CBS Sacramento

The U.S. jobs market cooled in June but remains solid, raising the odds that the Federal Reserve will be able to curtail inflation without pushing the economy into a downward spiral.Nonfarm payrolls rose by 206,000 jobs last month, in line with analyst forecasts, and unemployment edged up to a still-low 4.1% from 3.4% in early 2023 — its lowest in decades, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics data.Numbers for the prior two months were downwardly revised, with May now showing 218,000 additional jobs instead of the previously reported 272,000 increase. April's count was also revised lower, to 108,000 from 165,000. Average...

Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, raising hopes for interest rate cuts

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 206,000 for the month, better than the 200,000 Dow Jones forecast though less than the downwardly revised gain of 218,000 in May. The unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed to 4.1%, tied for the highest level since October 2021. Average hourly earnings increased 0.3% for the month and...

U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 4.1%

PBS NewsHour

The U.S. Economy added more jobs than expected last month, the 42nd consecutive month of job growth. But unemployment inched up to 4.1 percent and there were other signs of a cooling labor market. For a deeper look at what this means for the economy, Amna Nawaz spoke with Roben Farzad of Full Disclosure.

Jobs report exceeds expectations but unemployment rise signals cooling labor market

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand high interest rates. Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a solid...

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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DENVER — More languages are now available for Colorado's Universal Preschool Program online registration system in order to reach more families and expand access to early child care. On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education (CDEC) announced that the online registration system now has 11 languages available...

More languages added to the Universal Preschool Program online registration system

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Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

UPI News

U.S. private job growth for June fell short of expectations, according to private payroll processor ADP's monthly report released Wednesday.

ADP: Private payrolls grew 150,000 in June, lower than expectations

Pennsylvania State

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eighty-six percent of Democrats said they would vote for U.S. President Joe Biden in a match up against former President Donald Trump in November, a Wall Street Journal poll found.

86% of Democrats say they would vote for Biden, WSJ poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week and remain historically low, however the total number of people collecting jobless benefits continues to grow. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that jobless claims for the week ending June 29 rose by 4,000 to...

U.S. continuing jobless claims rise for 9th straight week, though unemployment stays historically low

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Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Fox Business

A new analyst note from BCA Research suggests the S&P 500 could slide as much as 30% within the next year as the U.S. economy enters a deep recession.

Stocks could fall 30% as US heads for a deep recession, analyst warns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased solidly in June, but government and healthcare services hiring made up about three-quarters of the payrolls gain and the unemployment rate hit a 2-1/2-year high of 4.1%, pointing to a slackening labor market that keeps the Federal Reserve on course to start cutting interest rates soon.

US labor market losing steam as unemployment rate climbs to 4.1%

New York Post

First-time applications for unemployment benefits increased last week, while the number of people on jobless rolls rose further to a 2-1/2 year high towards the end of June, consistent with a gradual cooling in the labor market.

Ebbing labor market momentum, together with abating inflation pressures, keep the Federal Reserve on track to start cutting interest rates this year, with financial markets hopeful that the easing cycle could start in September.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the economy was back on a “disinflationary path,” but stressed policymakers needed more data before cutting rates.



“The labor market is still historically strong, but not...

Labor market continues to cool as applications for unemployment benefits rise

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Fortune

While the current jobless rate is still historically low, its rate of increase could be a sign of deteriorating economic conditions.

One of the most accurate recession indicators is close to sounding the alarm as unemployment continues to rise

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – The Department of Labor (DOL) published, June 13, an unemployment insurance weekly claims advance report showing 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks.

Department of Labor reports over 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks

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US economy added 206,000 new jobs in June, outpacing historical norms, new data shows

The U.S. added 206,000 jobs during the month of June, which showed the U.S. economy is remaining strong despite a prolonged period of high interest rates,...

US economy added 206,000 new jobs in June, outpacing historical norms, new data shows

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