Mountain View, CA

Nathan Sheets, Citi global chief economist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what to expect from Friday's jobs report, what it'll mean for the Federal Reserve, and the discussion around the unemployment rate.

Jobs report is the key indicator for the depth of the Fed's rate cut, says Citi's Sheets

Layoffs soared in August, hitting their highest total for the month in 15 years, while year-to-date hiring hit the lowest in the 19 years of a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey. The report showed the biggest growth in planned layoffs came in the technology field, with companies announcing 41,829 cuts,...

Layoffs jump in August while hiring in 2024 is at a historic low, Challenger report shows

The ISM monthly survey of purchasing managers showed that just 47.2% reported expansion in August, above the July reading but below the consensus forecast. Another weak economic reading raises the probability the Fed will be cutting interest rates by at least a quarter percentage point later this month. U.S. factories...

Weak manufacturing measures raise specter of U.S. economic slowdown

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Salem, OH

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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

Adriane Schwager has interviewed thousands of people during her 20-year career working in recruiting — and she's made hundreds of hires as a result. Finding the right people for her team is all the more important now that she's the CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, a hiring platform that uses global talent to fill roles.

The 2 most underrated skills that will get you hired, from a CEO who's interviewed thousands

Germany’s car industry was once recognized around the world for its high-quality, innovative combustion engine cars. But things have changed since then. The industry is facing a range of issues, from regulation to macroeconomics, China and EVs. Issues in the automotive sector may also have spill over effects onto...

Once the envy of the world, Germany's car brands now weigh heavily on its struggling economy

Amid high prices, steep interest rates, and unemployment worries, the New Zealand government estimates that a record 131,200 of its citizens have moved overseas in the past 12 months through June. A lack of quality jobs for kiwis, especially New Zealand's younger generations, is accelerating the exodus, with the trend...

'Economic refugees' flee from New Zealand as cost-of-living crisis deepens

North Carolina State

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Americans are some of the most overweight people in the world, not just stereotypically but statistically too. In fact, nearly 42% of U.S. adults are obese, and it’s costing us. Unfortunately, the extra pounds have inflated the costs of obesity-related medical treatment to approximately $190.2 billion a year and annual productivity losses due to work absenteeism to around $4.3 billion.

North Carolina City Has Been Named The Fattest City in the State

The company said the proposal was "opportunistically timed and grossly undervalues our standalone path and the additional actionable avenues we see to realize and unlock shareholder value in the near- to medium-term." Even if Couche-Tard increases its offer "very significantly," Seven & i said the proposal does not consider the...

7-Eleven's parent company rejects takeover proposal, says offer 'grossly undervalues' company

Valerio De Molli, CEO of The European House - Ambrosetti, discusses European cohesion at the Ambrosetti forum.

Europe is still a fantastic project, says European House - Ambrosetti CEO

There's nothing remarkable about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia on Tuesday — he's due to meet Mongolia's leader, hold talks on developing bilateral ties and attend a gala reception. What is unusual is that Mongolia, as a member of the International Criminal Court, should have arrested the...

Mongolia was meant to arrest Russia's President Putin last night. It didn't, and now it's in trouble

Colorado State

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Uncovering Florida

Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

LONDON — European stock markets extended losses Thursday following another set of weak U.S. jobs data. It marks the fourth day of declines for the Stoxx 600 after it closed above 525 points for the first time on Friday. was almost 0.1% higher by mid-afternoon Thursday after data showed...

Europe stocks fall for fourth day as U.S. jobs data disappoints

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reveals his stocks picks for his fantasy stock portfolio.

Apple is like the quarterback of your portfolio, says Jim Cramer

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Friday that the global average temperature for the boreal summer, which refers to the Northern Hemisphere's June through August period, was the highest on record. Samantha Burgess, deputy director of C3S, said the world had experienced the hottest June and August,...

World swelters through its hottest summer on record for the second year running

President Joe Biden may try to forgive student debt again as early as next month, in a sweeping redo effort that could impact tens of millions of Americans. The relief package is almost certain to face legal challenges. President Joe Biden may try to forgive student debt again as early...

Biden may start forgiving student debt in October

Alabama State

Living in a major U.S. city means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push...

7 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

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Dollar wallows at one-week low as payrolls test looms large

The U.S. dollar sagged near a one-week low versus major peers on Friday with job market indicators sending mixed signals ahead of crucial monthly payrolls data...

Dollar wallows at one-week low as payrolls test looms large

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