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The US added 589,000 fewer jobs last year than reported. Here’s what it means
The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dropped down to 4%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday, Feb. 7. BLS also revised down its annual data ending in March 2024, showing 589,000 fewer jobs added than previously reported. The downward revision is less damaging than… -
NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after executive order
Full Story In swift action, the NCAA changed its transgender student-athlete participation policy following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from women and girls’ sports. The NCAA’s policy change is effective immediately and applies to all athletes regardless of previous eligibility reviews. How could this impact teams? About 1,100 member schools are part… -
How New York Fashion Week is evolving to keep up with the times
Full Story New York Fashion Week is changing. The runways are no longer just about high fashion and exclusivity. From diverse models to extravagant set designs, the event has evolved to reflect modern fashion trends. With influencers, livestreaming and immersive experiences taking center stage, New York Fashion Week is keeping up with the times. For… -
Warren and Trump are unlikely allies on debanking, but will he like her solution?
Full Story Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and President Donald Trump are in agreement over an issue affecting banking customers. But the progressive senator’s solution to debanking doesn’t line up with some of the president’s recent policy actions. What is debanking? Debanking is the closure of a customer or organization’s accounts by a financial institution. Generally,… -
Kanye West reveals autism diagnosis, questions past bipolar disorder
Full Story Kanye West, now known as Ye, said he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. In a recent interview, he revealed that he now believes he is autistic. The rapper and fashion mogul made the statement during a podcast with internet personality Justin Laboy. In the episode, Ye questioned his previous diagnosis and claimed that… -
Apple entangled in the US-China trade war as China strikes back
Full Story Apple found itself in the middle of the United States’ latest trade spat. China is exploring an investigation into the world’s most valuable company, according to a report from Bloomberg. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation is looking into Apple’s app store practices, including its 30% cut on in-app purchases, banning third-party app… -
Parents, you’re likely the ones exposing your kids to inappropriate content
Full Story Many parents have rules about what they do and don’t want their kids to see at any given age, but in a world of technology, it can be hard to keep them away from content parents deem inappropriate. Now, a new study shows parents may be their own worst enemy. The study published… -
Lawsuit accuses University of Calif. of racial discrimination in admissions
University of California officials boosted campus diversity to record levels for the current school year, which started in the fall of 2024. Now, the school system is being sued over accusations of racial discrimination in admissions. The university group, “Students Against Racial Discrimination,” filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 3, that claims Asian American and white… -
Trump says Musk and DOGE need ‘approval’ amid uproar in Washington
Elon Musk can’t do anything without White House approval, President Donald Trump said Monday, Feb. 3. The comments come as the Treasury Department faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing confidential information with the billionaire’s Department of Government Efficiency. Musk and DOGE are tasked with reducing the size of government for Trump’s second administration. The president… -
US monarch butterfly population nears 30-year low
Fewer monarch butterflies have spent winter in the western U.S. as factors like pesticides, a disappearing habitat, and climate change have affected the population. The population is now at a 30-year low. What is known about monarch butterflies in western America? Since 1997, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has been monitoring the overwintering monarch… -
No deal for China, yet Canada and Mexico skirt Trump’s tariffs for now
President Donald Trump is in dealmaking mode regarding his new tariffs. Hours before implementing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products, Trump pressed pause for both countries. But China, facing a 10% levy starting Tuesday, Feb. 4, appears to have been left out of the last-minute deals. On Monday, Jan. 3, Trump announced a… -
President Trump: Tariffs on EU will ‘definitely’ happen
President Donald Trump already announced widespread tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. Now, he’s putting the European Union on high alert. Trump warned Sunday, Feb. 2, it’s only a matter of time before he imposes tariffs on the EU. “It will definitely happen with the European Union. I can tell you that because they’ve really… -
Los Angeles protests over ICE raids shut down 101 freeway
Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, to protest recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations under the Trump administration. The protest escalated as crowds moved onto the 101 freeway, shutting down traffic for hours and causing major congestion throughout downtown. The demonstration began on Olvera Street…
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