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Jobless claims increased slightly while layoffs remain historically low, Labor Department reports
Unemployment filings in the week ending August 1 increased by 1,000 applications over the previous week, for a total of 199,000, according to Labor Department data reported on Thursday.
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German court hands life sentence to Afghan immigrant suspected in Munich car-ramming attack
The 25-year-old Afghan man, who is identified only as Farhad N. under Germany's strict privacy rules, was arrested after the Feb. 13, 2025, attack on a labor union demonstration in Munich, one of several attacks involving immigrants.
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Florida joins Louisiana and W. Virginia in targeting Fauci financial records
Florida AG James Uthmeier subpoenaed former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether Fauci improperly used his position for personal gain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One police officer killed, one injured, in New Jersey shooting
The shooting reportedly took place at a city intersection at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. One suspect has been shot, and a handgun has been recovered. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced dead.
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Court finds why LA's recent homelessness spending of over $2 billion fails to produce results
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who is currently facing a recall effort, said these failures are something she has faced since taking office and has been trying to change.
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GOP Virginia governor candidate Dave LaRock pushes for Virginia DOGE
"As Governor, I will clean up this mess. No more excuses. No more waste. It's time for real leadership, solutions, and a vision for Virginia, not more exaggerated rhetoric," LaRock said.
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WA lawmakers advance bill allowing paid sick leave for immigration proceedings
With immigrants making up over 43% of his constituency, Salahuddin proposed ESHB 1875 so they wouldn’t have to put their financial security at risk to attend the “life-altering” proceedings.
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South Carolina man becomes first death row inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Sigmon was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2002. He is the first inmate to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina history.
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Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.
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Merck virologist recalls becoming whistleblower over maker's blockbuster MMR measles, mumps vaccine
Scientist Stephen Krahling worked on a project at Merck called “Protocol 7”
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DHS ends collective bargaining for some TSA workers, citing productivity concerns
The decision strips collective bargaining power from unionized Transportation Security Officers (TSO) in particular, who are responsible for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo at airports and other transportation places.
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Newsom signs executive order protecting renters, homeowners affected by fires, from price gouging
The governor on Feb. 4 ended an anti-price gouging provision that limited the supply rentals in higher-end Los Angeles neighborhoods where fire-displaced families were searching for homes.
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Ohio legislation would toughen fentanyl sentences, teach students of danger
Sponsors Reps. Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, and Phil Plummer, R-Dayton, say the new proposed legislation comes as a response to increases in drug overdoses, specifically fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and throughout the country.