Global News 2 05.04.2026
Americans are getting smaller pay raises as inflation ticks up

Soaring gas prices mean inflation could soon outpace most Americans' pay raises. "That’s where you see a lot of squeeze on workers," said one economist....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Jack Black joins the ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club

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Global News 2 05.04.2026
Good news for CEOs with foreign accents

Investors may prefer them but sadly the benefit does not extend to the rest of us...

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Senate staffer joins law firm; coffee company names new CCO; reunion for banker

Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Orion Samuelson, the Elvis Presley of Agricultural Radio, Dies at 91

As a host at WGN in Chicago for 60 years, he shared news that was essential to farmers in a homespun style that appealed to listeners from the city....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Revival in the pews, crisis at the altar: Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback

An in-depth look at the Catholic priest shortage driving parish closures even as young adults return to the pews, and what it means for the Church’s future....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Trump Budget Does Little to Address Nation’s Fiscal Challenges

While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Mastery of sex offender registry attracts major investment in Mandeville small business

Mandeville-based Watch Systems makes OffenderWatch and other software solutions to track the sex offender registry and help law enforcement agencies ensure compliance with evolving state laws....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on ​Saturday Russia's attempt to ‌block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a ​domestic payment system, adding ​that tens of millions of ⁠Russians were now ​resisting the digital controls....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
Trump touts unexpectedly high March jobs report as economy rebounds from weak February

March jobs report shows 178,000 new positions added, tripling forecasts. Trump says tariffs are driving factory construction and economic growth....

Global News 2 05.04.2026
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