Us Unemployment Claims Fall to the Lowest Level Since March

Birth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, set to rise for the first time in nine years

South Korea’s birthrate is set to show a rise in 2024 for the first time in nine years, following a rebound in marriages that were delayed due to the pandemic.

NBC News - Jan. 22

‘That’s the one thing we did’: New Zealand irked by Trump’s false claim US split the atom

Mayor says he will invite incoming US ambassador to visit the memorial to Sir Ernest Rutherford, the New Zealander who split the atom in a British laboratory . New Zealanders are not typically ones ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Trump partakes in signing ceremony for cabinet-level appointments

President Donald Trump partook in a ceremony to sign off on cabinet-level appointments, among other documents, and was asked about former President Joe Biden’s last minute pardons.

NBC News - Jan. 20

5 cities with the lowest 'barrier to homeownership' — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years

How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment depends in part on where you live, according to a new report.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March

Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

US stocks post best week since Donald Trump’s election win

Easing underlying US inflation pressures and strong bank earnings ‘emboldened the bulls’ on Wall Street

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Inside the rise and fall of the ABL

It lasted only 2½ seasons but remains an important chapter in professional women's hoops history.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Treasury yields end at lowest levels in weeks on rate-cut possibilities

Yields on U.S. government bonds ended at their lowest levels in weeks on Thursday after one key policymaker spoke about the possibility of multiple 2025 interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Tell Us: When Did You Know You Were Falling in Love?

We may include your story in an episode of the “Modern Love” podcast.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Pope Francis using sling after injuring forearm in fall

Pope Francis injured his right forearm after a fall in his residence on Thursday but did not suffer any broken bones and continued on with his agenda for the day, the Vatican said.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Falling Child Vaccinations

U.S. vaccination rates against once-common childhood diseases are falling.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Robert F Kennedy Jr claims seed oils are ‘poisoning’ us. Here’s why he’s wrong

Like a host of online influencers, the man likely to be the US’s next health secretary has denounced the vegetable oils used in countless foods. The science is not on their side . Seed oils are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking all 14 coaching staffs; Lions claim top spot, Texans fall down list

We break down the best coaching groups entering the postseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise

Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 10

10-year Treasury yield spikes to highest level since late 2023 after hotter-than-expected jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields jumped after December's jobs report was stronger than expected.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Bitcoin may fall 20% to $73,000 if it breaks below this key support level

Bitcoin may face a downside potential to $73,000 if it breaks below its support level at around $90,680, according to Kim Kramer Larsson, analyst at Saxo Bank.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

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

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warnings. Business live – latest updates Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Last Year’s Hiring Announcements Lowest Since 2015

One firm said that the hiring announcement could be indicative of uncertain economic conditions.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?

Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again To March 20

Ubisoft has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows once again, moving the game from its planned February 14 launch date to March 20. Ubisoft says that it made the decision to provide an additional month ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

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

UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008

Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rules

Financial Times - 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 ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand

Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Quits sink to lowest level since the height of the pandemic

The number of people quitting their jobs fell in November to the lowest level since the height of the pandemic as the number of job openings popped to its highest level since May — both signs of a ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rules

Financial Times - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.

NBC News - Jan. 7

First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar

ABC News - Jan. 7

Us Unemployment Claims Fall to the Lowest Level Since March

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