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U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

US adds whopping 256K jobs in December

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

NBC News - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Report is expected to add clarity after some erratic months.

Without the gyrations caused by strikes and storms, the overall picture for the close of 2024 is expected to reflect steady growth.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders

At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?

ESPN - Jan. 10

Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says

"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.

CBS News - Jan. 9

WoW Will Add New NPC Honoring The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin's Mats Steen

World of Warcraft continues to pay tribute to Mats "Ibelin" Steen, the subject of the recent Netflix documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, this time transforming Steen's character into a ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

7-Eleven owner’s sharp profit fall adds to takeover pressure

Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers

Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum

Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan

The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

In Roob's Eagles Stats: Completely bonkers Tanner McKee numbers

In the final rendition of Roob's Stats for the regular season: wild Tanner McKee numbers, historic milestones by the 2024 defense and a rare feat accomplished by three Eagles rookies.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy

A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White

Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors

ABC News - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

US adds Tencent and CATL to blacklist of companies working with China’s military

Shares of WeChat owner and EV battery maker fall after defence department discloses designation

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Meta Adds UFC's Dana White to Board

Meta said UFC President Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann and technology investor Charlie Songhurst were elected as new members of its board of directors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge

Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenues

Financial Times - Jan. 6

How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe

Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Mayorkas says he’s spoken 'substantively' with Noem 'a number of times'

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he has spoken “substantively” with President-elect Trump’s choice to fill his seat, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

FirstGroup to add bus and open access rail routes amid Labour nationalisation

UK’s largest train operator under pressure to diversify due to government plans

Financial Times - Jan. 5

The Surgeon General Wants Alcohol Companies to Add a Warning about Cancer Risk

Congress is unlikely to approve new labeling on alcohol anytime soon, but studies linking consumption with cancer put liquor companies in a tough spot.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy

The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?

Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentum

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Boeing Adds More Surprise Quality Checks in Its Factories

The jet manufacturer outlines more than a dozen steps it has taken in recent months to address concerns about production issues.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Mike Waltz: Deadly attacks add urgency to confirming Trump nominees

President-elect Trump's incoming national security adviser argued Monday that the attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people underscored the need to quickly confirm a slew of Cabinet nominees. ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots

About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...