Laid off from a high-paying job, this 61-year-old drives for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky Melvin can usually be found on her phone — but not for the reasons many other Americans are. Melvin, 61, of the Jacksonville,
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 over two years. The June jobs report, released Friday morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed somewhat hotter
French PM to resign as leftists nab plurality of parliamentary seats in snap election
A far-left political coalition that unexpectedly assembled ahead of France’s snap elections is projected to win the plurality of parliamentary seats up for grabs and the country’s prime minister has announced his intention to resign – leading the country into
Israeli Minister touts Marine Le Pen as ‘excellent’ option for French president: ‘with 10 exclamation marks’
An Israeli minister has endorsed Marine Le Pen for French president, saying she would make an ‘excellent’ leader for the country as her right-wing party seeks significant gains in the current election. ‘It is excellent for Israel that she will be
House Republican calls on ‘The 51’ to be prosecuted for alleged Hunter Biden laptop cover-up
Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., took aim at a group of intelligence officials responsible for signing a letter that sought to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story on the eve of the 2020 election. ‘The 51 should all be prosecuted for knowingly
Democrats face a reckoning on Biden campaign as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill
A reckoning looms. Mark it on your calendar. It will begin Monday night on Capitol Hill. Maybe punctuated by a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday morning. Augmented by the customary Senate Democratic Caucus luncheon Tuesday afternoon. The reckoning will slip into Wednesday and perhaps Thursday. We will
Bernie Sanders urges people to focus on policy, not age when discussing Biden re-election
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Sunday that while President Biden had a ‘terrible’ debate against former President Trump, he recently spoke to Biden and continues to support him in his quest for re-election. Sanders – who at 82 is older than
Why Is The Stock Market Down Today? Market Shifts Unraveled
Why Is The Stock Market Down Today? Market Shifts Unraveled Quick Look: Asian Markets Decline: Asian stocks keep falling despite Wall Street’s positive economic signals. U.S. Stocks Reach New Highs: The S&P 500 hit a record high on Friday, with gains also seen
The Euro index rises to 1051.7; yen continues to stabilize
The Euro index rises to 1051.7; yen continues to stabilize On Monday, the Euro index formed a new July high at 1051.7. The yen index is in the support zone for the fourth day in a row. Euro index chart analysis On Monday, the
EURGBP and EURCHF: EURGBP is below the weekly open price
EURGBP and EURCHF: EURGBP is below the weekly open price At the start of the Asian session, EURGBP made a bearish gap from 0.84594 to 0.84414. A bearish gap at the start of the Asian session lowered EURCHF from 0.97090 to 0.96800. EURGBP