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Posts by James O Connor Fields

I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people.
About James O Connor Fields

James O’Connor Fields is a Senior Correspondent for News of Philadelphia, covering city budgets, contracts, and the bureaucracies that shape everyday life. A Temple journalism graduate, he’s known for document-driven investigations that turn public records into accountability reporting.

Mother holding newborn with American flags and subtle White House behind certificate showing $1,000 seed money
Posted inBusiness News Political News

Trump Accounts: New Savings Tool for U.S. Babies

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 29, 2026No Comments
At a Glance $1,000 will be deposited into a new savings account for every baby born during the Trump administration. Parents can add up to $2,500...
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Mother holding newborn with American flags and subtle White House behind certificate showing $1,000 seed money
Posted inBusiness News Political News

Trump Accounts: New Savings Tool for U.S. Babies

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 29, 2026No Comments
At a Glance $1,000 will be deposited into a new savings account for every baby born during the Trump administration. Parents can add up to $2,500...
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Owner embraces dog in tearful joy with warm glow from shelter doorway.
Posted inBreaking News World News

Dog Reunited With Owner After Four Years

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 29, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Cipo, a dog lost four years ago, was found less than three miles from where she disappeared. The owner, who moved to Wisconsin after...
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Sam Darnold throwing a pass with Seattle Seahawks fans cheering and the Space Needle silhouetted at sunset
Posted inBreaking News World News

Seahawks Set for Super Bowl XLVI After Historic Season

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 29, 2026No Comments
The Seattle Seahawks are heading back to the Super Bowl after a record-setting season that saw them finish with a 14-3 record, the most wins in...
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Philadelphia Councilmembers standing together holding bold ICE OUT signs with city skyline behind them and hopeful lighting.
Posted inBreaking News Political News

Philadelphia Council Unveils ICE OUT Legislation to Limit Federal Agent Activities

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 29, 2026No Comments
At a Glance Philadelphia City Council introduces the ICE OUT package to restrict ICE agents' operations in the city. The package bars masked agents,...
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Smartphone screen showing WhatsApp Strict Account Settings with security icons and a faint red glow around Unknown label
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Strict Account Settings Amid Privacy Lawsuit

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 28, 2026No Comments
At a Glance WhatsApp introduces a new "Strict Account Settings" feature to limit exposure to unknown contacts. The setting blocks media,...
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Doomsday Clock face frozen at 100 seconds to midnight with ruins behind and circuit wires in front.
Posted inPolitical News World News

The Bulletin Advances Doomsday Clock to 85 Seconds

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 28, 2026No Comments
At a Glance The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds until midnight. The change follows last year's 89 seconds and...
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Two cars parked side by side on a street with skyscrapers; the Tesla Model S glows softly at night beside a conventional Uber
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Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 28, 2026No Comments
Title: Waymo’s Prices Drop, Tesla’s Robotaxi Tests New Terrain Subtitle: Market data shows autonomous rides getting cheaper, while competitors raise...
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Worn leather football lies abandoned with dimly lit Patriots stadium and confetti-filled goalpost in background
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Patriots Head to Super Bowl LX After 14-3 Season

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 28, 2026No Comments
The New England Patriots are back in the big game, having finished the regular season with a 14-3 record and earned the AFC's No. 2 seed. The team,...
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SEPTA train arriving at commuter station with passengers boarding under warm natural light and snow-covered branches outside
Posted inBreaking News Business News

SEPTA Restores Normal Service After Winter Storm

Posted by I’m James O’Connor Fields, a business and economy journalist focused on how financial decisions, market trends, and consumer policies affect everyday people. James O Connor Fields January 28, 2026No Comments
At a Glance SEPTA will resume normal weekday service on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 after a weekend schedule due to a winter storm. Roads in Center...
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