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U.S. falls in new ‘financial inclusion’ ranking, a global measure of access to financial services, researchers say

“Financial inclusion,” defined as individuals and businesses having access to useful and affordable financial products, has declined in the U.S.,…
Finance

The job market is strong, economists say — but workers don’t think so

The job market remains strong despite gradual cooling from pandemic-era highs, according to labor economists — but workers don’t seem…
Politics

As Congress weighs Ukraine aid, Biden reassures G7, NATO leaders of U.S. commitment

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden convened a call with top U.S. allies Tuesday to stress the United States commitment to aiding…
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Warby Parker, McCormick and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Warby Parker — The eyewear maker popped 3.4% after Evercore ISI…
Politics

Judge issues gag order in Trump fraud trial after ex-president posts about law clerk

A judge issued a gag order Tuesday after Donald Trump attacked the judge’s law clerk on social media and in…
Politics

House ousts Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a first in U.S. history

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday ousted Republican Kevin McCarthy as speaker, the first time in history that the chamber…
Politics

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges in Delaware federal court

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Delaware federal court to criminal charges related to having a handgun while being…
Finance

Supreme Court case may gut the CFPB: Consumer watchdog’s ‘future is on the line,’ group says

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case with the potential to gut the Consumer…
Politics

House Speaker McCarthy defends leadership, says Gaetz has ‘personal’ issues

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz, saying that the fellow Republican lawmaker who is…
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Warby Parker, HP, Point Biopharma and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Warby Parker — Warby Parker jumped about 4% after Evercore ISI…