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Highland Park shooter interrupts sentencing hearing with unexpected demand
The man who pleaded guilty to the Highland Park parade shooting stunned victims by making a demand that interrupted Thursday’s sentencing ...
Bank of England chief focused on tariff ‘growth shock' but downplays UK recession risk
The Bank of England is focused on the potential U.K. growth shock from U.S. tariffs if there is a slowdown in global trade, ...
Nearing retirement? Here's how a ‘bond ladder' can preserve your nest egg amid tariff volatility
Older investors may consider a bond ladder amid tariff-induced stock market volatility. Here’s what to know about the ...
Warren Buffett has a record amount of cash on the sidelines. Here's how experts recommend balancing saving and investing
New market turbulence may tempt investors to have more cash set aside. But experts warn it’s possible to have too much money in savings.
Not all young workers prioritize a high salary in their job search—here's what matters more
More than half of grads are applying to jobs within 250 miles of their school, and less than 10% are preparing for a ...
Consumers continue to spend even as trade wars raise recession risk
Most Americans are worried about a possible recession, and that will eventually take a toll on their spending, even if it ...
I always ask this one question during job interviews, says CEO: It's a ‘red flag' if they answer wrong
Wisp CEO Monica Cepak’s go-to job interview question is fairly common — but she looks for a specific green or red flag in each candidate’s answer.
Tariffs give Europe an opportunity to assert itself as a superpower, central bank governor says
The uncertainty around trade tariffs is complex but a period of uncertainty also provides Europe with an opportunity to assert itself, the governor of the Bank of Latvia said.
Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs
So-called durable goods orders soared a seasonally adjusted 9.2% on the month, up from a 0.9% gain in February and well ahead ...
As Durbin announces retirement, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches bid for US Senate
Longtime Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, 82, announced he will not seek reelection after nearly 30 years in the chamber.
1 of the most common reasons you feel numb to your wins—and how to fix it: ‘Joy is an experience, happiness is an idea'
Graduating college or landing a job should leave you feeling proud and excited. But some people feel numb after achievements.
Home sales last month dropped to their slowest March pace since 2009
Home sales in March were weaker than expected, due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy.