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Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends

The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…

Bronny James, son of LeBron James, declares for 2024 NBA draft

CNN  —  Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA draft, he announced on Instagram Friday. Bronny is the oldest child of…

A supercomputer is tracking one of most exciting soccer title races for years. It keeps coming up with different predictions

CNN  —  A supercomputer is tracking one of the most exciting English Premier League title races in years and with…

A new fund that allows investment in private tech firms like SpaceX and OpenAI has seen its market value surge as much as 818% in 2 weeks

The Destiny Tech100 fund has soared as much as 818% since its debut two weeks ago. The closed-end fund offers…

Fed Governor Bowman says additional rate hike could be needed if inflation stays high

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that it’s possible interest rates may have to move higher to control inflation,…

Your last-minute guide to the 2024 total solar eclipse

For many living in North America, April 8 will be a day to remember for years to come. The moon…

Demand for french fries reflects resilient consumer as so-called fry attachment rate holds steady

It’s a timeless question at fast-food counters: Do you want fries with that? Responders continue answering affirmatively at a higher-than-average…

Here’s where the jobs are for March 2024 — in one chart

The U.S. labor market surprised economists with its strength once again, adding more than 300,000 jobs in March, with a…