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dallasfed.orgfinance50 days ago
U.S. IT Employment Drops to 2.8 Million, Lowest Since 2020
U.S. IT employment has dropped below 2.8 million, marking the lowest level since 2020. Over 300,000 jobs have been lost since 2022. The decline mirrors the scale seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Grant Wickes from Plano, TX (Dallas), USA / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)politics51 days ago
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations
Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure a $500 million rescue package from the U.S. government. The budget carrier could not obtain necessary support from bondholders and government stakeholders, leading to insufficient funding to continue operations. Th…
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US Postal Service Proposes 4-Cent Increase in First-Class Stamp Price to 82 Cents
The United States Postal Service has proposed raising the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12 pending approval. The increases apply to letters, postcards, and other mailing services, aiming to address a severe financial crisis. Th…
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blackenterprise.comfinance73 days ago
U.S. Postal Service Proposes First-Class Stamp Price Increase to 82 Cents in July
The United States Postal Service has proposed raising the price of first-class mail stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12. This measure aims to address the agency's ongoing financial challenges, with projections indicating potential depletion of funds early in 2027.…
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