Columbus, OH

Florida State

The Associated Press

Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2021, up from $661 billion in 2010 and at a growth rate nearly triple that of non-Latinos during the same time period, according to a new report funded by Bank of America and conducted by professors at California Lutheran University and UCLA.

U.S. Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the GDP, about as much as Florida’s economy, report finds

The $1.3 trillion economic contribution by Latinas is about as much as the GDP of Florida, and only surpassed by California, Texas, and New York, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the US gross domestic product in 2021, up from $661 billion in...

Latinas drive US economic growth with $1.3 trillion contribution, outpacing non-Latinos

California State

The Center Square

For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases. Generally, these debates have centered upon the economic effects of minimum wage hikes. However, according to new research, there may also be a correlation with minimum wage increases and a rise in crime.
                A study titled “The Unintended Effects of Minimum Wage Increases on Crime” from the Journal of Public Economics shows that minimum wage hike-induced job losses may account for increases in larceny arrests and overall criminal activity.
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Op-Ed: Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?

FinanceBuzz

Looking for a career with high growth potential? These jobs are projected to grow the fastest by 2031.

These 14 Jobs Will Grow the Fastest Between Now and 2032

A majority of Black Americans have lost trust in U.S. institutions, believing these systems were intentionally designed to hold them back. These findings come from a recent Pew Research Center report, which highlights widespread perceptions of unfair treatment within the nation’s key systems. The report reveals that most Black...

Black Americans believe U.S. institutions were designed to hold them back, according to new report

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking skepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a four-year degree. As the youngest generation in the workforce debates the...

Meet the Gen Zers skipping college to take blue-collar jobs and launch trade businesses: ‘One of the smartest decisions I ever made’

The Black population in the United States continues to grow steadily, with approximately 47.9 million people identifying as Black in 2022. This figure represents 14.4% of the country’s population, marking a significant 32% increase since 2000 when 36.2 million Black individuals resided in the U.S. One of the notable...

8 facts about the U.S. Black population you should know

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

(The Center Square) – New federal economic data shows that previous data significantly overestimated the health of the U.S. economy.
                The Department of Labor released revised jobs data that showed they overestimated the number of jobs created in the U.S. economy by 818,000, a whopping revision that set off alarm bells Wednesday.
                Economic data is often revised, but the size of this change is large enough to raise eyebrows.
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‘Shocking’ jobs number revision brings questions about Biden-Harris economy

Colorado State

The Marijuana Herald

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales

Business Insider

Higher food costs are pinching budgets and inflation eroded the value of savings, Donald Trump said, while Elon Musk blamed government overspending.

Trump called inflation a disaster for consumers — and Musk blamed it on government waste

Texas State

A new program aimed at giving work permits and green card pathways to certain undocumented family members of U.S. citizens is now open for applications. Roughly half a million people are eligible for the program, according to government estimates. And these families — and the U.S. economy — stand to benefit.

The economics behind a new program protecting undocumented family members of U.S. citizens

Minnesota State

Minnesota Reformer

Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: pay inequality at Minnesota’s public companies; labor leaders celebrate Walz pick; Minnesota had relatively low unemployment insurance fraud; and transgender school librarian sues Catholic school alleging discrimination.  Among Minnesota’s publicly traded companies, Target, C.H. Robinson, Best […]

Which Minnesota companies have the largest pay inequality  — and other labor news

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall Street Insights Many of America’s richest women started companies with a spouse but continued to manage on their own. The top 1% of Americans in terms of net worth control most of the economy.  Women play a huge part in every industry. Also: 2 Dividend Legends to Hold Forever The top 1% of […]
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This Woman Is Worth Over $20 Billion and Most Americans Don’t Know Her Name

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes: A Look Back at His Tragic Death

I recently attended a press event and noticed that men far outweighed women at the event, and according to a new report, that applies at the leadership level, too. The research from the talent acquisition company Tenth Revolution Group was sent to Lifewire via email and shows that between 2021 and 2024, the average percentage of women and non-binary people in C-suite leadership roles (specifically CIOs and CTOs) in NASDAQ-100 tech companies was only 15 percent. Now, that's based on four years of figures, during which there was a slight bump in 2022 when women held 17 percent of those C-Suite positions. In the remaining years (2021, 2023, and 2024), women held only 14 percent of those positions.

Is the Big Tech Boys Club Failing Women?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), which shows that the energy workforce overall added over 250,000 jobs in 2023; 56% of those were in clean energy. The clean energy sector now accounts for more than half of new energy sector jobs and is growing twice as fast the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall.

Clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as U.S. economy

The added capacity will help keep your energy bills in check as more people plug into the grid. Get ready for a brighter, cleaner future. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $2.2 billion investment to expand and strengthen the country's power grid. This investment is the federal government's...

US government makes its 'single largest direct investment' in the power grid — here's where the money is going

A marijuana activist holds a flag during a march on July 4, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Members of the group Fourth of July Hemp Coalition gathered outside the White House for its annual protest on marijuana prohibition, which the group said dated back to more than 50 years ago during the Nixon administration. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

America’s decade-long experience with marijuana legalization shows it to be a success

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Latinas’ contribution to GDP grew by half from 2010 to 2021

Latinas’ contribution to the U.S. economy grew more than 50% between 2010 and 2021. In 2021, it totaled $1.3 trillion, according to new data from California...

Latinas’ contribution to GDP grew by half from 2010 to 2021

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