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Higher Ed Pandemic Pain: $13 Billion in Losses

A new analysis from the Chronicle of Higher Education estimates that public and private colleges and universities lost a combined $13 billion in revenue in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic was raging at its worst. Data extracted from reports filed… more

Department of Labor Reports Rise In Initial Unemployment Claims

In the week ending May 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 232,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 229,000 to 230,000. The… more

Recession Treats ‘Beef’ For Costco Customers

As the recession worsens and creeps deeper into our wallets shoppers are now more wary of what goes into their carts, mainly meats. In an investor call, Costco CFO Richard Galanti said customers are less interested in pricier beef products… more

COVID Hospitalizations Reach All-Time Low In May

Within the United States cases of COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached a record low, crossing the threshold of less than 9,000. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that hospitalizations were at 8,256 as of May 25. This time… more

Study Finds 12 Symptoms For Long COVID

Long COVID is a post-infection set of conditions an individual could feel after contracting COVID-19 and a new study could help identify symptoms past patients feel months or years later.  The study published by JAMA and funded by the National… more

Workplaces Seek More Office Attendance And Update Portfolios

Individuals working from home has left a lasting impression on employees and their work-life balance, however, a new survey shows employers' increased desire for workplace attendance. The Spring 2023 U.S. Office Occupier Sentiment Survey, comprised of 207 companies with U.S.… more

Home Prices Rise Following Signs of Decrease

The spring housing season will continue to be plagued by rising prices as shown by the new report from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. The report, released Tuesday, showed on a national level home prices in March were 0.7 percent higher… more

U.S. Uninsured Rate Declines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that 27.6 million people of all ages, or 8.4 percent of Americans, were uninsured in its most recent survey. That’s down from 30 million, or 9.2 percent, from 2021. The… more

Zillow: April New Home Sales Up

New U.S. home sales increased in April, up both from one month ago and one year ago, Zillow.com said today in its most recent monthly analysis. In a housing market where existing inventory is tight and affordability challenges are lurking… more

KC Leaders Announce Board for World Cup 2026

Leaders from Kansas and Missouri gathered to make a major announcement at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday concerning the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The announcement was presented by Kansas City Sports Commission's Kathy Nelson in the formation of a new non-profit… more