Becoming a nurse during Covid, a former producer doubled her hours but found a purpose

Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’

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Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, as sturdy labor market gradually cools

The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first time in

A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce

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The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades

Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much on new

Clothing chain Bob’s Stores closing after 70 years

Bob’s Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down after it failed to secure financing

July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy

Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. Nearly 71 million people will be on the

Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout

After years of investing in self-checkout machines, some major retailers are starting to reverse course. Dollar General said it has eliminated self-checkout options

NFL-backed group lines up ‘Sunday Ticket’ streaming for bars, restaurants

A satellite dish is no longer the only way bars and restaurants can air the National Football League’s package of “Sunday Ticket”

AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws

Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will