s FAFSA Application for College Students
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited…
Houthis Show No Sign of Ending ‘Reckless’ Red Sea Attacks as Trade Traffic Picks Up, Commander Says
[ad_1] Since Operation Prosperity Guardian was announced just over 10 days ago, 1,200 merchant ships have traveled through the Red Sea region, and none has been hit by drone or…
Shopping on New Year’s Day 2024? From Costco to Walmart, See What Stores Are Open and Closed
[ad_1] The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from the holidays and getting back into their regular…
A Tax Increase, LGBTQ+ Youth Protections and More Sick Leave Highlight California’s New Laws in 2024
[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to patients in other states will be protected from prosecution. Workers will receive more paid sick leave on…
US Applications for Jobless Benefits Rise but Labor Market Remains Very Healthy
[ad_1] More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. Jobless claims rose to 218,000 for the week…
US Companies Are Picky About Investing in China. the Exceptions? Burgers, Lattes
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s been no shortage of tough news for China’s economy as some of the world’s biggest brands consider or take action to shift manufacturing to friendlier…
Bristol Myers Squibb Acquires Karuna Therapeutics for $14 Billion, Boosting Neuroscience Portfolio
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal. Bristol Myers Squibb…
A Wildcat Strike Shuts Down English Channel Rail Services, Causing Misery for Christmas Travelers
[ad_1] PARIS (AP) — The train company Eurostar canceled all services to and from London starting at noon Thursday and “until further notice” due to a wildcat strike by staff…