Weekly jobless claims rise but remain at low level
Unemployment claims have remained below 300,000 for 69 straight weeks, longest such streak since 1973
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Unemployment claims have remained below 300,000 for 69 straight weeks, longest such streak since 1973
Numbers from the Labor Department offer evidence that employers are holding onto their staffs and may even step up hiring
Last week 13,000 more people signed up for unemployment benefits, which still keeps the total well below 300,000
Weekly jobless claims have come in below the historically low level of 300,000 for 66 straight weeks, the longest such streak since 1973
It's the latest signal that further obscures the economy's direction, complicating the Fed's and stock market's outlooks
Experts were shocked by the government's May labor market report -- are the wheels coming off the recovery?
Unemployment rate slips to 4.7 percent, lowest since late 2007, as more Americans depart the labor pool
Applications, which are a proxy for layoffs, have been below 300,000, a historically low level, for 63 straight weeks
New applications for unemployment benefits hit their highest level in more than a year, a sobering sign for the labor market
The region's economy is also finally larger than it was in 2008, though debt and joblessness remain onerous
The latest weekly reading, of 247,000, shows employers are hanging on to workers and maybe looking to hire more
As the push for a higher minimum wage makes progress, low-income and part-time workers want to end on-call schedules
Applications have been below 300,000 for 57 straight weeks, the longest streak since 1973
GOP front-runner says the U.S. economy is headed for a major slowdown, a view at odds with most economists
Friday's jobs report shows the unemployment rate for young Hispanics and African Americans is sharply higher than for whites
Unemployment rate edges up to 5 percent, as more people look for work, and average hourly earnings rise after one-month drop
Applications for unemployment benefits ticked up by 6,000 last week, while the four-week average was nearly flat
While more workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total to 265,000, that's still quite low
Both the latest week and the four-week average dropped to readings last seen in October 2015
Employers added a robust 242,000 jobs last month, and unemployment rate holds at an eight-year low of 4.9 percent
In the latest week, even as 10,000 more Americans applied, the pace of layoffs remains near historic lows
Political leaders and experts alike thought America was insulated from economic turmoil abroad -- they were wrong
Both the latest weekly figure and the four-week average fell, firming up the evidence for a healthy job market
Most Americans know European countries' workplace benefits are more generous than their own, but the gap is yawning
Although work is easier to find, the U.S. unemployment rate for blacks remains significantly higher than for whites
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
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A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
The issue arose when a skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska and called for assistance from nearby ships.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
Taylor Farms, the company linked to this summer's lettuce-related parasite outbreak, is now recalling jalapeño pepper products after new concerns about salmonella. Tom Hanson reports.
As kids head back to school amid the worst measles outbreak in decades, President Trump signed an executive order slashing the number of vaccines recommended for children. Ed O'Keefe has the details and Dr. Jon LaPook discusses what parents should know.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday called for more regulation of artificial intelligence, saying companies are losing control of the technology. On the same day, Meta released a new AI tool. Axios tech and policy reporter Maria Curi joins to discuss.
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
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In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."
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