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Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday's report will help illustrate trends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something more dynamic? Thursday's report from the Labor Department on June job changes will provide some important clues.The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, according to a survey of economists by data provider FactSet. If so, it would be the fourth straight month of solid hiring, after a string of weak months late last year through February, when employers actually shed jobs. The unemployment rate is forecast to have stayed a low 4.3% in June.
Yet some... Read More
South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government on Thursday disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang, a U.S.-listed electronic commerce giant that was hit with a record 625 billion won ($403 million) fine in June over a massive data breach affecting millions of South Korean customers.South Korea Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il expressed regret over Wednesday’s report by the House Judiciary Committee, saying it reflected “only Coupang’s unilateral claims” and failed to include Seoul’s position.
South... Read More
Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as nothing more than extortion attempts, but the agency said Wednesday it's still evaluating others that might be legitimate.The FBI did not specify how many ransom notes have been received, other than saying “several.”
“This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case,” the FBI said in a statement.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is also investigating the case. The department declined to comment on the notes Wednesday but... Read More
A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered Kyiv in a major drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring scores more in what Moscow described as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities that have caused fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other authorities issued the first warnings of an incoming attack. Emergency crews were... Read More
Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations, according to a report published Thursday by the International Institute of Strategic Studies think tank.The report, which was shared before publication with The Associated Press, plotted 144 suspected drone sightings across Europe, including in NATO members Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., and Denmark, between 2024 and 2026.
Those sightings peaked in late 2025, forcing... Read More
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- A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector
- Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says
- 11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
- Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
- Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops and invalidates sacraments
- New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
- Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks
- Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
- The Onion's new parody of Alex Jones' Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
- Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
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- The Onion's new parody of Alex Jones' Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
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- U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
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- From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
- Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup