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U.S. jobless claims still showed few private-sector layoffs, but more ex-federal workers got benefits

The private sector is still culling very few jobs, the latest report on jobless claims shows, but more federal workers fired by the Trump administration are applying for benefits.

MarketWatch - 2d

How to successfully pivot from a federal job to the private sector

Since President Trump took office in January, more than 24,000 workers at 18 federal agencies have been fired in an effort to reduce the size of the government. However, in recent days, federal ...

The Hill - 1d

Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat

Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party ...

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Lynch: The PGA Tour doesn’t own a major. For private equity, that’s a big problem

Now that private equity is in the game, a debate that was once a tedious mix of politics and peevishness has real commercial meaning.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst attends private workout of Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillian

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was in attendance for Tetairoa McMillian's private workout this week.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again

New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

CNBC - Mar. 14

The US Postal Service helped build the Black middle class. Trump could end that legacy

Trump is expected to privatize the USPS, where Black people make up 29% of the staff, and cut down on the number of jobs. In recent weeks, the fate of the United States Postal Service (USPS) , a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Ecuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime

Daniel Noboa, who is seeking re-election as president, announces partnership with Trump supporter Erik Prince. Ecuador ’s president, Daniel Noboa , has announced a “strategic alliance” with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

Private moon lander falls silent after two-week lunar mission

The Blue Ghost moon lander from Firefly Aerospace — the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful mission — has gone quiet after two weeks.

NBC News - 5d

Private lunar lander dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole

ABC News - Mar. 7

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market

With the new Trump administration, private equity firms see a greater opportunity in the $12.5 trillion in assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'

"You need to have your private markets beating your public market," Gaia Investment Partners' Serena Tan said.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission

It's lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission

ABC News - 5d

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink: Blending public and private markets is a 'great investment' for retirement

Major asset managers and plan providers want to increase the share of private assets in the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market.

CNBC - 5d

Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm

A group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm is buying the NBA's Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion.

CNBC - 2d

Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart

February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.

CNBC - Mar. 7

Private Island Comes on the Market in Italy

The sale of an island just off the coast of Bacoli, near Naples, has pit the quest for a rich investor against a more communal alternative.

The New York Times - 22m

What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?

Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, dies after private cancer battle

D'Wayne Wiggins, who founded soul trio Tony! Toni! Toné! with Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley, died after a private battle with bladder cancer. He was 64.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Guess could become the next fashion company to go private after stock price halves in a year

Guess Inc.’s stock soared 30% on Monday after the maker of clothing, footwear and accessories said it received an offer from New York-based investment company WHP Global to take it private for $13 ...

MarketWatch - 5d

What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?

A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

‘Calm today, but turbulence ahead’: U.S. job openings show stable labor market ahead of Trump job cuts and tariffs

Job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January, but far fewer companies are hiring compared with a few years ago, and it’s taking people a lot longer to find work.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

George offered Bowling Green job, sources say

Tennessee State's Eddie George, who was one of three finalists interviewed Friday, has been offered the head coaching job at Bowling Green, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

It’s getting ‘uncomfortably difficult’ to find a job. Here are the bright spots in this labor market.

Why the latest report is giving job hunters the jitters: longer stretches of unemployment and more part-time work.

MarketWatch - Mar. 8

Tariffs are 'lose-lose' for U.S. jobs and industry, economist says: 'There are no winners here'

Tariffs aim to insulate certain sectors from foreign competition. But evidence shows they often end up losing U.S. jobs.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Job openings see gains in January in a sign of labor market stability

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed that postings rose to 7.74 million on the month, up 232,000 from December.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Give new dads the same job rights as mums, MP says

Campaigners say the Employment Rights Bill is a big opportunity to improve job security for new dads.

BBC News - Mar. 12

More Americans with college degrees are working multiple jobs, Fed report finds

In 2024, roughly half of Americans holding multiple jobs have a college degree, according to a report.

CNBC - 5d

28 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Revealed This 1 Habit That Separates Winners From Everyone Else—It’s Still True Today

In his profound wisdom, Jobs called us back to what truly matters.

Inc. - Mar. 14

VA secretary: Cutting 80,000 jobs ‘is our target’

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said his agency is looking to cut 80,000 jobs as their “target” to slim the agency’s workforce. Collins joined Fox & Friends on Monday, where he was pressed ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Private Prisons Are Ramping Up Detention of Immigrants and Cashing In

The Trump administration is expected to use thousands more beds in these facilities as part of its mass deportation effort.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies

Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX

Financial Times - Mar. 9

RFK Jr. Will Convene a New Health Commission in Private

President Trump ordered the creation of the Make America Healthy Again Commission last month, taking the name from the movement led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

The crisis at IndusInd, India’s fifth-largest private bank

Also in this newsletter: Starlink set to enter India and inflation cools off

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Inside Lagos’s top private members’ clubs

An exclusive tour of the establishments favoured by the city’s executives and power brokers

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy

Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.

Inc. - Mar. 7

With more Americans looking for new jobs, here's how to get ahead

A LinkedIn survey found that 54% of U.S. workers want to change jobs in 2025. Career expert Catherine Fisher shares strategies to stand out in a competitive market.

CBS News - Mar. 10

NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts

A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.

CBS News - Mar. 11

Survey Says Gen-Zers Make Terrible Job Candidates, but Here’s the Truth

Most job hunters aren’t good at looking for new positions, regardless of their age. It’s a skill that’s usually doesn’t get tested enough for people to be great at it.

Inc. - 4d

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