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In Nashville, it’s a good time to be a restaurant employee
May 15, 2017
Restaurant owners in Nashville have a lot of competition these days, and that's good news for workers.
Roads and rail: How much will it cost to fix America?
May 12, 2017
We want to hear about the worst infrastructure problems in your area.
Seattle tests new law aimed at preventing discrimination by landlords
May 11, 2017
The first qualified applicant must be approved under the ordinance. Landlords are suing.
More than 500 infrastructure projects are pitched to Trump, who will favor private money and speed
May 11, 2017
States, unions, campaign advisers and consultants flood the White House with proposals. The president’s pledge to cut regulations and his condition for funding – “If you have a job that you can’t start within 90 days ... it doesn’t help us” – risks leaving critical construction and repair behind.
US employers add strong 211,000 jobs, with unemployment at 4.4 percent
May 5, 2017
The unemployment rate has dipped to its lowest point in a decade.
Texas cattle ranchers, dependent on Mexican trade, keep an eye on NAFTA
May 3, 2017
Cattlemen's trade group is lobbying hard to make sure the White House knows what's at stake.
Plus-size women lose fast fashion option with Lovesick closure
May 3, 2017
Originally launched by Torrid, the brand targeted young plus-size women and teens.
Would teens be willing to open up to a therapy app, and should they?
May 1, 2017
Artificial intelligence may not pick up on subtle language, which is important in a therapeutic relationship.
Great Lakes community contemplates nuclear plant closure
May 1, 2017
Several nuclear plants are shutting down nationwide thanks to falling prices in the energy sector.
Uneven economic development marks South LA neighborhoods hit hardest by '92 riots
Apr 28, 2017
A few areas are caught up in a real estate boom. But the community still bears scars from 25 years ago.