Unemployment falls to 7.5%; job creation solid in April The job market plugged along steadily, and unemployment fell in April, according to new data out Friday, suggesting that the U.S. economy is still expanding. The nation added 165,000 jobs in April as the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, from 7.6 percent in March, the Labor Department said on Friday. More
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 5-Year Low The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years, a positive signal for the labor market ahead of Friday's April jobs report. More
Jobless claims fall, labor market recovery advances The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, offering reassurance that the bottom is not falling out of the labor market despite signs of slower growth. More
Jobless claims show labor market steady as it goes The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, which could further allay fears of a major setback in the labor market recovery. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 352,000 the Labor Department said on Thursday. More
US unemployment aid applications plummet to 346K The number of Americans seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to a seasonally adjusted 346,000, suggesting March's weak month of hiring may be a temporary slowdown. More
China's retail turnover rise to eight-month high in Oct; jobless rate fell to four-month low Retail sales saw a 4.8% y/y increase, up from the 3.2% growth in September to hit its highest growth since February and exceeding market consensus of 3.8%, driven by a week-long holiday and the latest shopping festival. 11/14/2024 - 4:47 pm | View Link
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims falls to lowest level in 6 months The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels.The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications fell by 4, 11/14/2024 - 12:38 am | View Link
Miss Cambodia is among the women who made history at this year's Miss Universe. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMultiple contestants made history at the 73rd Miss Universe competition on Saturday. Countries such as North Macedonia and the Maldives made their competition debut. This year also featured the oldest-ever contestant and the first to wear a hijab in the pageant.
Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig won the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesThe 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant took place in Mexico City on Saturday. Over 120 women competed for the crown, with multiple countries making a Miss Universe debut. Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig won the Miss Universe title.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.
Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan-like media personality. Comedy CentralIn a podcast appearance, Jon Stewart dismissed the idea that Democrats need their own Joe Rogan. The suggestion, he said, always comes from "people that have never really listened to him."Rogan, Stewart said, talks to everyone with curiosity, which Stewart suggested Dems need more of.
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 17's Wordle solution revealed.