Jobless Benefit Claims

Jobless claims rise slightly, but no sign of trouble brewing in labor market

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in early February rose slightly but remained at very low levels in a sign the labor market is still quite healthy.

MarketWatch - 15h

Tories would stop benefit-claim migrants from settling in UK

The Tory leader says migrants who want British citizenship should show "a real commitment to the UK".

BBC News - 15h

Tories vow to ban permanent residence for migrants on benefits

Party leader Kemi Badenoch seeks to blunt threat posed by Reform UK

Financial Times - 19h

Skating benefit set for victims of D.C. plane crash

A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.

ESPN - 1d

How to Dontate to L.A. Wildfire Benefit FireAid

Those who want to contribute to victims of the wildfires can visit FireAidLA.org.

Inc. - Jan. 30

Weekly Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected

While job opportunities are becoming harder to find, the low layoff rate meant better results than the Labor Department’s forecast.

Inc. - Jan. 30

Jobless claims drop to lowest level in three weeks, supporting Fed’s assessment that labor market is solid

Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 207,000 in the week that ended Jan. 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the lowest level in in three weeks.

MarketWatch - Jan. 30

How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert

The FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles will feature artists like Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

CBS News - Jan. 30

FireAid is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts

FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy

ABC News - Jan. 29

Struggling students to benefit from grant changes

The household income threshold for EMA will rise after a 15-year freeze, the Welsh government says.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Home equity loan benefits that could become even better in 2025

These two unique home equity loan benefits could become more pronounced for homeowners this year.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Weekly Jobless Claims See Slight Uptick

Harsh winter weather and the Los Angeles area fires may push claims up further in the next few weeks.

Inc. - Jan. 23

More Americans file for unemployment benefits, continuing claims highest in 3 years

Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three years

ABC News - Jan. 23

California wildfires boost U.S. jobless claims to six-week high

The number of people who applied for U.S. unemployment benefits in mid-January climbed to a six-week high, but a temporary surge in California because of the massive wildfires was one of the chief ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

BBC News - Jan. 22

New Call Of Duty DLC Benefits LA Wildfire Relief Efforts

Players of Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can now contribute to relief efforts in the wake of the fires that recently devastated Los Angeles. Both games now allow players ...

GameSpot - Jan. 21

How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses to build their roster

The Dodgers' ability to put off long-term payments while reaping short-term benefits is raising new fears about a competitive imbalance in a sport already lacking league-wide parity.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Candidly delivers next-gen benefit solutions for student debt and beyond

Candidly, the category leader in financial wellness benefits, partners with leading employers, recordkeepers, and financial services providers to deliver solutions that bring financial wellness, ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Peers blame rising cost of UK health benefits on welfare system flaws

Lords economic affairs committee calls for urgent action to prevent spiralling costs

Financial Times - Jan. 20

The Guardian view on development’s paradox: the rich benefit more than the poor | Editorial

The global south needs a fairer deal than this one, in which it funds the lifestyle and wealth of the global north. The World Bank calculated last month that the rich world earned more than ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know

More performers have been added to the FireAid benefit concert lineup.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned

Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again

Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of decline

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Billie Eilish, Green Day and more to headline FireAid benefit concert

The proceeds will help short and long-term relief efforts for Southern California wildfire victims.

CBS News - Jan. 16

How to Choose Company Benefits That Appeal to Gen Z

Today’s companies need to rethink their benefits packages to attract and retain new talent.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.

After being targeted by the meat industry, swept up in the culture wars and pummeled in sales, two plant based meat companies are reinventing themselves.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed

Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable Trump. Middle East crisis – live updates The nature of Israel’s febrile coalition ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Jobless claims rise in latest week, in part due to California wildfires

Still, the labor market remains resilient.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Jeffrey Epstein’s Associates Could Reap Benefit of a Big Tax Refund

The estate’s assets have swelled to $145 million, a probate court filing in the U.S. Virgin Islands shows. Much of that won’t make its way to Mr. Epstein’s victims.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits

A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

How to optimise the cognitive benefits of dreams and sleep

Dreaming is vital to our mental health – and it is possible to use them for our own good. Dreams are pure emotional and cognitive gold. Those often surreal, fragmented images and plot lines that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers

A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Sens. Elizabeth ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - Jan. 9

These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race

Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs

ABC News - Jan. 8

Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on ...