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Wave of States Loosens Child Labor Protections, Raising Concerns
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Wave of States Loosens Child Labor Protections, Raising Concerns

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A growing list of states has recently relaxed child labor laws, expanding hours teens can work and allowing younger individuals into previously...

May 05, 2025 08:56 AM 3 min read
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US Gains 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Holds at 4.2%
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US Gains 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Holds at 4.2%

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The latest Labor Department report shows the US economy added 177,000 new positions in April, a figure that aligns with forecaster expectations...

May 05, 2025 08:56 AM 3 min read
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Climate Shocks and Tariffs Push Coffee Prices to Record Highs
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Climate Shocks and Tariffs Push Coffee Prices to Record Highs

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Global coffee futures have soared to decade-high levels, driven by extreme weather limiting harvests in major producing nations and new US tariffs...

May 05, 2025 08:56 AM 2 min read
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Met Gala Snub of Black Influencer Fuels Backlash Over Gatekeeping
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Met Gala Snub of Black Influencer Fuels Backlash Over Gatekeeping

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Black fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye was left off the Met Gala invite list, sparking widespread anger among fans who see him as a defining Gen-Z...

May 05, 2025 08:56 AM 3 min read
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Minnesota Health Workers Secure Major Contract, Averting Strike
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Minnesota Health Workers Secure Major Contract, Averting Strike

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Nearly 1,000 Minnesota health clerical workers avoided a planned 10-day strike after reaching a last-minute deal with HealthPartners. The two-year...

May 03, 2025 04:36 PM 2 min read
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May Day Marches Demand Worker, Immigrant Rights and Threaten Strikes
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May Day Marches Demand Worker, Immigrant Rights and Threaten Strikes

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Thousands took to the streets in major US cities for May Day rallies, blending traditional labor demands with calls for immigrant justice....

May 03, 2025 04:36 PM 2 min read
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Six Flags America to Close, Ending a 25-Year Amusement Legacy
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Six Flags America to Close, Ending a 25-Year Amusement Legacy

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In a surprise move, Six Flags announced that its Washington D.C.-area amusement park—Six Flags America—will permanently shut down after the 2025...

May 03, 2025 04:36 PM 2 min read
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“Never Argue,” Says New World’s Oldest Person at 115
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“Never Argue,” Says New World’s Oldest Person at 115

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At 115 years old, Ethel Caterham of Surrey, UK, has become the world’s oldest living person. Her secret? “Never argue. I listen, then do what I...

May 03, 2025 04:36 PM 2 min read
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EA Cancels Titanfall Title, Lays Off Hundreds
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EA Cancels Titanfall Title, Lays Off Hundreds

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Electronic Arts abruptly shut down a planned Titanfall sequel and announced layoffs affecting several hundred employees. Insiders say the studio...

May 02, 2025 12:25 PM 2 min read
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