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Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
PARIS — Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and other complaints, dealing another blow…
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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain…
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Uncertainty over economy, tariffs forces retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or…
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Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rise last week but remain in healthy range
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting that employers are still retaining workers…
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ICE raids and their uncertainty scare off workers and baffle businesses
WASHINGTON — Farmers, cattle ranchers and hotel and restaurant managers breathed a sigh of relief last week when President Donald…
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Trump’s tax bill could raise taxes on foreign companies
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to say he’s bringing in trillions of dollars in investments from…
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Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the…
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Trump’s comments won’t affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead…
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US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate slips to 4%
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025…
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Migrants not taking jobs from Black, Hispanic people, data shows
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is…
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