Home healthcare workers make up less than 3% of the total jobs, but KPMG senior economist Matthew Nestler sees reason to pay attention—and reason to be concerned. “The current system right now is unsustainable,” he told Fortune, “and [it’s] buckling…
Last December, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer declared 2025 the “Year of the Tariff.” His continued leadership can make 2026 the “Year of Digital Trade.” There could be no better investment in U.S. economic and national security. When Caterpillar provides…
The World Cup has never been free of politics, yet this year’s event may be in a league of its own. The quadrennial global soccer tournament will be co-hosted for the first time this year by three nations: the U.S.,…
Conditions for the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran deteriorated on Saturday as the Strait of Hormuz became more of a combat zone again, closing off ship traffic and keeping the global economy mired in an energy crisis. The…
Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the…
President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks. Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government’s…
Airline passengers should brace for more aggravation in the next few months as carriers around the world deepen cancellations and ground planes to cope with stratospheric increases in jet-fuel prices. Dutch flag carrier KLM is the latest company to cut…
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his concerns about the economy public as he vented frustration at aides and demanded they come up with solutions. During a televised meeting on the economy Wednesday, he revealed that GDP shrank by combined 1.8%…
Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move. The so-called general license means U.S. sanctions will not apply for 30…