Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices

Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain. Read more
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Mamdani Urges State to Block Western Union’s Deal for Intermex

New York City’s mayor said the company’s proposed acquisition of Intermex could make it costlier for immigrants to send money abroad. Read more
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Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California

Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program. Read more
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