Business and Economy

Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.

California needs hundreds of thousands of new homes, yet major projects from housing to infrastructure are plagued by delays and rising costs. KP Reddy of Zero RFI explains what’s broken and how AI is changing the equation.

The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality.  Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.

Twenty years in the restaurant industry is no small feat—and Restaurant Picco is celebrating in style. From English pea risotto to barolo-glazed beef rib, the restaurant is revisiting fan-favorite dishes that helped define its legacy. Bill Higgins, owner of Restaurant Picco, and Michael Reyes,  executive Chef, talk success.

The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.

Global food costs keep climbing, and farmers are feeling the squeeze. The U.N.’s FAO reports another jump in prices, while the U.S. exports phosphate fertilizers even as domestic shortages hit spring planting. William Burke, an agricultural economist, at The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, gives insight.

The Iran war has caused oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices to soar, impacting farmers and potentially leading to higher food prices. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, gives insight.

From rising prices to grounded travel plans, the Middle East conflict is creating ripple effects across the fashion industry. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week, shares how the crisis is complicating efforts to spotlight international and underrepresented designers. Nahyeon Park, a social media and production manager, also talks volunteer opportunities.

Senate votes to fund most of D.H.S. in bid to end partial shutdown. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.