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At least the monthly jobs report wasn’t boring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said employers added 114,000 jobs in July, the lowest number since December of 2020. Unemployment, meanwhile, rose to 4.3%. Both numbers were weaker than expected. And it sent stocks plunging on Friday. The S&P 500...

Unemployment rises, stocks plunge and the economy becomes a question mark

The Independent

Fears over a slowing economy heading into the election season mounted on Friday when federal officials released disappointing job numbers.The Labor Department stated that in July the economy added 1114,000 jobs - a figure that missed expectations, according to the Wall Street Journal. That is compared to the economy adding nearly 180,000 jobs in June.“Temperatures might be hot around the country, but there’s no summer heatwave for the job market,” Becky Frankiewicz, president of the ManpowerGroup employment agency, said, according to CNBC. “With across-the-board cooling, we have lost most of the gains we saw from the first quarter of the...

Economic recession fears grow after bleak jobs report and unemployment spike

WashingtonExaminer

A lackluster jobs report that featured unemployment shooting to its highest rate since October 2021 is intensifying calls for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates. The economy added 114,000 jobs in July, far fewer than expected, and the unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. For the past year, […]

Fed pressured to cut rates as unemployment hits highest level in nearly three years

Business Times

the US labor market added only 114,000 jobs in July, significantly below the 175,000 expected by economists. Concurrently, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest level since October 2021, underscoring the mounting challenges facing the economy as it navigates a summer slowdown.

US Job Growth Falters in July as Unemployment Rate Climbs to 4.3%

CBS News

Hiring lost momentum in July as employers added 114,000 jobs, a far smaller number than economists had expected. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, jumped to 4.3%. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers.

Disappointing numbers in July jobs report, unemployment hits 4.3%

Business Insider

Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

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It’s no secret that Prince Harry feels very strongly about the lack of private security he and his family will have when they visit the U.K., after he lost his right to public-funded private security when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as se...

King Charles Is Reportedly ‘Heartbroken’ After Prince Harry Tells Him He Cannot See His Grandkids Until Security Issues In The UK Are Resolved: A ‘Clear Message To The King’

American Skyler Mapes and Italian local Giuseppe Morisani spent a magical evening together in Rome. Then they drove across Italy together. Here’s what happened.

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

rolling out

Leaving pee in the toilet might seem like a trivial act, but it can have various implications, ranging from hygiene concerns to environmental impacts. While it might not be a common topic of discussion, understanding the reasons and consequences behind this behavior can shed light on broader issues of health, cleanliness and sustainability. This article delves into the different meanings and implications of leaving urine in the toilet, offering insights into personal habits, societal norms and environmental considerations.

What it means if you leave pee in the toilet

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The US Sun

DRIVERS are grappling with a rule change that will change their driving identification numbers forever. Car owners complained about the upcoming road law, with one driver saying they’ve already memorized their previous number. Starting July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, will implement new rules to bolster the […]

New law in effect July 31 will change driver’s licenses forever – vehicle owners call it a ‘bummer’ & blast ‘bad timing’

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

When approaching an intersection as the traffic light turns yellow, drivers face the decision to either stop or proceed through the intersection. While stopping is the safer option to avoid potential crashes, many drivers may choose to proceed to reach their destinations faster. Here’s what you need to know about the legality of running a yellow light in North Carolina.

Can you drive through a yellow light in North Carolina or should you stop? Here’s the law

PROSPECTIVE homeowners are facing a change to the house-viewing process with new contracts being rolled out in weeks. A new system will be introduced to force those looking for a new home to sign with a realtor before viewing any properties. From August 17, buyers will have to sign a mandatory agreement due to a […]

New rule for Americans wanting to buy a home from August 17 – with extra document and risk of additional charges

Fox News

After a head-spinning July, the Harris campaign has just 93 days to stand up a national political operation. There's

Kamala Harris has lots of buzz but there's one big problem she can't spin away

Presidential historian Allan Lichtman joins CNN’s Phil Mattingly to explain which party he believes will win the 2024 presidential race. 

Scholar who has correctly predicted nearly every presidential election since 1984 explains which party  he thinks will win

The Motley Fool

How does your retirement plan balance stack up?

If You've Got This Much Money in Your 401(k), You're Ahead of the Average Saver

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wisconsin State

"Kamala Harris is obviously not struggling in the same ways that Joe Biden did," Vance said of the presumptive Democratic nominee.

JD Vance admitted in private that Biden getting swapped out for Harris was like a 'political sucker punch'

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Mediaite

A $10 million cash withdrawal in Cairo made just days before former President Donald Trump took office in January 2017 triggered a secretive Justice Department investigation that sought to uncover whether he received financial support from Egypt’s government. The investigation, revealed in an exclusive report by The Washington Post...

Mysterious $10 Million Cash Withdrawal Triggered DOJ Investigation into Whether Trump Took Egyptian Funds

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The U.S. economy may be slowing down. The Labor Department announced 114,000 jobs were added in July, which is below the average of 215,000 jobs per month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose again for the fourth straight month.

Signs show U.S. economy could be slowing down as unemployment rate rises

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