Employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, a figure far below analysts' expectations.
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Whether it was caregiving responsibilities, feeling discouraged after a long stretch of unemployment or the realization they’re sitting on a pile of money, many Americans have left the workforce.
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In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce while the labor force participation rate fell to 61.5%, marking the lowest reading since March 2021.
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Federal, state and local governments responding to consumer anger and grid-stability concerns are pushing Big Tech to pay more for their expected demand.
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As companies race to build the infrastructure behind AI and the internet, communities are weighing new investment against questions about electricity, water and long-term costs.
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The bargain hunting highlights growing anxiety among households facing higher everyday costs and pricier school supplies.
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Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labor costs.
It's never too early to shop for back-to-school clothing and supplies, but warehouse stores BJ's, Costco and Sam's Club appeal to different shoppers.
The next time you want to use a restroom in a restaurant, you might have to reach for your wallet.
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They include Americans seeking refuge from political turmoil in the United States.
The Amazon Nampa Fulfillment Center, known to the company as BOI2, is the largest in Idaho with more than 650,000 square feet of operations, 13 miles of conveyance and between 3,200 to 4,000 employees.
Whether they work in restaurants, offices or warehouses, Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.
McDowell officials will also talk about the upcoming sales tax referendum.
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The flag that flew at the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office was removed last week and presented to Buchanan.
The weed has been found in 29 counties, mostly in the Piedmont area of North Carolina.
Reigning ACC sacks leader Melkart Abou Jaoude is back for UNC football, but the Tar Heels will have to replace several key starters entering the 2026 season.
More North Carolina high school athletes are financially benefiting from their name, image and likeness, but a new report shows they’re not getting huge sums of money. A report presented Wednesday to the State Board of Education shows 21 North Carolina high school students signed NIL agreements during the 2025-26 school year — a 75% increase from the prior year. But the biggest agreement in ...
“This drug company coordinated with its competitors to make you pay more for prescriptions,” Jackson said in the news release.
For the first time, Trump admitted there was a construction error on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is seeing another round of costly renovations.
Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in 2025, with 43.8 million Americans aged 12 and up reporting marijuana use compared to 36.1 million cigarette smokers.
Trump says contractors rushed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, causing an error; cameras to be added.
Progressive Democratic proposals, including Medicare for all and taxes on billionaires, powered insurgent candidates to primary victories this year.
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Justice Faith Wells was fatally shot on July 26. Her boyfriend was accused of shooting her and then himself.
After they were shot, their faces were used to open their phones and remove the passcodes, according to the search warrant.
“Cold case investigations of cases where there is public pressure for resolution can fall prey to tunnel vision and sloppy investigation fueled by a need for answers."
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“After much prayer, thoughtful reflection and many conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from my reelection campaign."
Foothills Brewing wrote in a letter sent Friday to state legislators. "Please don’t throw this industry away."
Democrat Roy Cooper was the pick for 53% of those surveyed, while Republican Michael Whatley was at 44%. The margin of error is 3%.