As Powerball Nears Record, Ticket Buyers Dream of New Houses and Winning in Secret
The Powerball jackpot hit $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, making it the second-largest and inspiring many to play. Source link
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Newsmax Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Dismissed
A federal judge left the door open for Newsmax to refile its complaint that Fox had created a monopoly in right-leaning television news. Source link
American Eagle Sales Fall Slightly After Sydney Sweeney Ad
The second quarter ended nine days after the ad was released, leaving little time to see the full impact of the campaign. Source link
Labor Market Stalled This Summer, With August Data Adding to Slowdown
Employers added 22,000 jobs in August. Revised data also showed that employment fell by 13,000 jobs in June, the first net loss since December 2020. Source link
South Koreans Swept Up in Immigration Raid at Hyundai E.V. Plant in Georgia
They were among nearly 500 workers apprehended at a construction site for a South Korean battery maker, officials said. The episode prompted diplomatic concern in Seoul. Source link
Employers added 22,000 jobs in August.
Employers added 22,000 jobs in August. Revised data also showed that employment fell by 13,000 jobs in June, the first net loss since December 2020. Source link
Is Jobs Data Still Reliable? Why Economists Say Yes.
President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics has prompted questions about political interference. Source link
Weak Jobs Report Strengthens Case for Fed to Cut Interest Rates
A reduction at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting this month looks all but assured after August’s labor market data. Source link
The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.
The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the past two years are said to have been resolved. Source link