America
Report: Job Openings Fall To Lowest Level Since Biden Took Presidency
Job openings across America spiraled down to their lowest level since the beginning of 2021, a very concerning notion that the labor market is cooling.
Blake Wolf
Trudeau Changes Tune On Relaxed Immigration Policies In Unison With Harris
U.S. lawmakers are putting pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tighten the country’s relaxed migrant worker program, citing concerns of illegal immigration from the northern border.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: New Taliban Law Bans Women From Showing Their Faces And Speaking In Public
The Taliban on Monday rejected criticisms announced by the United Nations over new laws that ban women in Afghanistan from baring their faces and speaking in public places.
Business
US business activity edges lower; pricing power ebbs further
U.S. business activity fell to a 4-month low in August and firms continued to struggle to pass on higher prices to consumers.
2022
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady For 2 Decades, Leaves Door Open For Cuts
While maintaining interest rates at their highest point in over 20 years on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made a suggestion that lower borrowing costs may soon be implemented by policymakers due to slight recent improvements in inflation.
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Eric Adams Says Illegal Migrants Could Help NYC Lifeguard Shortage: ‘They’re Excellent Swimmers’
On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams proposed hiring illegal immigrants to make up for the city’s lack of lifeguards, citing their “excellent” swimming abilities.
Biden Administration
Nancy Pelosi Labels MSNBC’s Katy Tur A ‘Trump Apologist’ For Bringing Up Valid Point
On Monday, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi asserted that MSNBC’s Katy Tur was an “apologist” for former President Donald Trump.
employment
PlayStation’s Sony To Cut 900 Jobs, As Layoffs Continue To Increase In Gaming Sector
Tech and video game giant Sony has announced a major round of layoffs.
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Fed says more ‘confidence’ needed on inflation front before rate cuts can start
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but took a major step towards lowering them in coming months.
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US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solid
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip.