Economy
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New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Jan 02, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois workers with a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit will soon have additional access to job-protected, unpaid leave. People who work for employers of between 16 and 50 people will get up to 10 days of unpaid leave if they have a newborn in neonatal intensive care. Larger employers have to offer up to 20 days.
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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Jan 01, 2026 5:09 pm - President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
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Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025
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We are entering 2026 with the worst economy in yearsDec 27, 2025 11:59 am - If you are feeling down about the direction of the economy as the year comes to a close, you are not alone. There is also plenty of evidence to back up the sentiment.
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Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
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US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter
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Health care among Americans’ biggest priorities for 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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A ‘recession’ is arriving for people who want jobs in technology
Dec 18, 2025 2:18 pm - Newly released jobs market data paints a murky picture ahead for the tech industry, which continues to slash workers.
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US says price increases eased last month but data may be distorted and Americans aren't feeling it
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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel