August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
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Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
New study ranks the best job markets in the U.S. based on commute times, access to employer health insurance and other factors.
Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May while the nation's unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, new data shows.
Colorado's governor announced Friday that President Donald Trump approved the request for assistance for Colorado's Major Disaster Declaration request for this summer's massive wildfires.
A fight took place at Aurora Central High School and a staff member was taken to a hospital.
It was a somber day for district leaders in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, as they announced their plans to close six schools after years of declining enrollment.
Serena and Venus Williams will play together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Colorado's governor announced Friday that President Donald Trump approved the request for assistance for Colorado's Major Disaster Declaration request for this summer's massive wildfires.
A fight took place at Aurora Central High School and a staff member was taken to a hospital.
It was a somber day for district leaders in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, as they announced their plans to close six schools after years of declining enrollment.
The controversy stems from a citizen-led petition to increase the Board of Douglas County Commissioners from three to five members.
Barry Morphew was booked into the Boulder County Jail late Thursday night, according to a custody record.
Legacy High School dedicates its football season to their late coach as they celebrated a 31-17 victory over Horizon in Football Friday on Aug. 28, 2026.
Legacy High School emerged victorious over Horizon in Football Friday for Aug. 28, 2026.
A student government program at Pomona High School hopes to turn students into leaders.
Colorado requests federal funding in the aftermath of the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain wildfires.
Englewood mayor pro tem Joe Anderson's memorial service will be open to the public on Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at Foothills Bible Church in Littleton.
Serena and Venus Williams will play together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years.
The Colorado Buffaloes football season kicks off on Thursday night, and Coach Deion Sanders is hoping for a better record this year.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Denver Broncos Foundation has helped launch a new effort to ensure that students attend school.
The sale ends the turbulent 23-year ownership for business mogul Arte Moreno.
Serena and Venus Williams will play together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit with ties to Mr. Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., unveiled its first ads to air nationwide.
Colorado voters will decide on 14 statewide ballot measures this November, covering issues ranging from taxes and crime to election rules and civil rights.
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
Starting this week, the city of Denver is enacting its Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.