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Jul 12 2025BUSINESS

Graduation Luck: How Timing Shapes Job Success for Young Adults

The job market for recent college graduates has seen a significant shift in the past few years. Those who graduated in 2021 and 2022 entered a booming job market with low unemployment rates. However, the situation has changed. By March, the unemployment rate for recent graduates had risen to 5. 8%.

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Jul 08 2025EDUCATION

How AI is Changing What We Learn in Computer Science

AI is shaking up computer science classes. Schools are scrambling to figure out how to teach students what they need to know. With AI tools getting smarter, some think coding skills might not be as important as they used to be. The tech job market is tough right now. There are fewer jobs for new gr

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Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Brain Drain: A Worrying Trend

NASA is facing a significant exodus of employees. Over 2, 600 workers have already accepted a voluntary departure offer, and this number is expected to rise until the deadline at the end of July. On top of that, around 350 more employees are planning to leave through other means. This means that mor

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Jul 01 2025FINANCE

Stocks Soar as Jobs and Spending Slow Down

Investors are cheering as the economy shows signs of slowing down. The S&P 500 hit a new high, and it seems like the bad news for workers is good news for stock markets. Why? Because when the economy isn't doing so well, the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Lower interest rates usually mean

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Musk vs. Trump: A Clash Over Jobs and the Future

Elon Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again spoken out against President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill. He believes this bill, which Senate Republicans are trying hard to pass, will lead to job losses and hurt growing industries. Musk shared his thoughts on X, saying

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Healthcare on the Chopping Block: What's at Stake?

Healthcare has been a reliable job creator in recent years. However, a budget plan moving through Congress could change that. The plan aims to reduce Medicaid funding by roughly 800 billion dollars. This could lead to nearly 8 million people losing their Medicaid coverage. Additionally, 2 million mo

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Jun 04 2025BUSINESS

May 2025: Job Market Hits the Brakes

The job market is showing signs of slowing down. In May, the private sector saw the smallest increase in jobs in over two years. This news comes from a report by a company that processes payrolls. The numbers are not looking great. Only 37, 000 new jobs were added. This is much lower than the 6

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Jun 01 2025BUSINESS

The Return of the Boomerang: Why Old Jobs Are New Again

The job market is changing. More people are going back to their old jobs. This trend is called boomerang hiring. It's not just about workers going back. Employers are also more open to hiring people they've worked with before. This shift is happening because the job market is uncertain. Both employe

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May 25 2025BUSINESS

The Tough Job Hunt: When Passion Meets Reality

The job market is tough right now. People are taking on any role just to get a paycheck. This isn't new, but it's becoming more common. The number of job postings is dropping, and artificial intelligence is making things even harder. Plus, there's a good chance you'll be ghosted after applying for a

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May 02 2025FINANCE

The Trade War's Ripple Effects on Jobs and Economy

The U. S. economy is feeling the strain of the ongoing trade war. The job market has shown signs of slowing down. This is happening as the president's trade policies start to impact the broader economy. In April, the number of new jobs created was 177, 000. This is a slight decrease from the previou

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