Social issues

Federal court rejects Alabama congressional map in racial gerrymandering case

A panel of three federal judges on Tuesday struck down an Alabama congressional map accused of being racially gerrymandered against…

USVI says JPMorgan notified Treasury of more than $1 billion in Jeffrey Epstein ‘human trafficking’ transactions after he died

JPMorgan Chase notified the Treasury Department of more than $1 billion in transactions related to “human trafficking” by Jeffrey Epstein…

Medicare pricing deal set to play a key role in Biden’s 2024 campaign pitch

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is placing a priority on reducing individual health-care costs as he seeks reelection in a…

There are almost 4 million more open roles than job seekers in the U.S. Here’s why some economists think the immigration and labor crises are related

The U.S. had more than 9 million open roles in June, and while that’s down from the peak of 12…

If you found gold coins, meteorites or cash stuffed in a piano, the tax man wants a piece

Consider this a public service announcement for all treasure hunters: Uncle Sam wants a piece of your loot. Someone who…

Jeffrey Epstein referred Obama White House counsel to JPMorgan as potential customer

Sex predator Jeffrey Epstein was involved in establishing a client relationship between Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler and JPMorgan…

CFPB to crack down on data brokers, Chopra says at White House event

WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday held a roundtable examining potentially harmful data broker practices, part of an administration…

Harris to play a leading role in Biden’s 2024 campaign

Be prepared to see a lot more of Vice President Kamala Harris. The central role that Harris will play in…

Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view

The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called “three-legged stool” of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and…

Judge temporarily exempts women with complicated pregnancies from Texas abortion ban

Women in Texas with complicated pregnancies will be exempted from a state abortion ban under a temporary injunction issued on…