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Today: May 07, 2026
Today: May 07, 2026

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‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
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Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth

Snap said on Wednesday its first-quarter advertising revenue was impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and slowing growth in North America, sending its shares

Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth
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Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community
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'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process

'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process

'Loved our job': Spirit Airlines workers navigating unemployment filing process
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Golf-PGA Tour cuts 4% of workforce as part of organisational restructuring

The PGA Tour eliminated 4% of its workforce on Thursday as part of a restructuring process.

Golf-PGA Tour cuts 4% of workforce as part of organisational restructuring
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Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move

Two year closure was his idea, says Trump’s new Kennedy Center leader, defending dramatic move
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Snap names Doug Hott as new CFO

Snapchat-parent Snap on Monday named Doug Hott as its new CFO, replacing Derek Andersen. 

Snap names Doug Hott as new CFO
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US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels

US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low
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Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009

Last month was the worst January for job cut announcements since 2009
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Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says
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The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end

The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff

The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end
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US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements

US applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.
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The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it

The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations at schools and universities

The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it
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Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market

Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low
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Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
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LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is
Education

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission

‘It’s a black hole’: Civil rights office at Department of Education veers from original mission
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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low

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

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low
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Apple cuts jobs across sales team

Apple said on Monday it is cutting jobs across its sales teams to strengthen its customer engagement efforts, noting that only a small number of roles will be impacted by the layoffs.

Apple cuts jobs across sales team
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Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company

Verizon is laying off over 13,000 employees as part of a major company reorientation

Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company
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Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students walk out of class to protest layoffs