Jennifer Glenfield

2 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Jennifer Glenfield |Dan Grossman

At least one industry is cheering the efforts behind the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs — warm water shrimpers. Shrimpers in the U.S. have been fighting a losing battle with imported shrimp for years, but now they see a step in the right direction to balance the industry.

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Kadia Aretha Tubman |Jennifer Glenfield

Tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect today ahead of President Donald Trump's address at a joint session of Congress. This comes with the backdrop of economic uncertainty as Americans brace for higher costs on everything from produce to electronics. All three countries have since announced retaliatory tariffs. "Uncertainty is really spread across businesses and households because we don't know how much things are going to cost in the future," said Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia.

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Jennifer Glenfield |Kadia Aretha Tubman

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday a new registry for unauthorized immigrants living in the United States. A statement on the DHS website says the registry is required for people over 14 years old that have entered the United States illegally and warns that failure to register could lead to fines or criminal prosecution. The requirement has long been asked of immigrant illegally in the country, stemming from the Alien Registration Act of 1940.

2 months ago | scrippsnews.com | Jennifer Glenfield |Dan Grossman

Freelancing is thriving and appears set to become a permanent fixture in the modern workforce. Matt Mathurin, a full-time freelancer based in Florida, has found freedom in freelancing — both personally and professionally. With two young daughters at home, he appreciates the flexibility that freelancing provides, allowing him to balance family time while pursuing his passion for photography.

2 months ago | scrippsnews.com | Jennifer Glenfield |Simon Kaufman

Nearly $1 billion in cuts have been proposed for the Department of Education. The measure, announced on X by the Department of Government Efficiency, targets DEI initiatives and research. DEI training grants and 169 research contracts have already been terminated. The Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), a nonpartisan research arm of the Department of Education, is taking the hit.