Private Sector Adds 155,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay Up 4.6%

Private sector employment in the United States grew by 155,000 jobs in March, while annual pay increased 4.6% year-over-year, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The report offers a high-frequency, independent view of the labor market using anonymized payroll data from more than 25…

Misinformation about fentanyl threatens to undermine overdose response : Shots

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/Moment RF Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up in another serious problem: misinformation. False and misleading narratives on social media, in news reports and even in popular television dramas suggesting people can overdose from touching fentanyl — rather than ingesting it — are…

Amazon, AppLovin Submit Bids for TikTok As Deadline Looms

Tech companies are rushing last-minute bids for TikTok as the April 5 deadline nears. Amazon and app development company AppLovin both submitted bids for unspecified amounts to buy TikTok on Wednesday, days ahead of TikTok’s Saturday deadline to separate from its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance. Amazon sent an offer letter to Vice President JD Vance…

Ferrari hoping to see the ‘full potential’ of the SF-25 at the Japanese Grand Prix

The 2025 Formula 1 season began with so much fanfare at Maranello. But the early returns have not been what Ferrari hoped for. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign injected new life into the legendary team, and Hamilton’s win in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix seemed to be…

6 Controversial Takes on Why Financial Literacy Shouldn’t Be Taught in Schools

Image Source: 123rf.com Financial literacy is often promoted as a must-have subject in schools, right up there with math and science. But not everyone agrees that classrooms are the right place for it. While most people assume teaching money skills will lead to better financial outcomes, critics argue that the topic is more complex than…

Imee Marcos sees ‘cover-up’ in Duterte’s ICC arrest

Sen. Imee R. Marcos (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has accused Philippine authorities of attempting to conceal “irregularities” surrounding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. There seems to be a “cover-up” of “irregularities” committed by Philippine authorities during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Sen. Imee…

Which Are the Most Effective Lifestyle Strategies to Combat PCOS?

Have you ever heard of PCOS? It’s short for polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormonal condition that affects women during their reproductive years. You might notice irregular periods, extra hair growing where you don’t want it or even trouble getting pregnant. If you’re affected, you’re not alone — PCOS impacts 6% to 20% of reproductive-age…

Trump Unveils Massive Tariff Plan to Slash $1.2 Trillion Trade Deficit: ‘Access To The American Market Is A Privilege’

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international economic position of the United States’ and ‘protect American…