How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs

These characteristics and more are used to calculate the U.S. News Best Jobs of 2024 rankings. This article explains the methodology behind the rankings, including how U.S. News selects jobs to ... Read More

US ‘outraged’ over Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. was "outraged" over the Israeli airstrike that killed seven workers with a Washington-based charity, and he called on Israel to do ... Read More

Only Second Human Case Of Bird Flu In U.S. As Global Virus Expands—Here’s What To Know

Officials in Texas reported only the second case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a person in the U.S. on Monday—in a patient ... according to a news release from the Texas Department of State ... Read More

US Politics

VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports on how events in the Middle East are affecting U.S. politics. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military ... Read More

Best States Rankings

Some soar in education. Some excel in both – or in much more. The Best States rankings by U.S. News draw on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens. Read More

Dow Jones Global ex-U.S. Index

Stocks: Real-time U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only; comprehensive quotes and volume reflect trading in all markets and are delayed at least 15 minutes. International ... Read More

McDonald’s to buy Israeli franchise operator that sparked global boycott

McDonald’s is buying the franchise that sparked global boycotts by offering free ... began offering free meals to troops early in the war, a move the U.S.-based umbrella company said was ... Read More

M&A News: Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) to Offload PPE Unit to Australia’s Ansell

Consumer products major Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is offloading its personal protective equipment (PPE ... KMB’s stock price has inched up by nearly 8.4% over the past six months. Read More

MipTV’s Last Stand, Its Stars, Big and Buzz Titles, Growth Prospects, AI’s Real Threat and Other Takes on 2024’s Edition and Canneseries

On March 26, RX France, organizers of MipTV, announced the launch of Mip London, over Feb. 23-28, 2025. MipTV’s 2024 edition will be ... s “Families Like Us,” from Canal+ and Studiocanal ... Read More

Why April's total solar eclipse will be a historic event in the US

The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won't be until August 2044. "Eclipse Across America," will air live Monday, April 8, beginning at 2 p.m. ET on ABC, ABC News Live, National ... Read More

Regulator Probes BlackRock and Vanguard Over Huge Stakes in U.S. Banks

are sticking to passive roles when it comes to their investments in U.S. banks. The three firms manage more than $23 trillion in total, with much of it in funds that passively mimic indexes such ... Read More