US labor market cracks widen as job growth hits stall speed
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – U.S. employment growth was weaker than expected in July while the nonfarm payrolls count for the prior two months was revised down by a massive…
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Trump cuts shutter the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. What it means for Arizona
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it will begin shutting down operations after Congress revoked over $1 billion in funding. Arizona PBS, which received more than $2 million from the…
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Trump says he will fire labor statistics chief after weak jobs report
In a statement, the BLS confirmed that commissioner Erika McEntarfer was “terminated” on Friday. It named longtime BLS official William Wiatrowski as the acting head of the agency. The big…
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When is the series finale of ‘And Just Like That’? Release date, where to watch
The book is closing on the story of Carrie Bradshaw, the cultural cornerstone character loved by fans for more than two and a half decades. “And Just Like That,” the…
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Uncertainty and weak jobs report paints discouraging picture for recent college grads
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Trump’s baseless ‘manipulated’ data claim in BLS firing
On Aug. 1, President Donald Trump took a step many economists had feared: firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonpartisan agency that collects a wide range…
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Why Tennessee Titans should (and shouldn’t) consider Terry McLaurin, Micah Parsons trades
Washington’s Terry McLaurin and Dallas’ Micah Parsons have reportedly requested trades. Parsons would be a transformative presence on the Titans’ defense, while McLaurin would provide a reliable target for rookie…
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Why Investors Are Excited About Design Software Maker Figma’s Stock
Touted by some as the David to Adobe’s Goliath, design software upstart Figma’s (FIG) market value could be catching up to that of the company that nearly acquired it more…
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down
Driving the news: CPB said it told its employees that the majority of positions will be eliminated Sept. 30 with a small transition team staying on through January 2026. “Despite…
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