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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Job Growth Slows Down Before Election

Last month, the U. S. economy added only 12, 000 jobs, a significant drop from the 223, 000 jobs added in September. The Labor Department's report shows that natural disasters like hurricanes and labor disputes are contributing factors. Despite this, the unemployment rate stayed steady at 4. 1%. Pre

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Nov 02 2024SPORTS

Adidas Stands Firm: Garrett Wilson Isn't Leaving

Garrett Wilson, the star wide receiver for the New York Jets, has been making waves with his impressive performances. One of his recent catches even earned him the nickname "Air Jordan. " This has sparked rumors about a potential switch from Adidas to the Jordan Brand. However, Adidas isn't taking t

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Nov 02 2024FINANCE

Investing Wisely: Stock Picks for the 2024 U. S. Presidential Election

Elections can shake up stock markets, and the upcoming Trump vs. Harris race is no exception. Value investors are always on the lookout for bargains. Let's dive into some promising companies to consider adding or avoiding in your portfolio. Remember, investing is a marathon, not a sprint. Always st

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Nvidia Takes Intel's Spot in Dow Jones Industrial Average

In a surprising shake-up, Nvidia is replacing Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This change marks the end of Intel's 25-year run in the index. Intel, once the leader in chipmaking, has faced stiff competition and missed out on big opportunities like generative AI. Its shares have dropped 54

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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

How Will Storms and Strikes Impact the Job Numbers?

Economists are eagerly awaiting the October jobs report, but they're not sure what to expect. Two major hurricanes and several strikes might have thrown a wrench into the usual job numbers. It's so uncertain that some experts even think we might see a drop in jobs! These natural disasters and labor

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Numbers Mix-up: Strikes, Storms, and What's Really Going On

October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Is the October Jobs Report a Game Changer?

For months, some Republicans have claimed that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job numbers are manipulated to make the economy look better. But the upcoming October jobs report, set to release just before the elections, might challenge these theories. The BLS initially reported that employers a

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Biden's 'Garbage' Comment: A Boost for Trump's Voters?

Pollster Frank Luntz thinks President Joe Biden's comment about Trump supporters being "garbage" could hurt Vice President Kamala Harris's election campaign. On CNN, Luntz said Biden's remarks at a rally might sway voters, even though Biden later clarified he was against the demonization of Latinos.

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Two Journalists Killed in Mexico: What's Happening?

In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio

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