By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in March, a sluggish start to the spring homebuying season as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective home shoppers. Existing home sales fell 5.9% … Continued
Even at Texas Woman’s University, whose very name shows its legacy, gender studies programs face potential pushback from lawmakers. Just three years ago, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) approved a new bachelor’s degree program in Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies. Danielle … Continued
By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the unpredictability arising … Continued
Three months into his second presidential term, Donald Trump appears well off pace to hit his promised record numbers of deportations. While the new administration’s tallies haven’t yet surpassed those of prior presidents, the Trump regime has indeed ramped up … Continued
By COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pontiff’s final moments in a pair of newspaper interviews, saying the pontiff had his eyes open and was breathing with oxygen, but unresponsive after being stricken … Continued
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn. Jobless claim applications inched up by 6,000 to 222,000 for the … Continued