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Economy

America saw ‘essentially no job growth’ last month, warns Moody’s, and any roles added were in three wealthy states

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October 6, 2025
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Success

The blue-collar revolution isn’t just for Gen Z. Six in 10 white-collar professionals say they’d switch for the right trades job

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September 30, 2025
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Success

Healthcare is the one profession growing right now—and according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it may be the only one immune to AI

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September 11, 2025
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Economy

A third of CEOs plan to axe jobs over the next year—and most now say they’ll pass on new tariff costs to their customers

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August 8, 2025
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Finance

There are fewer job openings right now but hiring is solid and layoffs are down, suggesting Americans are enjoying unusual job security

By Paul Wiseman and The Associated Press
February 4, 2025
Perdue will pay $4 million after employing children in hazardous jobs at Virginia plant, Labor Department says
Finance

Perdue will pay $4 million after employing children in hazardous jobs at Virginia plant, Labor Department says

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January 16, 2025
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Finance

Fresh inflation data is here. And more jumbo Fed rate cuts seem unlikely

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated Press
October 10, 2024
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Finance

Here’s what’s impacted as the dockworker strike halts U.S. ports

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October 3, 2024
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Career Hub

These are the nation’s fastest growing jobs—and many pay $100k

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September 13, 2024
A technology crucial for growing fruits and vegetables is suffocating the workers who pick them
Health

A technology crucial for growing fruits and vegetables is suffocating the workers who pick them

By Melina Walling and Dorany Pineda
July 17, 2024
Biden labor secretary nominee Julie Su faces Senate battle over support of law meant to make app-based gig firms treat workers as employees
Politics

Biden labor secretary nominee Julie Su faces Senate battle over support of law meant to make app-based gig firms treat workers as employees

By Stephen Groves and The Associated Press
April 20, 2023
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Finance

You just can’t keep a strong labor market down: Employers added 263,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes

By The Associated Press and Christopher Rugaber
December 2, 2022
Number of applications for unemployment benefits fall to the lowest in a year
Finance

Number of applications for unemployment benefits fall to the lowest in a year

By Olivia Rockeman and Bloomberg
March 25, 2021
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Tech

A.I. recruiting startup wins competition to help military veterans find jobs

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November 11, 2020
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U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 5 Week-Low Despite Government Shutdown

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January 17, 2019

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