The job market had a surprisingly great June

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new unemployment and job growth data on Thursday.

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AI could create a 'Mad Max' scenario where everyone's skills are basically worthless, a top economist says

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An employee operates robotic equipment at the factory of Jiangxi Lanke Semiconductor Co., Ltd, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province of China, on July 2, 2025.
As AI reshapes the labor market, the real threat isn't job loss — it's the collapse in what skills are worth, says MIT economist David Autor.

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Trump reaches a deal with Vietnam, but some of your favorite brands still face a 20% tariff

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Apparel brands like Nike could soon hike prices due to a large number of suppliers in Vietnam.

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The 10 best places to live in the US as a renter are all in the South

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Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida

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  • Southern cities dominate RentCafe's top 10 list for renters in the US.
  • RentCafe analyzed housing affordability, local economies, and quality of life.
  • The South claims 41 of the top 50 cities, highlighting cost of living advantages.

Go South, young man.

4 ways Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill could affect your wallet

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The Senate passed President Donald Trump's expansive tax bill. Here's what the "big beautiful bill" could mean for you.

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How Trump wants to narrow a major student-loan forgiveness program that millions of borrowers rely on

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President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to narrow the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Kansas City tried one of Zohran Mamdani's big ideas for NYC. Here's how it could change riding the bus in the Big Apple.

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Passengers boarding a New York City public bus in heavy rain.
Zohran Mamdani proposed making NYC buses free.

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Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too

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Trump is going after Jerome Powell again, calling on the Fed chair to resign

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Donald Trump called on Jerome Powell to resign from his role as the Fed's chair "immediately."

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Tesla competitor BYD axes Mexico factory plans

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A BYD car on display at the Nanjing auto show in China this month.
BYD still plans to expand into the Americas but has no timeline.

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