Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Stalls in Days Before Vote

U.S. Job Growth Stalls in Days Before Vote

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, with hiring hit by strikes and storms. The unemployment rate was steady, at 4.1 percent, in the last major report before an election in which the economy is ...

Business - The New York Times - 31 minutes ago

Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

The U.S. added 12,000 jobs and the jobless rate stayed flat at 4.1 percent in October, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, upending a string of strong economic data leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live

Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

US hiring slows but hurricane fallout blurs findings

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

U.S. job growth in October hampered by hurricanes and Boeing strike

The Labor Department has released October's jobs report with employment growth slowed during the month due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene along with the Boeing strike. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

North Korea ICBM Test Seeks to Grab U.S. Attention on Eve of Vote

Kim Jong Un said a long-range missile launch sends a message to rivals ahead of a U.S. election that could reshape Washington’s policy toward Pyongyang.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.

Brambles Reaffirms Guidance Despite Stalling U.S. Volumes

The pallet maker said it affirmed guidance despite lower September-quarter demand from existing U.S. customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

October jobs report was a ‘head fake.’ Look at these numbers instead before Election Day.

A jobs report skewed by hurricanes and a strike at Boeing landed on voters’ radar with less than a week until Election Day, scrambling the picture of the U.S. economy as Kamala Harris and Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

Watch: Walz campaigns in swing state Michigan days before election

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, is campaigning in Michigan on Friday afternoon, making several stops in the battleground state. His first stop will be Detroit, as ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Israel Strikes Near Beirut for First Time in Days

There were also attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 19 people. Israel’s military said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah targets. They came on the same day the Lebanese health ...

World - The New York Times - October 17

British Champions Day 2024: Anmaat shock 40-1 winner of Champion Stakes – as it happened

Anmaat pulls off a huge shock to win the Champion Stakes at Ascot. The favourite Kyprios looks well as he limbers up for the first race.. Carol Vorderman has arrived for those who need help with ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Mideast Crisis Updates: Israel Carries Out Another Round of Strikes Near Lebanese Capital

The attacks followed claims from the Israeli military that Hezbollah was operating a command center beneath a hospital in a densely populated neighborhood near Beirut.

World - The New York Times - October 22

U.S. and Qatar Say Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Resume, but Offer Few Details

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said U.S. and Qatari negotiators would soon restart long-stalled negotiations, but that it remained unclear if Hamas was willing to engage.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Harris rallies North Carolina crowd to ‘fight to realize the promise of America’ as Trump hits Arizona – live

VP attacks Trump’s spreading of hurricane misinformation as he tells Arizona crowd to vote to ‘take back our country’. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent Sunday trying to shore up political ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting

More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out

Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.

Israel Steps Up Attacks Near Beirut, Despite U.S. Warnings

Israel carried out a series of strikes near the Lebanese capital on Saturday, killing two people fleeing a vehicle on a busy highway. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin warned Israel to scale back ...

World - The New York Times - October 20

Updates: Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency for Palestinians

The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home ...

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. Questions Israel After ‘Horrifying’ Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Dozens

Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, said the Biden administration had contacted the Israeli government to ask about what he called a “horrifying incident.” At least 55 people were ...

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'On vacation every single day': I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week

Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023. Today, she lives on about $1,500 a month, according to documents reviewed.

Business - CNBC - October 22

The NFL is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings

The NFL is itching for further growth and it's turning to Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences as a new audience.

Business - CNBC - October 17

The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024

Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Boeing strike will dent last jobs report before election

Some 44,000 U.S. workers, most at Boeing, were on strike during the jobs report tally, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

US adds only 12,000 jobs in October in final report before election

Average monthly job gains in 2024 had been about 200,000, but new figures affected by Boeing strike and hurricanes. The US added just 12,000 jobs in October, the last snapshot of the employment ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

Harris to Nevada to court Latinos before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Latinos could help her campaign's efforts in the battleground state. The economy and immigration are important issues for ...

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