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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

How Will Storms and Strikes Impact the Job Numbers?

Economists are eagerly awaiting the October jobs report, but they're not sure what to expect. Two major hurricanes and several strikes might have thrown a wrench into the usual job numbers. It's so uncertain that some experts even think we might see a drop in jobs! These natural disasters and labor

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Numbers Mix-up: Strikes, Storms, and What's Really Going On

October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als

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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

2025 Retirement Savings: What's New for Your 401(k)

Ever wondered how much you can sock away for retirement in a 401(k) next year? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has some good news! They've just announced new contribution limits for 2025. Starting next year, you can save up to $23, 500 from your paycheck before taxes, that's $500 more than this y

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

BYD's EV Sales Surge: Beating Tesla in Revenue

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time. BYD's net profit soared by 11. 5% to $1. 63 billion in the third quarter, with total revenue hitting $28. 24 billion, a 24% jump from the same period last year. This im

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ford's New Tesla Charger Adapter Hits the Road

Ford is sending out a new adapter today, allowing Ford electric vehicle owners to charge up at Tesla Supercharger stations. This new model is a replacement for the previous adapter that had some issues. Ford teamed up with Lectron, a big name in EV chargers, to create this new adapter. Earlier this

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

A New Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in 2017 Murder

In a recent turn of events, a third suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the 2017 killing of a prominent hairdresser in Woodland Hills. The man, Chris Austin, now faces a new charge of conspiracy. This follows the initial arrests of the victim's wife, Monica Sementilli,

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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Digital Platform Aims to Boost Indie Films in Theaters

The Fithian Group, a new player in the film industry, is set to launch a digital marketplace called Attend in early 2025. This platform, backed by Vista Group, aims to connect independent filmmakers with cinema exhibitors in a more efficient way. The goal? To revive the shrinking theatrical market t

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's New Deal: Workers Vote Monday

Alright, let's talk about what's happening between Boeing and its machinists' union. They've just agreed on a new contract deal that could end a lengthy strike which began back in September. The union's asking its members to approve this deal, saying they've gotten as much as they can from negotiati

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Dodgers' Victory Flight: A Unique Homecoming

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their World Series win against the New York Yankees, returned home in style. They boarded a plane owned by the New England Patriots, raising eyebrows about a potential taunt towards their East Coast rivals. The Dodgers clinched their eighth championship with a thri

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