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The US has now regained all the jobs it lost in the pandemic: The US added 528,000 jobs in July, bringing the national total to 152,536,000 payrolls ...
businessinsider.com/jobs-report-july-all-lost-jobs-regained-pandemic-recession-recovery-2022-8
White-Collar Hiring Stalls Out in Miami, Austin Job Markets: Hiring in professional services, finance and technology is running at one-third the rate of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/white-collar-hiring-stalls-out-in-miami-austin-job-markets
California labor tries again to get unemployment pay for striking workers. Can state afford it?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287981465.html
India Saw Significant Decline In Unemployment Rate, Shows Government Data: Periodic Labour Force Survey or PLFS data of the last six years indicates an improving ...
ndtv.com/india-news/india-saw-significant-decline-in-unemployment-rate-shows-government-data-5514048
Unemployment biggest worry in India, world's fastest growing economy: Reuters poll
reuters.com/world/india/unemployment-biggest-worry-india-worlds-fastest-growing-economy-2024-04-24/
Unemployment emerges as top concern in India despite economic growth: Reuters poll
wionews.com/business-economy/unemployment-emerges-as-top-concern-in-india-despite-economic-growth-reuters-poll-714411
Relief for Oregon unemployment claim delays could take ‘several months’ to kick in
oregonlive.com/business/2024/04/relief-for-oregon-unemployment-claim-delays-could-take-several-months-to-kick-in.html
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
What if you lose your job today?: Experts advise on what you can do if the hard news hits you unexpectedly.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/what-if-you-lose-your-job-today--4600306
Can I get unemployment benefits in Austria if I'm self-employed?: If you work in Austria as a freelancer or self-employed person, it may be confusing to ...
thelocal.at/20240425/can-i-get-unemployment-benefits-in-austria-if-im-self-employed
Ask the law: Who pays for unemployment insurance premiums?: Conditions for eligibility for insurance compensation clarified
gulfnews.com/uae/ask-the-law-who-pays-for-unemployment-insurance-premiums-1.102211297
Kuwaitis Favor Public Sector Jobs Over Private Sector Opportunities: KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In light of the inability of the public sector to generate new job ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwaitis-favor-public-sector-jobs-over-private-sector-opportunities/
FREE TO READ | Tackling the root causes of inequality and joblessness: Social Impact magazine notes that we need to do more to uplift society and go beyond ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/2024-04-24-free-to-read-tackling-the-root-causes-of-inequality-and-joblessness/
Enough Of This Suffering, The Gruesome Betrayal; 10 Years Of Despotic Rule, 10 Dreadful Deceptions Part- IV| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/enough-of-this-suffering-the-gruesome-betrayal-10-years-of-despotic-rule-10-dreadful-deceptions-part-iv/
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/siblings-killed-suspected-intoxicated-driver-crashes-childs-birthday-p-rcna148696
Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
Layoffs could spike as recession is already here, forecaster says: Headline job growth has been strong recently, but commentators have pointed to mixed signals ...
businessinsider.com/recession-outlook-layoffs-job-market-economy-unemployment-rate-hard-landing-2024-4
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/19/un-sicherheitsrat-usa-palaestina
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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India's high unemployment is a 'ticking bomb,' opposition says as election battle with Modi's BJP heats up
cnbc.com/2024/04/23/india-elections-opposition-blames-modis-bjp-for-high-jobless-rate.html
Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan
richmond.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/brazil-woman-dead-man-bank-loan/article_1de4165d-625f-5e5a-8cc9-965517144599.html
Few Indian youngsters have registered to vote –and what that means: With first-time voters and the youth accounting for a large share of India’s population ...
scroll.in/article/1066766/few-indian-youngsters-have-registered-to-vote-and-what-that-means
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
nzz.ch/international/taliban-herrschaft-in-afghanistan-uno-beklagt-1600-menschenrechtsverstoesse-bei-inhaftierungen-durch-taliban-ld.1541939
Which college majors earn most (and least) money after graduation? What federal data shows
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/22/which-college-majors-earn-the-most-least-after-graduation-oklahoma/73410590007/
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-ai-tool-predicts-quit-job-new-recruits-employee-data-4277971
FDP's push for tougher benefit sanctions in Germany sparks coalition row: The FDP's proposal to boost the German economy by coming down hard on unemployment ...
thelocal.de/20240422/fdps-push-for-tougher-benefit-sanctions-in-germany-sparks-coalition-row
Employment rate among migrants reaches record high: "Inactivity and unemployment among people with a migrant background are structurally higher but thanks ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013436/employment-rate-among-migrants-reaches-record-high
PM has several techniques to ‘divert from issues’: Rahul Gandhi: "Unemployment and inflation are at their peak in the country and Narendra Modi says ...
indianexpress.com/elections/rahul-gandhi-pm-modi-muslim-remarks-unemployment-inflation-9283930/
Lower Saxony: How Cuxhaven benefits from the energy transition: High unemployment, lack of prospects - That is a thing of the past for Cuxhaven ...
neuepresse.de/der-norden/niedersachsen-wie-cuxhaven-von-der-energiewende-profitiert-KTO24AQGY5ARZGYCZH6DTU3YPA.html
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Be careful: Unemployment reduces your pension so drastically: Unemployment also leads to a lower pension in old age.
morgenpost.de/wirtschaft/article242150714/Vorsicht-So-drastisch-reduziert-Arbeitslosigkeit-die-Rente.html
Study reveals challenges faced by migrant graduates in EU labor markets: A recent study sheds light on the challenges faced by migrant graduates in the European ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1236989/study-reveals-challenges-faced-by-migrant-graduates-in-eu-labor-markets/
US weekly jobless claims remain at low level: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was unchanged at a low level last week ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-weekly-jobless-claims-unchanged-low-levels-2024-04-18/
‘First Job Guarantee’ must be universal and local: ‘First Job Guarantee’ must be universal and local
deccanherald.com/opinion/first-job-guarantee-must-be-universal-and-local-2987522
India's fresh formal job creation slowed to three-month low in February: In what suggests some robustness, nearly 67 per cent of the total new EPF subscribers ...
business-standard.com/economy/news/india-s-fresh-formal-job-creation-slowed-to-three-month-low-in-february-124042000662_1.html
37% more Southern California workers added in March than average: Southern California's bosses added 27,800 workers in March
ocregister.com/2024/04/20/37-more-southern-california-workers-added-in-march-than-average/
Some of Durban’s homeless people say they ran away from home after committing untold crimes
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/some-of-durbans-homeless-people-say-they-ran-away-from-home-after-committing-untold-crimes-e9c7a997-3593-4671-85c3-3e923a935aca
Unemployment benefits cut for almost 16,000 in Germany who refused work: The standard unemployment benefit rate paid to job seekers in Germany was reduced in ...
thelocal.de/20240420/unemployment-benefits-cut-for-almost-16000-in-germany-who-refused-work
Liam Dann: are we witnessing the death of paper money?: Veteran financial journalist Liam Dann returns to the show to shine a light on left-field economic news ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018935102/liam-dann-are-we-witnessing-the-death-of-paper-money
Despite lagging performance, California expected to avoid recession: For the second month in a row, California posted the highest unemployment figure in the ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-19/california-returns-to-job-growth-in-march-but-unemployment-rate-remains-highest-in-nation
South African Elections: What If the ANC Has to Share Power?: Polls show that the country—which heads to the polls on May 29—could enter uncharted political ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/south-african-elections-what-if-the-anc-has-to-share-power
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Few Indian youngsters have registered to vote –and what that means: With first-time voters and the youth accounting for a large share of India’s population ...
scroll.in/article/1066766/few-indian-youngsters-have-registered-to-vote-and-what-that-means
EXPLAINED: What you should know if you want to quit your job in Germany: There are a few official steps to follow if you decide to quit your job in Germany - ...
thelocal.de/20230731/explained-what-you-should-know-if-you-want-to-quit-your-job-in-germany
U.S. unemployment is underestimated due to immigration mismeasurement: Goldman : The unemployment rate would be higher if the full impact of immigration ...
marketwatch.com/story/u-s-unemployment-would-be-higher-if-illegal-immigration-was-properly-counted-goldman-sachs-estimates-3df87d4c
All eyes on inflation as unemployment edges up: The jobs market remains tight despite continued cost-of-living pressures and lacklustre consumer spending - which ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/all-eyes-on-inflation-as-unemployment-edges-up-20240418-p5fkpw.html
Biden Should Learn From Modi That Inflation Matters More Than Jobs: India’s leader is cruising to re-election despite stagnant wages and high unemployment in ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-18/biden-should-learn-from-modi-that-inflation-matters-more-than-jobs
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US Applications for Unemployment Benefits Held Steady at 212,000: Initial applications for US unemployment benefits remained subdued last week ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/us-applications-for-unemployment-benefits-held-steady-at-212-000
“If the data requires it”: Fed sends signals for interest rate hikes for the first time
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Fed-sendet-erstmals-Signale-fuer-Zinserhoehung-article24884271.html
California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article287794300.html
Massachusetts misses an opportunity to better serve jobless workers: MassHire career centers would be good sites for the Department of Unemployment Assistance to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/18/business/massachusetts-jobless-benefits-dua-ron-iacobucci-masshire/
Georgia added 16,200 jobs in March; jobless rate remains at record low: With a blast of change-of-seasons hiring, the Georgia economy added more than twice the ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/georgia-added-16200-jobs-in-march-jobless-rate-remains-at-record-low/YDCS5ATINRHYRLSTWLAYMN5SBY/
Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/la-lawmakers-vote-to-remove-lunch-breaks-for-child-workers/article_6b9cdec6-e88b-5807-964d-c73d26acac40.html
Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 3.8% in March as employers shed more than 6,000 jobs
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/18/australias-unemployment-rate-rises-to-38-in-march-as-employers-shed-more-than-6000-jobs
China’s Youth Unemployment Level Remains Steady in March: China reported a steady rate of youth unemployment in March after an official warned that joblessness ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-s-youth-unemployment-level-remains-steady-in-march
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State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund: California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-18/california-borrowed-billions-to-pay-jobless-benefits-but-now-its-come-home-to-roost
US Workers Laid Off Multiple Times Face Self-Doubt in Tough Job Market: More than a year of ongoing cuts has left some workers out of a job more than once ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-workers-laid-off-multiple-times-face-self-doubt-in-tough-job-market
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A Market Plagued By Uncertainty: Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel cause market volatility and uncertainty, leading to weak performance of the market ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684265-a-market-plagued-by-uncertainty
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India not reaping benefits of democratic dividend, says former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan
scroll.in/latest/1066761/india-not-reaping-benefits-of-democratic-dividend-says-former-rbi-governor-raghuram-rajan
Age perceived as major barrier to employment in Finland, survey finds: A recent survey conducted by YTK Unemployment Fund reveals a significant perception among ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25136-age-perceived-as-major-barrier-to-employment-in-finland-survey-finds.html
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