Economy

In Union County, South Carolina, the once-thriving cotton mills that provided livelihoods for many have long disappeared. The county is now classified as a "food desert," meaning that many of its residents live far from the nearest grocery store. Recognizing this issue, local non-profit leader Elise Ashby took action in 2016, collaborating with farmers to distribute discounted boxes of fresh produce throughout the county, where approximately 30% of the population is Black and around 25% live in poverty.At first, Ms. Ashby financed the project using her own savings and minor grants. But in 2023, her work gained substantial support as…

In Union County, South Carolina, the once-thriving cotton mills that provided livelihoods for many have long disappeared. The county is now classified as a "food desert," meaning that many of its residents live far from the nearest grocery store. Recognizing this issue, local non-profit leader Elise Ashby took action in 2016, collaborating with farmers to distribute discounted boxes of fresh produce throughout the county, where approximately 30% of the population is Black and around 25% live in poverty.At first, Ms. Ashby supported the project using her own savings and modest grants. Nonetheless, in 2023, her work gained considerable momentum when…

In Union County, South Carolina, the once-thriving cotton mills that provided livelihoods for many have long disappeared. The county is now classified as a "food desert," meaning that many of its residents live far from the nearest grocery store. Recognizing this issue, local non-profit leader Elise Ashby took action in 2016, collaborating with farmers to distribute discounted boxes of fresh produce throughout the county, where approximately 30% of the population is Black and around 25% live in poverty.At first, Ms. Ashby supported the project using her own savings and modest grants. Nonetheless, in 2023, her work gained considerable momentum when…

El presidente Donald Trump, tras un mes en su segundo mandato, enfrenta un creciente descontento de los estadounidenses por el aumento de precios. A lo largo de su campaña, Trump prometió repetidamente reducir la inflación de inmediato, asegurando que el alivio empezaría "el primer día". No obstante, los precios al consumidor han seguido subiendo, lo que lleva a muchos ciudadanos a cuestionar su capacidad para cumplir con sus ambiciosas promesas económicas.Los datos recientes indican que los precios al consumidor aumentaron un 0.5% en enero respecto a diciembre, representando el incremento mensual más rápido desde agosto de 2023. Este ascenso en…

Three years have passed since the Marshall Fire ravaged a tranquil suburban area to the northwest of Denver, Colorado, causing widespread devastation. The fierce, wind-driven flames obliterated entire communities, rendering homes to cinders, uprooting families, and changing lives permanently. Now, those who endured this disaster are sharing their hard-won knowledge to assist those dealing with the consequences of wildfires in Los Angeles.Three years ago, the Marshall Fire devastated a quiet suburban community northwest of Denver, Colorado, leaving destruction in its wake. Entire neighborhoods were reduced to ashes as the wind-driven blaze tore through homes, displacing families and forever altering lives.…

Lately, the job market for those who have just finished college has become more difficult. Although the country's unemployment rate remains stable at 4.1%, new graduates are facing considerable obstacles as they move from school into their careers.Preocupaciones de los Empleadores y Preparación PercibidaUn sondeo realizado en diciembre reveló que cerca del 58% de los reclutadores piensan que los recién graduados no están listos para enfrentar las exigencias del mercado laboral. Las críticas suelen centrarse en la falta aparente de motivación, habilidades de comunicación y profesionalismo entre los recién llegados. Algunos empleadores achacan estas deficiencias a un sistema educativo que…

In January 2025, the U.S. economy displayed a blend of resilience and new challenges appearing in different sectors.In January 2025, the U.S. economy exhibited mixed signals, reflecting both resilience and emerging challenges across various sectors.The S&P Global Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and services sectors, fell to 52.4 in January from 55.4 in December, reaching its lowest point since April. Even with this reduction, the index stayed above the 50 mark, suggesting ongoing expansion. The deceleration was mainly due to the services sector, whereas manufacturing saw growth for the first time in seven months, spurred…