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Four "American Indicators," people who represent different parts of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics as the presidential election looms.

Four 'American Indicators' share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics

The economy is a top voting issue for many Americans. Four "American Indicators," people reflecting different sectors of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics.

Nurse manager Danielle DiLella sits in her office, with a long to-do list on her whiteboard behind her.

These nurse managers were burnt out. Then their hospital gave them a 4-day workweek

Since the pandemic, hospitals have seen soaring turnover among clinical managers who oversee teams of nurses. Now some hospitals, including AtlantiCare in New Jersey, have introduced a four-day workweek.

The island of Matlacha in Florida was devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Many residents who rented homes were displaced, and are still suffering financially years later.

Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters

The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.

Six months after the Maui fires, an uncertain economy for the island

As Maui observes the six month mark since the deadly wildfires, business leaders are sounding the alarm about the state of the tourism-dependent economy.

A tornado is seen near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday. More severe weather was forecast to move into the region, potentially bringing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service.

Receding Midwest floodwater exposes devastation as warnings extend into other areas

A vast swath of the Midwest has been under siege from torrential rains while also being hit with a heat wave. Hundreds of people were rescued, homes were damaged, and at least two people have died.

President Joe Biden issued executive actions restricting asylum elegibility for most people who cross the border unauthorized, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Biden's plan will shield undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation

Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants.

The San Diego skyline is shown from the San Diego Bay, July 3, 2021.

Port fights invasive algae as another patch found in San Diego Bay

The algae, Caulerpa prolifera, was discovered in the bay in September 2023 and additional patches have been found near Coronado Cays.

Striking Writers Guild members picket alongside SAG-AFTRA members outside Netflix studios in September 2023.

This time last year, Hollywood writers were on strike. Now, many can’t find work

The entertainment industry was shifting dramatically even before the strikes that paused production last year. Now, many Hollywood writers are feeling the pinch.

Palestinians holding foreign passports collect their luggage as they prepare to cross to Egypt from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing on Feb. 6.

What does it take to flee Gaza? Thousands of dollars, paid to an Egyptian broker

Gaza's borders are tightly controlled and most Palestinians cannot escape the war. Those who can afford it are managing to cross into Egypt by paying thousands of dollars.

Iranians gather at Valiasr Square in central Tehran on May 20 to mourn the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others in a helicopter crash the previous day.

What might have caused the helicopter crash that killed Iran's president

Bad weather may have been a cause of Sunday's crash that killed Ebrahim Raisi. But mechanical issues, possibly exacerbated by a lack of spare parts due to U.S. sanctions, could also be a factor.

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