America is on the brink of an unemployment fiasco

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Unless the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates, the recent increase in unemployment is going to get worse.

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The US economy added more jobs than expected last month as unemployment surprisingly rose

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The number of Gen Zers who aren't in work or school is rising. Here's how to tackle it, according to experts.

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Young NEETs — those not in education, employment, or training — are on the rise (stock image.)

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Elon Musk predicts universal basic income will take off once AI replaces workers. Read his 8 best quotes about UBI.

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A recession indicator with a perfect record has been flashing red for 20 months. It may not be wrong yet.

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The US jobs report came in way hotter than expected

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What Modi's narrow win means for India's future

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Narendra Modi won his third term as India's prime minister, but his narrow win sent stocks plummeting, and his foreign partnerships could be at stake.

It finally looks like the US economy is sticking its soft landing

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Why employers are reluctant to hire young men

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Because of America's broken unemployment insurance system, the way firings are handled might affect whether young guys can get hired in the first place.

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The real reason Americans can't get enough sleep

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The wealthiest parts of America tend to sleep much better than low-income areas.

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Sleep is the great unifier. Everyone needs it to repair cells, store memories, and balance emotions. It also helps us solve complex problems — ever need to just "sleep on it"?

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