Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
New York City, United States – For 14 years, BC Dodge built a career telling other people’s stories as a
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Economy
CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
Listen to this article | 5 mins info The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office’s 10-year outlook projects worsening long-term United States
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Top Canadian pension fund halts deals with UAE firm over Epstein ties
La Caisse suspends investments with Dubai-based DP World over chief executive’s links to Epstein. Listen to this article | 3
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Trump threatens to block opening of Detroit-Canada bridge
The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026. Listen to this article | 3 mins
Read MoreFive employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say
Mexican authorities say they are working to identify five other bodies after 10 workers were kidnapped last month. Listen to
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White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings
If the proposal is implemented, workers would not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board. Listen to
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The Super Bowl, the biggest event in American football, is set for Sunday with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New
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In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices
Tokyo, Japan – In Tomoko Ida’s household, rice is on the menu less often than it used to be. Ida,
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
San Francisco, United States – In a November 2024 appearance on ABC’s popular daytime show, The View, host Sunny Hostin
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US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil
The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to ‘stem the flow of revenue’ to Tehran. Listen
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