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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a tough time to be looking for a job. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. That’s caused many to li...

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Australia to enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

Australia to enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said young children will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a rights advocacy group on Wednesday challenging the worl...

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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts. U...

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Indonesia investigates radioactive contamination in some exports to US and Europe

Indonesia investigates radioactive contamination in some exports to US and Europe

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has opened a criminal investigation into the suspected source of radioactive contamination that forced recalls of exports of shrimp and spices to the U.S. and s...

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MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest

MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest

NEW YORK (AP) — MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s wealthiest women and most influential philanthropists, is now known for her “no strings attached” surprise grantmaking. But, as a Princeton Univ...

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US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Moscow as Ukraine peace talks intensify

US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Moscow as Ukraine peace talks intensify

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A senior Kremlin official confirmed Wednesday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-y...

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