US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits posted the largest increase in five months last week, but the underlying trend in claims remained consistent with a steadily slowing labor market.

Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada; China faces extra 10%

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4 as scheduled because drugs are still pouring into the U.S. from those countries.

US will spend up to $1B to combat bird flu, USDA secretary says

The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, as well as increase imports of eggs in an effort to drive down high prices, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said on Wednesday.

US economic growth slows in fourth quarter

U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, and the loss of momentum appears to have persisted early this quarter amid cold temperatures and concerns that tariffs will hurt spending through higher prices.

Subway is bringing back discounted footlongs

Subway is resurrecting its discounted footlong promotion, as stubbornly high inflation has led to a sluggish start to the year across the fast-food industry.

Millions of gallons of surplus water gushes into the Great Salt Lake

Salt Lake City — Water levels at the Great Salt Lake are getting a big help right now from another lake upstream, which