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U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month

U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month

WASHINGTON — America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.

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May 08, 2026

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Posted May 06, 2026

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Wall Street soars, oil plunges as China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Iran-US war

Posted May 06, 2026

Wall Street soars, oil plunges as China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Iran-US war

Brent crude surges over $120 a barrel on Iran war worries

Posted Apr 30, 2026

Brent crude surges over $120 a barrel on Iran war worries

Federal Reserve keeps key rate unchanged

Posted Apr 29, 2026

Federal Reserve keeps key rate unchanged

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

Posted Apr 28, 2026

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

Oil prices drop more than 10% and stocks soar after Strait of Hormuz reopens

Posted Apr 17, 2026

Oil prices drop more than 10% and stocks soar after Strait of Hormuz reopens

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

Posted Apr 17, 2026

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

Posted Feb 05, 2026

Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

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