May 2022

Don't get this day confused with Mexico's Independence Day (that's on Sept 16). Today commemorates Mexico's underdog victory over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. And it's turned into a day to drink margs and eat tacos to your heart's content.

Time to check in on our nation’s workers. March was another strong month — employers added 431,000 jobs. And the unemployment rate continued its downward trend, falling to 3.6%. The drop in Omicron cases had definitely helped. As people feel more comfortable traveling and dining out, employers now have more demand for labor. Cha-ching. We’ll see how April stacked up.

The ball's in her court. The WNBA season tips off tonight with four games. Starting with the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever at 7pm ET. Tune in on Facebook to see who wins. Because it's anyone's ball game.

Aaaand they're off. The first Triple Crown race is going down in Louisville today. Don't forget to make yourself a mint julep.