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Northeast Loses 100K Private Jobs Before Holidays, Data Shows: What To Know Northeast Loses 100K Private Jobs Before Holidays, Data Shows: What To Know Northeast Loses 100K Private Jobs Before Holidays, Data Shows: What To Know
Northeast Loses 100K Private Jobs Before Holidays, Data Shows: What To Know Private employers in the Northeast cut about 100,000 jobs as consumer confidence plummeted and the federal government shutdown gripped the economy before the holiday season. There were 32,000 private jobs lost in November, according to an ADP report released on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The Northeast experienced the worst cuts, including 50,000 in New England and 49,000 in the mid-Atlantic. The losses, far below the Dow Jones estimate of 40,000 added jobs, were widespread across manufacturing, professional and business services, information, and construction. "Hiring has been choppy of …

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National Interest
Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study
Parents Warned About Giving Kids Phones Too Young In New Study Children who get their first smartphone before they become teenagers are at a greater risk of physical and mental issues, according to new research. University of Pennsylvania researchers led the study published in the medical journal Pediatrics on Monday, Dec. 1. According to the findings, 12-year-olds who owned smartphones had higher rates of depression (31%), obesity (40%), and insufficient sleep (62%) than kids who didn't own a device. The study found that issues grew for even younger children receiving their first smartphone. The risk of developing health problems increased b…

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National Interest
'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Responds To Hegseth's 'Violent' Boat Strike Image 'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Responds To Hegseth's 'Violent' Boat Strike Image 'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Responds To Hegseth's 'Violent' Boat Strike Image
'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Responds To Hegseth's 'Violent' Boat Strike Image The publisher behind the "Franklin the Turtle" books is upset after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image of the children's character shooting at drug traffickers. Kids Can Press posted its response to Hegseth's depiction of Franklin on Monday, Dec. 1. The Canadian company first began publishing the cartoon turtle's books in 1986. The post came one day after Hegseth shared the picture of Franklin in military gear, standing in a helicopter and firing a weapon at boats loaded with cargo and armed men. The mock book's title was "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists," and&n…

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Hartford, CT
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YouTube Takes On Spotify Wrapped With New Feature: How It Works, What's Trending YouTube Takes On Spotify Wrapped With New Feature: How It Works, What's Trending YouTube Takes On Spotify Wrapped With New Feature: How It Works, What's Trending
YouTube Takes On Spotify Wrapped With New Feature: How It Works, What's Trending YouTube is releasing its own version of the popular Spotify Wrapped feature that lets users reflect on the past year. Google announced in a blog post that its new YouTube Recap feature has begun rolling out in North America. US-based accounts will receive their recaps on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with a global rollout continuing over the next week. Users can look back on their top channels, interests, and viewing habits from 2025. "YouTube Recap uniquely highlights interests, deep dives, and moments you explored this year, based on your watch history," product manager Manth…

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National Interest
'Full House' Star Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis In Year 'Full House' Star Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis In Year 'Full House' Star Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis In Year
'Full House' Star Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis In Year Dave Coulier is facing another battle with cancer. The comedian known as Joey Gladstone on the classic sitcom "Full House" announced his diagnosis of HPV-related oropharyngeal tongue cancer on NBC's "Today" on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The revelation comes a little more than a year after Coulier, 66, was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Coulier said he had been "cancer-free" for seven months following chemotherapy. "A year has flown by like that," he said. "It's been a roller coaster. To go through chemotherapy and feel that relief of 'Whoa, it's gone,' and…

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Arlington, VA
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Dell Founder Pledges $6.2B To 'Trump Accounts' For Millions Of Kids: What To Know Dell Founder Pledges $6.2B To 'Trump Accounts' For Millions Of Kids: What To Know Dell Founder Pledges $6.2B To 'Trump Accounts' For Millions Of Kids: What To Know
Dell Founder Pledges $6.2B To 'Trump Accounts' For Millions Of Kids: What To Know The founder of Dell Technologies said he's donating billions of dollars toward investment accounts for about 25 million children. CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan announced the $6.25 billion pledge on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The funds will help support millions of kids 10 years old and younger in communities where the median household income is no greater than $150,000. Invest America is partnering with the Dells, and the nonprofit advocacy group said this will be the largest donation ever dedicated to US children. The bipartisan initiative gives every child with a Social Security number a "tax…

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Arlington, VA
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Costco Sues Trump Administration, Demands Full Refund For Tariffs: Here's Why Costco Sues Trump Administration, Demands Full Refund For Tariffs: Here's Why Costco Sues Trump Administration, Demands Full Refund For Tariffs: Here's Why
Costco Sues Trump Administration, Demands Full Refund For Tariffs: Here's Why Costco is suing the Trump administration as the Supreme Court considers whether its sweeping tariffs on imports are constitutional. The wholesale retail giant filed its complaint in the US Court of International Trade on Friday, Nov. 28. Costco asked the judges to order the federal government to issue a full refund on the duties that the company has paid since President Donald Trump first imposed the tariffs in early 2025. Costco is also requesting the court to declare Trump's duties unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Trump has used the 1977 la…

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National Interest
College Student Claims Religious Bias For Failing Essay Calling Multiple Genders 'Demonic' College Student Claims Religious Bias For Failing Essay Calling Multiple Genders 'Demonic' College Student Claims Religious Bias For Failing Essay Calling Multiple Genders 'Demonic'
College Student Claims Religious Bias For Failing Essay Calling Multiple Genders 'Demonic' A university's instructor was put on administrative leave after a student claimed she was discriminated against after saying that it's "demonic" to believe in multiple genders. The University of Oklahoma said in a statement on Sunday, Nov. 30, that the graduate student instructor was placed on leave. The school is investigating claims from Samantha Fulnecky, a junior psychology major who was given zero out of 25 points for her essay that cited the Bible. Fulnecky accused the instructor of discriminating against her for being Christian. "The University of Oklahoma takes seriously …

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WHO Endorses GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs In New Guidelines: Here's Why WHO Endorses GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs In New Guidelines: Here's Why WHO Endorses GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs In New Guidelines: Here's Why
WHO Endorses Glp-1 Weight-Loss Drugs In New Guidelines: Here's Why The World Health Organization is officially backing popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The WHO published new guidelines about glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications in the medical journal JAMA on Monday, Dec. 1. GLP-1 therapies are a class of drugs that mimic a hormone to curb someone's appetite and boost feelings of fullness. The United Nations agency said that the drugs can be part of a long-term obesity treatment strategy of at least six months, paired with exercise and counseling on healthy diets. "Obesity is a major global health challenge that WHO …

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Hartford, CT
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Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows
Holiday Shoppers Slash Budgets, Others Spend More As Wealth Gap Grows Holiday spending is climbing in 2025, but the divide between higher-income and lower-income shoppers is growing as many families face rising prices and tighter budgets. US retail sales rose 4.1% on Black Friday, Mastercard SpendingPulse said on Saturday, Nov. 29. According to the credit card giant, online sales jumped 10.4% from Black Friday in 2024. Mastercard said spending grew quickly in New England, boosted by sales of cold-weather clothing and winter gear. "Consumers are showing incredible savviness this season," said Michelle Meyer, chief economist at the Mastercard Economics In…

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