Fewer workers apply for jobless aid as layoffs fade
Some 215,000 people filed first-time unemployment claims last week, showing a strengthening job market as Omicron recedes.
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Biden administration asks Congress for $32.5 billion for COVID, Ukraine
"Given the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, I anticipate that additional needs may arise over time," Shalanda Young, acting White House budget director, wrote in a letter Wednesday.
A new sign of the labor crunch: $20 an hour for babysitting
The average hourly wage for babysitters surged 11% last year, far outpacing inflation, according to a new analysis.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez shot at kin's alleged molester, police say
Authorities say he hit another man during a car chase. Supporters say he had to come to his young relative's defense. Officials call it a case of alleged vigilante justice.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22, found dead on campus
While not disclosing any details surrounding Meyer's death, the university said grief counselors were available.
Cap worn by Amelia Earhart on 1928 flight sells for $825,000
Amelia Earhart wore the cap on a flight across the Atlantic in 1928 and later lost it in a crowd of fans in Cleveland.
More human remains found in search for Tulsa race massacre victims
In1921, a White mob descended on the Black section of Tulsa and burned over 1,000 homes and destroyed its thriving business district.
Texas temporarily banned from investigating family over gender-affirming care
The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed against Governor Greg Abbott over an order he enacted that treats gender-transitioning procedures as child abuse.
JetBlue pilot allegedly failed breathalyzer after he was removed from plane
James Clifton, 52, was arrested and could face federal charges, the transportation authority said.
Texas congressman suspends campaign after admitting infidelity
Taylor was also forced into a runoff in Tuesday night's primary.
Ron DeSantis asks students to take face masks off at press conference
The governor said their mask-wearing is "COVID theater."
Ukraine war sanctions could spur Russian cyberattacks, expert warns
Cyber conflict can hit businesses, government — and you, said Chris Krebs, former head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Amazon closing its brick-and-mortar bookstores
Pop-up locations and 4-star shops are also to shutter as company focuses instead on food, fashion and retail tech.
Top NSC official involved in John Bolton book controversy returning to White House
Ellen Knight was the NSC official who oversaw the initial prepublication of former national security adviser John Bolton's memoir about his service in the Trump White House.
Serena Williams speaks out after NYT mistakenly uses a photo of her sister
"You can do better, @nytimes," Serena wrote Wednesday.
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DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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El-Sayed asks fellow Democrat Stevens not to attend final campaign events
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's planned arch
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