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Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown
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Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules
Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age
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US jobless aid filings fall to 189,000 last week, the fewest in years, despite multiple economic headwinds, war in Iran
US jobless aid filings fall to 189,000 last week, the fewest in years, despite multiple economic headwinds, war in Iran
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Key inflation measure jumps to highest level in nearly three years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Key inflation measure jumps to highest level in nearly three years as Iran war spikes gas prices
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The U.S. economy grew at a 2% pace from January-March, recovering from government shutdown, but Iran war clouds outlook
The U.S. economy grew at a 2% pace from January-March, recovering from government shutdown, but Iran war clouds outlook
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The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit
Black members of Congress are bracing for a crippling shake-up of their ranks after a Supreme Court ruling gutted a key section of the Voting Rights Act that had protected minority communities in political redistricting and helped boost their representation
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French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video
A French teen faces charges in Singapore after posting a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back
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Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are
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Bank of England keeps main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as it weighs impact of Iran war on UK economy
Bank of England keeps main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as it weighs impact of Iran war on UK economy
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