U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Faces Lawsuit
California and New York are among the states arguing that the Trump administration’s decision to charge that fee for skilled foreign workers is illegal.
Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
Using investment accounts for charitable gifts could be influencing giving in unexpected ways. sesame/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesCharitable giving in the United States has changed significantly in recent years.
Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
A video posted on Attorney General Pam Bondi's X account shows the moment an oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela. U.S. Attorney General's Office/X via APThe U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast looks designed to further squeeze the economy of President Nicolás Maduro’s country.
Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Older people may need help getting the hang of using technology. Maskot/GettyImagesLong-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The Port of Long Beach is a key entry point for tariffed goods. Frederick J. Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization – for example, people of color, women and people with disabilities. Our research has found that 76% of employees want to be allies to co-workers who face additional challenges, and 84% value equity.
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Patients and employers are feeling the pain of increased health premiums. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images PlusHealth insurance premiums in the U.S. significantly increased between 1999 and 2024, outpacing the rate of worker earnings by three times, according to our newly published research in the journal JAMA Network Open.
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