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A new study from Vanguard offers good news for younger workers: Gen Z and millennials are more likely to be on track for retirement compared with Gen X and baby boomers. Expanded access to defined-contribution plans and improved plan features are helping younger employees build long-term financial security — even as debt remains a major challenge.
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On this day in 1934, a 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald took the stage at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater — a last-minute switch from dancing to singing that captivated the crowd and launched her legendary career. The “First Lady of Song” went on to become one of the most celebrated voices in music history, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
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President Donald Trump calls Democratic lawmakers’ actions “seditious behavior,” escalating tensions in Washington. The lawmakers — all military veterans — respond forcefully in a new video, reaffirming their commitment to the Constitution over any individual leader.

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The newest jobs report, released after a seven-week delay caused by the shutdown, highlights a sharp rise in unemployment among Black women — now at 7.5%, the highest in years. Economists warn Black women often serve as an early economic indicator, and other labor trends in the report show similar strain. Federal job cuts and tariff-hit industries like transportation and warehousing are worsening the outlook.
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A fresh NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll gives Democrats a notable early advantage heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with 55% of registered voters favoring a Democratic congressional candidate. Independents — often a decisive bloc — lean heavily Democratic as well. The poll also reveals how voters assign blame for the recent government shutdown.
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A federal appeals court has halted a sweeping order from a lower-court judge who found that federal immigration officers used tactics that “shocked the conscience” during a Trump-era crackdown in Chicago. While the appeals court blocked the restrictions for now, it also left open the possibility of a narrower injunction as the case moves forward.

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A new AP investigation finds that Border Patrol is quietly tracking more than 100 million American drivers through a hidden surveillance network that stretches far beyond the border. The system feeds police “Whisper Intel” and triggers “wall stops,” raising urgent questions about privacy and civil liberties.

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The Justice Department has agreed to release its Jeffrey Epstein investigative files within 30 days, following pressure from Congress. But exemptions in the new law mean the DOJ can still withhold major portions of the records.

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Xavier University of Louisiana is the latest HBCU to benefit from MacKenzie Scott’s transformative philanthropy. The billionaire author and philanthropist has donated $38 million to the university, boosting student support, academic services, and affordability programs. Scott has given more than $740 million to HBCUs this year alone.

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A federal court has blocked Texas’ 2025 congressional map, ruling that the redistricting plan unlawfully weakens voting power for Black and Latino communities. Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have appealed to the Supreme Court, but tight election deadlines loom.

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