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The Job Market Is Cooling but Not Collapsing, According to Private Data
The federal government shutdown canceled a second straight jobs report, but private data sources suggest the labor market has weakened modestly since summer.
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The Fed’s Recent Rate Decisions Have Been Divisive. It Is Likely to Get Worse.
The last three policy votes have featured some form of dissent, as officials grapple with how to weigh a softening labor market and resurgent inflation.
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Mass Layoffs Are Scary, but Probably Not a Sign of the A.I. Apocalypse
Despite fears that Amazon and other employers are already replacing workers with bots, the A.I. transition is likely to play out differently.
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How Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown
For the 42 million people who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program, it has been a chaotic, nerve-racking week. Here are some of their stories.
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How Air Traffic Controllers Are Surviving Without Pay During the Shutdown
Five weeks into the government shutdown, controllers across the country, forced to work without pay, are taking second jobs to stay afloat.
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As Idaho Grows Ever Redder, Boise Worries About Its Isolation
Two city councilors won re-election on Tuesday, though their support for a pride flag at City Hall had sparked challenges from the right. Still, Idaho’s deep embrace of President Trump has the city worried.
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They Can’t Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children.
Even those opposed to President Trump were encouraged by his announcement of a discount on I.V.F. drugs, a policy that followed months of complex negotiations.
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The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.
The environmental group gave up its singular focus on climate change for a broader agenda. The ensuing internal strife left it weakened as it takes on the Trump administration.
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Uncharted Journeys: Rediscovering Hidden Gems in Modern Travel
Traveling has always been about adventure and discovery, but in recent years, it’s easy to feel like the world has been thoroughly mapped out. Instagram feeds are flooded with the same popular destinations, and it sometimes seems like every hidden gem has already been found. However, the world is a vast, beautiful place, and there…
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Transition to energy dominance: Challenges and opportunities
“Energy dominance” is replacing “energy transition” as the driving theme in global energy policy. The rise of AI, cryptocurrency, and the onshoring of manufacturing is fueling surging electricity demand – straining grids and accelerating the need for innovative power solutions….By: Hogan Lovells
