General News March 22, 2026
U.S. Stocks Fall to 6-Month Low Over War and Oil Concerns
Major U.S. equity benchmarks dropped to the lowest level since September amid rising anxiety over the prospect of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
General News October 23, 2025
People Pardoned by Trump Want Banks to Forgive Their Past, Too
At stake is whether a pardon, meant to erase the legal stain of a conviction, can override the risk assessments of private lenders that are required to guard against money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.
General News October 10, 2025
Air Travel Headaches Add Pressure to Congress on Shutdown
U.S. air travel is starting to show signs of strain as lawmakers remain divided over a government shutdown that has stretched into its second week.
General News October 9, 2025
U.S. Budget at $1.8 Trillion Deficit, Despite Tariffs
The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
General News October 7, 2025
Maryland Offers $700 Loans to Impacted Federal Workers
Maryland is now accepting loan applications for federal workers who are working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown, the state Department of Labor announced Monday.
General News September 29, 2025
Expectations Low for Prevention of Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump and top congressional leaders have strong political incentives to stoke the ongoing stalemate during a White House meeting Monday even as they drive the U.S. to its first government shutdown in nearly seven years.
General News September 26, 2025
California Wildfire Victims Get One Year of Mortgage Relief Under New Law
Legislation that allows victims of the Jan. 7 fire storms to receive up to a year of mortgage relief was signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as an urgency measure that takes effect immediately.
General News September 26, 2025
Los Angeles Tech Startups Get Big Cash Infusion as Silicon Valley Pivots to Defense
This year, venture capital deals in L.A.-area defense tech companies have exceeded $4 billion.
General News September 25, 2025
Government Plans to Use Emergency Powers to Bail Out Coal Mines
At the same time, the White House has halted wind projects and rolled out policies that disadvantage solar and other renewable energy sources.
General News September 15, 2025
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Were Aimed at ‘Able-Bodied Adults.’ Hospitals Say Kids Will Be Hurt
Republicans insist that President Donald Trump’s cuts to Medicaid were aimed at reducing fraud and getting more of its adult beneficiaries into jobs. But the side effects may include less care for sick kids.
Small Business August 29, 2025
Off-Peak Shopping Trends Demand Smarter Tax Tech for Retailers
As 85% of consumers begin summer shopping in late winter, businesses face a new peak season – and a growing need for automated tax technology to manage product complexity and compliance
General News August 26, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Little Changed in August
By partisan affiliation, confidence weakened in August among both Republicans and Democrats but was little changed for Independents.
General News August 25, 2025
Determining the Value of Restored Collectibles is an Art
Restoration, although much more mainstream today, still remains slightly controversial among comic book collectors and investors, with some arguing that it preserves important cultural artifacts, while others don’t like the idea of tampering with a book’s current condition.