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Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
Job openings jump to 7.6 million, highest since May 2024
April’s JOLTS report showed stronger demand for workers but slower actual hiring, reinforcing a labor market with limited churn
Asian groceries move beyond the ‘ethnic aisle
Whole Foods, Target and specialty brands are expanding Asian snacks, sauces and frozen foods as consumer demand pushes global flavors into mainstream grocery aisles
Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations
A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power
Nearly 1 in 5 New-Car Loans Now Top $1,000 a Month
Experian Automotive says most $1,000-plus monthly payments are tied to non-luxury vehicles, led by popular pickup trucks rather than high-end brands
Core PCE inflation rose 3.3% in April, matching forecasts
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge showed softer monthly core price growth, but headline inflation still reached 3.8% from a year earlier
E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Biden-era rules were adopted after research linked the compounds to serious health problems; details on which limits would be withdrawn remain limited in the supplied source material
U.S. imposes Ebola-related travel limits as Congo outbreak grows
The 30-day CDC order restricts many non-exempt travelers who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, while officials say the immediate U.S. public risk remains low
Forecasters see inflation surge worsening in coming months
The Philadelphia Fed’s Survey of Professional Forecasters sharply raised inflation estimates after April price data showed consumer and wholesale prices at multiyear highs
Filing Puts Coal-Plant Costs Under Trump Orders in Focus
Available source material says costs have been mounting since the administration began directing aging coal plants to stay open, but key details remain limited