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Mike Rowe on America’s great tradesperson shortage: ‘I don’t care what your politics are. Math doesn’t care, either’

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Jeff Bezos is giving $25 million to protect the Pacific—but his climate fund still has about $7 billion left to spend in four years

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David Amiel, the French Minister of Public Action and Accounts, speaks during a press conference to present the 2027 State Budget, PLF and PLFSS, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bercy, in Paris, France.
‘We cannot sweep the dust under the carpet’: French national debt is projected to grow to 122% of its GDP, prompting ideas to cancel government bonds

Budget minister David Amiel argued that the spending cuts were essential, ahead of what is sure to be a bruising battle to get them through parliament.

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U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty
U.S. added 90,000 jobs last month, says ADP—including in manufacturing and construction, where trade bosses say six-figure jobs are sitting empty
By Eleanor PringleOctober 1, 2026
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Record revenues. Record profits. Record revenue per employee. The Fortune 500 is richer than ever—and employing fewer people
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Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting sees rates hold steady and makes outright promise to deliver price stability—but don’t expect many details on when
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