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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Thousands of Premature Deaths Each Year

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HHS to Require Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines

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Trump Says Americans Should Be Patient After US Economy Contracts

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4 Indicted as US Officials Disrupt Marriage Fraud Operation: ICE

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US Job Openings Slide to 6-Month Low, Layoffs Fall

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How Junk Food Leads to Junk Sleep

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US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 5 Years

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Border Residents Describe Dramatic Change in Trump’s First 100 Days

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Muscle Memory Is Retained at the Protein Level, Study Finds

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. Later this week will come earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Reports will also show how the U.S. economy performed during the first three months of the year and how many workers employers hired during April. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,528.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.09 points, or 0.3 percent, to 40,227.59. The Nasdaq composite fell 16.81 points, or 0.1 percent, to 17,366.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,965.55. For the year: The S&P 500 is down 352.88 points, or 6 percent. The Dow is down 2,316.63 points, or 5.4 percent. The Nasdaq is down 1,944.66, or 10 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 264.61 points, or 11.9 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.

Economy

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 28

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Immigration

Secretary of Labor Warns States Could Lose Federal Funding If Illegal Immigrants Get Unemployment Benefits

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025August 19, 2025

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Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Have Registered on CBP Home App to Self-Deport, CBP Says

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NATIONAL NEWS

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Deficit Reduction and Growth Agenda: Bessent’s Treasury Portfolio

By Andrew Moran President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Nov. 22 his plans to nominate Wall Street billionaire financier Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary. Bessent, 62, the ...

2 Key Congressional Races Still Uncalled in California

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Trump Team Hasn’t Signed Transition of Power Agreements: White House Press Secretary

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Trump Selects Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Gaetz Withdraws

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NC House Overrides Governor’s Veto, Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina House voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate ...

Matt Gaetz Says He’s Not Returning to Congress Next Year

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Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Trump Attorney General Consideration

By Jack Phillips Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz wrote on Nov. 21 that he is withdrawing himself from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s choice ...

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Treasury Expands Committee’s Powers to Scrutinize Foreign Investment in US

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5 Undecided House Races Will Determine Size of GOP’s Narrow Majority

By Stacy Robinson Although two weeks have passed since election night, several races for the U.S. House of Representatives have yet to be called. Republicans are ...