Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day-from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible saf...

As global talent mobility, technological innovation, and workforce development continue to shape the U.S. economy, the H-1B visa program plays an increasingly important role at their intersection. The visa program allows American compa...

Once considered the domain of retirees and seasoned travelers, cruise vacations have undergone a broad transformation in recent years. Modern ships now feature everything from high-speed internet and luxury dining to waterslides and ro...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic upended the travel industry, prices have rebounded-often at a pace that has outstripped general inflation. While travel demand surged back in the years following the pandemic, so too did the cost of family v...

For U.S. farmers, the trade relationship with China has long been critical, but it is rarely calm. As the largest buyer of American agricultural goods outside of Mexico and Canada, China's demand for soybeans, grains and meat dr...

The H-1B visa program, a crucial path for skilled foreign workers in U.S. industries, is poised for significant regulatory changes, including a new $100,000 fee for applications made outside the U.S. and higher prevailing wage s...

Often referred to as the "winter vomiting bug," norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis nationwide and is responsible for a significant share of foodborne illness outbreaks, according t...

Now more than ever, people want to know where their food comes from. National conversations often center on "Big Ag" and corporate takeover of the food sector, but the latest USDA Census of Agriculture shows a more nuanced reality on the gr...

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, industries that depend heavily on foreign-born workers are beginning to feel the strain. One of the most exposed is the U.S. construction sector, where immigrants-both documented and undo...

American families are facing a convergence of economic pressures that are redefining what it means to live comfortably. After years of elevated inflation, the cost of essentials - from housing and groceries to transportation and health...