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The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents
21 Feb 2026 13:01 GMT
… country. In 2024, the U.S. spent more than $30 … in written testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, … entry-level workers in the U.S. labor market.” But a less capable … ineffective in facilitating learnings; it’s counterproductive.
“Many apps, …
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South Jordan ranked second-best U.S. city for career opps
21 Feb 2026 05:00 GMT
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A nationwide study of 300 U.S. cities with populations under 250 … not surprised at the study’s findings.”
High economic output: … Valley Performing Arts Center that’s been eight years in … adding to the city’s economics.”
A tight labor market: The study says …
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What happens to the billions of dollars in tariffs the U.S. collected?
21 Feb 2026 00:34 GMT
… How, or will, the United States refund more than US$130 … Holland & Knight in Washington.
“This is largely to … White House, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Potential refunds from the U.S … stimulus just as the labour market is showing signs of …
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U.S. Q4 GDP growth up 1.4 pct, well below estimate
20 Feb 2026 22:20 GMT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. GDP increased at a 1 … data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. … by rising debt, a cooling labor market, and the cumulative impact … triggered an immediate reaction from U.S. President Donald Trump, who …
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Nation’s immigration policy ‘is chaos,’ says Gallego
21 Feb 2026 07:09 GMT
… have family members who are U.S. citizens, who are workers, … records.”
Gallego, elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, said the … visa program that better matches labor market needs.
During the forum, … to do business with the United States. That’s going to be a …
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U.S. economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at 1.4%
20 Feb 2026 18:36 GMT
… spending, the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, slowed in the … rising debt, a slowing labor market and cumulative inflation over the … quot; said Brett Ryan, senior U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank.
… , the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge heated up …
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Government shutdown weighs on U.S. economic growth in fourth quarter
20 Feb 2026 17:23 GMT
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Washington — U.S. economic growth slowed more … U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. "With the economy and labor market … tariffs and reduced immigration.
U.S. stocks were trading higher. … a basket of currencies. U.S. Treasury yields mostly rose. …
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U.S. GDP Grows 1.4 per cent, missing forecasts on shutdown, trade
20 Feb 2026 16:34 GMT
… punitive levies and the United States Federal Reserve lowered interest … .
Trump reclaimed the White House last year with a … four of the biggest U.S. technology companies already forecasting … of stabilization in the labor market, Fed officials are inclined …
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U.S. brings ‘fairness in price’ as interest grows in Guyana’s oil future – Ambassador
20 Feb 2026 16:03 GMT
… said the level of U.S. involvement was impossible to … that the United States brings strong value to Guyana’s energy … s something that Guyana certainly could use as you upskill your labour market … deepen.
“It’s abundantly clear that the U.S. has great …
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Three ways the IRC serves communities across the U.S.
20 Feb 2026 15:50 GMT
… supporting communities across the U.S.
1. Strengthening local … the labor market quickly and safely. The IRC’s programs … Unaccompanied children navigating the U.S. immigration system face unique … to sustaining IRC’s work in the United States and around …