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Despite equal education, women face unequal pay in 2024

By Claire Savage, Associated Press

Uneven child care and household responsibilities, falling college wage premiums, and overrepresentation in lower-paying occupations are all contributors to why the pay gap stubbornly remains.

U.S. inflation ticks up in February, signaling ongoing price challenges

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The prices of some goods, from appliances to furniture to used cars, are actually falling after clogged supply chains during the pandemic had sent prices soaring higher.

Aramco announces $121 billion profit in 2023, Saudi oil giant’s 2nd highest on record

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Saudi oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported it made $121 billion in profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health, and how to prepare

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health.

Why many Americans feel unhappy about the economy despite indicators of improvement

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes

Friday’s latest jobs report is proof again of a labor market that has been resilient and often stronger than expected. But according to numerous polls, many Americans don’t feel the economy is strong overall or helping them or their families.

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Biden says he’ll sign proposed TikTok ban if Congress passes it

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The legislation that passed through the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously on Thursday calls on China's ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok — or effectively face a U.S. ban.

Biden calls out ‘shrinkflation’ as part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The president's focus on shrinkflation is part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters think about the economy before the November election. Biden is trying to deflect criticism about high prices and instead pin the blame on big business.

Norfolk Southern alone should pay for cleanup of eastern Ohio train derailment, judge says

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The decision that was issued Wednesday threw out the railroad's claim that the companies that made the chemicals that spilled during the derailment and those that owned the rail cars involved should share the cost of the cleanup.

Federal Reserve regulatory proposal criticized by banks, NAACP will be revised by end of year

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The banks argue that the proposal would limit their ability to lend and would exceed what is necessary to match the global rules.

China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

Top Chinese financial officials have outlined details of the ruling Communist Party's plans for the year, saying a 5% target for economic growth is within reach after a strong start to the year.