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In a packed room at library in a downtown Boston, Rep. Ayanna Pressley posed a blunt question: Why are Black women, who have some of the highest labor force participation rates in the country, now seeing their unemployment rise faster than most other groups?The replies Monday from policymakers, academics, business owners and community organizers laid out how economic headwinds facing Black women may indicate a troubling shift for the economy at large.The unemployment rate for Black women increased from 6.7% to 7.5% between August and September this year, the most recent month for available data because of the federal government…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes, the latest saga for the former billionaire who has been followed by a trail of financial challenges going back well over a decade.An attorney for Justice and his wife, Cathy, entered into a joint motion for consent judgment with the federal government Monday, the same day that the government filed a lawsuit saying that the couple “have neglected or refused to make full payment” for the income taxes dating to 2009. An attorney for the U.S. Justice Department’s…

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former NBA player Rick Fox announced he will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year’s general election.His candidacy comes as the archipelago struggles with high-profile corruption cases, an influx of people entering the country illegally and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Dorian, a devastating Category 5 storm that hit in September 2019.Fox made the announcement Monday on Facebook.“You’ve shared that you want more transparency, a modern economy that prioritizes affordability and security, and a country where opportunity is our reality, not just a promise,” he wrote.Fox is a three-time NBA champion…

 KUWAIT:  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday, the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors to Kuwait at Bayan Palace.The envoys included the Ambassadors of Algeria, Omar Belhaj Ibn Mohammad; Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Yelekeyev; Argentina, Ramiro Hernan Velloso; Canada Tara Shearwater; and Djibouti, Issa Khairi Robleh. Algerian ambassador, Omar Belhaj Ibn Mohammad Argentinian ambassador , Ramiro Hernan Velloso Djibouti ambassador, Issa Khairi Robleh. Kazakhstan ambassador, Yerzhan Yelekeyev The ceremony was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director of His Highness the Amir’s Office retired Lieutenant General…

The average NHL team is now worth $2.2 billion, according to CNBC’s Official NHL Team Valuations, 15% more than last year, as richer national media rights deals drive up franchise values. In April, the NHL and Rogers Communications agreed to a 12-year national Canadian media rights deal worth $7.79 billion, based on exchange rates as of Nov. 24, that will begin with the 2026-27 season. It is more than twice the amount the league is getting from its existing 12-year deal with Rogers.The league’s current U.S. national media rights deals with Walt Disney and Warner Brothers Discovery, which are worth a…

The average NHL team is now worth $2.2 billion, according to CNBC’s Official NHL Team Valuations, 15% more than last year, as richer national media rights deals drive up franchise values. In April, the NHL and Rogers Communications agreed to a 12-year national Canadian media rights deal worth $7.79 billion, based on exchange rates as of Nov. 24, that will begin with the 2026-27 season. It is more than twice the amount the league is getting from its existing 12-year deal with Rogers.The league’s current U.S. national media rights deals with Walt Disney and Warner Brothers Discovery, which are worth a…

Nov 25, 2025, 06:00 AM ETRB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United, while Paris Saint-Germain will go up against Real Madrid to sign Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Caicedo signs new Real Madrid contract until 2031- Source: Columbus’ Nancy near deal with Celtic- Jess Fishlock extends Seattle stay until ’26Assan Ouédraogo became the youngest debutant to score for Germany since Klaus Stürmer in October 1954. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- Chelsea and Manchester United…

Ryan O’HanlonNov 25, 2025, 06:00 AM ETCloseRyan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.”A little over a year ago, Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag … just a couple of months after a monthlong review that resulted in the club opting to keep Ten Hag as manager. United had just lost to West Ham, 2-1.”Sources told ESPN that United bosses made the decision to sack Ten Hag after losing faith that the Dutchman would be able to turn things around after a poor start to the new…

Alibaba showcase its AI technology application achievements from Alibaba Cloud at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 26, 2025.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAlibaba could ramp up spending on artificial intelligence beyond its projected levels if demand for the technology continues to remain strong, CEO Eddie Wu said Tuesday, after the Chinese tech giant reported accelerated sales at its key cloud division. Alibaba’s New York-listed shares were around 4.3% higher in premarket trade as investors looked past a plunge in profitability at the group. Here’s how the company did in its fiscal second quarter ended…

Lights on in skyscrapers and commercial buildings on the skyline of the City of London, UK, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. U.K. business chiefs urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to ease energy costs and avoid raising the tax burden on corporate Britain as she prepares this year’s budget.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe run-up to this year’s U.K. Autumn Budget has been different from the norm because so many different tax proposals have been floated, flagged, leaked and retracted in the weeks and months leading up to Wednesday’s statement.This “kite flying” of policy proposals — designed to test public and…