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Economists Say 'Monopsony Power' Keeps Wages Low. Not Everyone Agrees.
A new book by economist Arin Dube argues that concentrated labor markets give employers leverage to suppress pay, but some economists remain skeptical of how widespread the phenomenon truly is.
Tick Bites Causing Highest Rate of ER Visits in Nearly a Decade, CDC Says
During second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites, with Northeast and Midwest regions seeing largest spikes.
What the Sudden Turnover in Trump's Cabinet Means for Him Politically
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to depart later this year, marking the third high-profile woman to leave Trump's Cabinet in just over a month.
DSA Members Rebuke Mamdani After Meeting With Obama at Bronx Childcare Center
Socialist members called former President a 'war criminal' and 'double tap drone king,' raising questions about ideological purity standards within the movement.
Leaked Memos Show Supreme Court's 2016 Fight Over Obama's Clean Power Plan
Internal documents reveal Chief Justice Roberts urged blocking the climate rule while liberal justices warned it would break from longstanding practice.
Ohio Hotel Robbery Investigation Continues After Suspect Thanked Clerk
Surveillance footage shows an unidentified man robbing a Red Roof Inn on April 14, with authorities seeking public help to identify the suspect.
Bulgaria's Kremlin-Friendly Ex-President Wins Election in Landslide
Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev secures victory in presidential election, returning to power after serving one term.
Coast Guard Continues Search 6 Missing Crew After Overturned Cargo Ship Found Near Saipan
The 145-foot Mariana was located Saturday after engine failure during Typhoon Sinlaku; search covers over 75,000 square nautical miles.
Minneapolis City Council President Discloses Role in ICE Monitoring Network
Elliott Payne appeared in a video describing involvement with rapid response groups that track federal immigration agents, drawing scrutiny from enforcement advocates.
Gunman Identified After Horrific Killing Spree Targeting Children in Shreveport
Eight children ages 1-14 killed and two adult women wounded in three-home shooting rampage; suspect shot and killed by police.