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on April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm State and local governments rolled out the red carpet to federal workers who were laid off en masse this year, but many federal applicants are still waiting to get through the door​Scott Calvert

Soaring demand, red tape, and mismatched opportunities are frustrating some new job seekers.

Soaring demand, red tape, and mismatched opportunities are frustrating some new job seekers.

on April 26, 2025 at 12:36 pm World Leaders Gather for Pope Francis’ Funeral​Marcus Walker

Royalty and political leaders, including President Trump, attend the Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

Royalty and political leaders, including President Trump, attend the Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

on April 25, 2025 at 3:30 pm Federal Agents Arrest Judge Accused of Helping Man Evade Immigration Enforcement​Joseph De Avila

The move is a major escalation of the clash between the Trump administration and local officials over deportation efforts.

The move is a major escalation of the clash between the Trump administration and local officials over deportation efforts.

on April 25, 2025 at 3:02 pm American households ended April feeling much worse about the economy than they did in March, according to a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment​Harriet Torry

Households ended April feeling much worse about the economy than they did in March, according to a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment.

Households ended April feeling much worse about the economy than they did in March, according to a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment.

on April 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm The Mistake You’re Making in Today’s Stock Market—Without Even Knowing It​Jason Zweig

Your memories of what the market has done before can deceive you in dangerous ways.

Your memories of what the market has done before can deceive you in dangerous ways.

on April 25, 2025 at 2:28 pm Trump Told Putin to Stop Bombing and Make Peace. He Didn’t.​Isabel Coles

Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Putin as a Russian general died in an explosion in a suburb of the city and Russia pressed ahead with its assault on Ukraine.

Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Putin as a Russian general died in an explosion in a suburb of the city and Russia pressed ahead with its assault on Ukraine.

on April 25, 2025 at 2:25 pm Colgate-Palmolive Cuts Outlook as Economic Uncertainty Spooks Shoppers​Katherine Hamilton

Colgate-Palmolive posted a higher profit in the first quarter but lowered 2025 earnings guidance due to tariffs.

Colgate-Palmolive posted a higher profit in the first quarter but lowered 2025 earnings guidance due to tariffs.

on April 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm PepsiCo, Which Relies on Irish Imports, Says Tariffs Will Ding Earnings​Laura Cooper

The maker of Cheetos and Mountain Dew also cited a drop in consumer confidence caused by inflation and the global trade war.

The maker of Cheetos and Mountain Dew also cited a drop in consumer confidence caused by inflation and the global trade war.

on April 24, 2025 at 2:40 pm Private Equity Sets Up Shop on Madison Avenue​Katie Deighton

Once put off by ad agencies’ fickle cash flows, private investment firms now see an opportunity to capitalize on the sector’s accelerating shift toward automation.

Once put off by ad agencies’ fickle cash flows, private investment firms now see an opportunity to capitalize on the sector’s accelerating shift toward automation.