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TikTok is back! Here’s how six Philadelphians reacted to the short-lived outage

TikTok might be here for now, but it's absence had Philadelphians thinking what to do with their time.

Michelle Myers and Ryan W. Briggs2 hours ago

TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on Trump’s promised executive order

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press

People wait in line to attend a job fair, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. There’s a burgeoning underground market connecting job seekers to anonymous company insiders willing to help them get a foot in the door.

The new $30,000 side hustle: Making job referrals for strangers

Jo Constantz, Bloomberg

Firefighters extinguish burning embers at a house on Santa Rosa Avenue, also known as Christmas Tree Lane, after the house was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.

After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself

Cora Lewis, Associated Press

Search engines, particularly Google, often prioritize the less reliable lists because businesses can exploit metrics in the Google search algorithm. Also, skip over anything marked as “sponsored” (that means the company has paid to be pushed to the top of results).

It’s harder than ever to find reliable product recommendations online

Laura Daily, Washington Post

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

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