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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%

The US jobs market cooled much more than expected in July with unemployment reaching its highest rate since 2021, government data showed Friday, fueling calls for interest rate cuts as high levels bite. The jobless rate rose to 4.3 percent, the highest since October 2021, according to government data.

US hiring slows markedly while unemployment highest since 2021

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The U.S. economy only just 114,000 jobs in July, missing expectations by more than a third. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate jumped to 4.3%.

Weak jobs report and uptick in unemployment ‘a warning sign’

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Temperatures might be hot around the country, but there’s no summer heatwave for the job market, one analyst says.

U.S. unemployment spikes to nearly 3-year high as job gains slow

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Hiring abruptly slowed in July as employers added 114,000 jobs, far fewer than economists had expected, while the unemployment rate jumped to 4.3%. The substantial miss all but guarantees the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark rate at its September meeting, experts said.Economists surveyed by FactSet had expected 175,000 new jobs and forecast that unemployment would remain steady at 4.1%. In June, employers hired 179,000 people, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics data.While job growth had been slowing prior to July, it had remained relatively strong despite the Fed pushing its federal funds rate to its highest point in...

Employers added 114,000 jobs in July, far fewer than expected

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These unlucky states boast grocery prices well above the national average.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

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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

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Make no mistake folks we are dealing with a potentially dangerous situation with Debby. This tropical storm is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend. This is one of the key messages from the National Hurricane Center advisory. "Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of northern Florida through Friday morning. Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning will likely result in areas of.

Debby's catastrophic "drownpours" North Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina 15 to 20 inches+

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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.

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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

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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

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

As Tropical Storm Debby moves through the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters warn time could allow the system to strengthen to a hurricane, and if it lingers, the Southeast could see huge amounts of flooding for days. CNN's Allison Chincar reports.

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Gold futures cratered toward the end of the trading week as traders combed through the latest gross domestic product (GDP) report. The yellow metal is slumping even as the US dollar weakens and the US treasury market swims in an ocean of red ink. Market watchers say profit-taking could be the only explanation.

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The information services sector was a notable weak spot for July, posting a job loss of 20,000. Professional and business services and financial activities experienced payroll declines of 1,000 and 4,000, respectively. Hiring in the U.S. slowed significantly last month, with information and financial sectors registering job losses. The information...

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

July jobs report falls short, highest unemployment since 2021

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