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News updates from October 4: US economy beats expectations with 254,000 jobs added; US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
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US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
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U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
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US south-east reels from ‘catastrophic’ devastation from Hurricane Helene
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Blockbuster jobs report paves way for US economy to avoid recession: Experts
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, fresh data showed.13 hours ago -
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US adds 254K jobs in September, blowing past expectations
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US dockworkers suspend strike that threatened to cripple ports
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Fresh spaces add cachet for Hong Kong’s auction scene
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Biden says US discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
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