Business Times

Americans are increasingly anxious about their job security, with a growing number actively seeking new employment opportunities, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The findings paint a picture of a labor market under strain, with more people fearing job loss and looking for work than at any time in the past decade.

Americans Searching for Work at Highest Rate in a Decade Amid Rising Unemployment Fears, Fed Survey Reveals

NBC News

U.S. job gains over the 12 months ending in March were revised downward Wednesday by 818,000 — a significant revision that adds to recent concerns that the economy has been slowing. The change means that roughly 2.1 million jobs were created in the U.S. in the past year, compared...

U.S. added 818,000 fewer jobs than thought, adding to concerns about the economy

The Hill

Has the Biden-Harris White House been cooking the books?

Opinion: Sudden shift in jobs data shows workers are struggling to survive Biden-Harris inflation

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been steadily slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve’s plan to start cutting interest rates soon. The Labor Department estimated that job growth averaged 174,000 a month in the year that ended in March — a drop of 68,000 a month from the 242,000 that were initially reported. The revisions released Wednesday were preliminary, with final numbers to be issued in February next year....

Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March 2024 than initially reported, according to the Labor Department. The revised figures, released on Wednesday (August 21), suggest a slowdown in the job market, likely reinforcing the Federal Reserve's plan to start cutting interest rates soon. "The labor...

New Data Shows U.S. Job Growth Much Weaker Than Initially Reported

24/7 Wall St.

The New York Federal Reserve has affirmed the view that the labor market has weakened. It may not set off alarm bells yet, but it is cause for concern.
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People Start to Worry About Their Jobs

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Akeena

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

PopCrush

We've all seen or heard of those signs that tell employees how many days it's been since an employee was injured on the job. It's all about promoting safety in the workplace. This is because there are those jobs that come with higher than normal risks for injury and even death.

These are America’s Most Dangerous and Deadliest Jobs

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the number of claims remains at healthy levels. Jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 232,000 for the week of Aug. 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the weekly gyrations, ticked down by 750 to 236,000.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inch up, but remain at historically healthy levels

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Nevada State

GOBankingRates

"Where is the best place to live?" It's an age-old question with an ever-evolving answer. Our values as consumers are always shifting, and in an increasingly digital age where working remotely isn't...

The 25 Fastest-Growing Cities in the US in 2024 and 2025 — and How Much It Costs To Live in Each

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Pennsylvania State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The inflationary pressure squeezing taxpayers’ wallets comes from “scheming corporations," according to Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr.
                During a five-minute speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the three-term senator told the crowd that rising prices on food and other necessities boils down to corporate greed.
                “The corporations say your prices are up only because their costs are up,” Casey...

Casey blames ‘scheming corporations’ for rising prices

There is a serious labor shortage in the construction industry and home builders are feeling the impact. Estimates vary, but the U.S. is in the midst of a housing supply gap of between 1.5 million and 5.5 million units while lacking the construction workers needed to build new homes that would shrink that deficit and better align housing pricing and availability.

The Role of Paid Time Off in a Competitive Labor Market

In 2024, securing a spot among the top 1% of income earners in South Africa demands a substantial annual salary. Recent financial analyses reveal that an annual income of approximately $140,000 places an individual within this exclusive group. Previous data from Knight Frank highlighted that to be part of South Africa’s top 1%, one would need to earn over $109,000 per year. Similarly, the World Inequality Database (WID) reported that the threshold to enter this elite category is roughly $100 million annually.

The Earnings You Must Have to Enter the List of South Africa’s Top 1% Richest and High-Paying Jobs

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Fed Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Among U.S. Workers Amid Shifts in Job Market

A recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data has highlighted key changes in the U.S. labor market, revealing growing...

Fed Survey Reveals Growing Concerns Among U.S. Workers Amid Shifts in Job Market

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