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Economy and News
April Jobs Report Preview: What to Watch on May 2
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the April employment situation report on May 2, and economists are watching payroll revisions, wage...
James Okafor · 5 min read · April 30, 2026
Economy and News
Plains Severe Weather Outbreak Brings Tornado and Hail Risk to Oklahoma and Texas
NWS Storm Prediction Center placed parts of Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas under enhanced and moderate risk for severe storms through Tuesday...
Hugo Bennett · 4 min · April 30, 2026
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Tennessee Special Session on Congressional Redistricting Opens Tuesday Morning at the Capitol
The General Assembly convenes at 9 a.m. CT to take up Governor Lee's call for redrawing the Ninth Congressional District. Here is what is...
Tiana Brewster · 4 min read · May 6, 2026
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March Retail Sales Came In Soft and Consumers Are Sending a Clear Message
The Commerce Department's March retail report shows American consumers pulling back in the categories that carry the economy. Here is what...
Cameron Rhodes · 4 min · April 30, 2026