Jobless claims drop by 20,000 — more than expected

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, indicating continued strength in the labor market, even as financial market turmoil casts a shadow over the economy. . Initial applications for state unemployment benefits fell from 20,000 to a seasonally adjusted 192,000 in the week ending March 11, […]

Giants expected to sign ex-Jet receiver Jeff Smith

I bet Jeff Smith wasn’t on Aaron Rodgers’ wishlist. Smith is expected to sign with the Giants after spending the past four seasons with the Jets, The Post confirmed. He totaled 34 catches for 426 yards in 36 games, most of them as the #4 or #5 receiver on the depth chart. Rodgers appeared on […]

Americans expected to gamble huge amount

Commercial Content 21+ The Americans are all in for March Madness 2023. Americans will bet $15.5 billion on the NCAA tournament, according to the American Gaming Association’s projections. 31 million Americans gamble at traditional sportsbooks and casinos, while 21.5 million gamble casually with friends. But perhaps more impressive is the sheer number of 56.3 million […]

Powerful Nor’easter Storm Expected To Slam East Coast

A winter storm sage is expected to bring heavy snow, rain, high winds and flooding along the East Coast Monday through Wednesday. The northeastern storm is forecast to “peak Monday night through early Tuesday and Wednesday.” weather channelThere is currently light snowfall in parts of the Midwest and Northeast, and rainfall is spreading along the […]

Biden expected to OK controversial Alaska drilling project Monday

The Biden administration is set to approve a controversial Alaskan oil drilling project known as the Willow Project on Monday, a source familiar with the plan told The Hill. ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project could extract up to 629,000 barrels of oil over the project’s 30-year term, according to documents promoting the project. Two sources said they […]

Bill Self expected back to coach Kansas in NCAA Tournament

Longtime University of Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self is nearing his return after missing all Big 12 tournaments. The second-seeded Texas Longhorns defeated the first-seeded Jayhawks, 76-56, in Saturday’s Big 12 Championship Game. Kansas, who was the Big 12 regular-season champion, was missing a self earlier this week due to a health problem, according […]

US employers add 311,000 jobs in February, more than expected

The U.S. economy added jobs solidly in February, likely ensuring the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for a longer period, but wage inflation showed signs of slowing. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 311,000 last month, according to a jobs report closely watched by the Labor Department on Friday. January data was revised downward to show he […]

High-stakes February jobs report expected to show hiring cooled off

Kathy Kristoff, Founder, Editor and CEO of SideHusl.com has joined “Varney & Co.” Here are some of her top tips and tricks on how consumers can supplement their wealth with new job opportunities. All eyes will be on the February jobs report due out Friday morning after a surprising surge in jobs last month left […]