4 takeaways from the final jobs report of the year

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Hiring sign
Economists said new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics still show a stagnant job market.

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The final batch of pennies sold for $16.7 million

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The final set of pennies that were sold at auction
The final set of pennies, sold at auction for $800,000 in a lot that also included the canceled dies used for the historic minting.

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The US added 64,000 jobs in November — but it wasn't all good news

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A 'Now Hiring' sign sits in the window of a Denny's restaurant on November 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new labor market data on Tuesday.

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America's brides are sick of expensive, sweaty weddings. So they're turning to October.

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Wedding cake with dancing cake toppers, featuring a pumpkin with a carved heart, surrounded by falling leaves.

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My husband and I spend nearly $20,000 a year on childcare. I work two jobs and cut back on my lifestyle, but it's worth it for my kids.

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Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman standing in formal attire
Clory Jackson and Mouhamadou Diaman, raise their 4-year-old and a 2-year-old while working full-time

Clory Jackson

I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

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Jane Way
Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.

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Trump is taking on America's 'is college worth it?' debate

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President Donald Trump's administration is working to expand the Workforce Pell grant for short-term degree programs.

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The United States of Fraud

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The statue of liberty dressed like a thief

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The next generation of heirs is rewiring family offices — and triggering a talent war

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Businessmen on Wall Street in New York City, on September 19, 2008
Family offices are multiplying so fast that a fierce talent war has erupted for CIOs, ESG pros, and tech specialists, an IMD report says.

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The AI future doesn't have to be grim: Get a hobby

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Benjamin Chipman is one of the younger Americans enjoying hobbies.

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