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Why the U.S. job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment

Why the U.S. job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households. Yet the cure — much higher interest rates, to cool spending and hiring — was expected to bring even more pain. Yet so far, to widespread relief, the reality has been anything but.
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Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for U.S. drivers and helping Russia's war

Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for U.S. drivers and helping Russia's war

Oil prices are up, and that affects people far and wide. Drivers pay more for gasoline, and truckers more for diesel. Behind the recent bump in price is Saudi Arabia's decision to slash how much oil it sends to global markets through the end of the year.
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5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency

5 things to know about the 14th Amendment effort to block Trump from the presidency

Some legal scholars and activists say an obscure provision of the Constitution, dating back to just after the Civil War, should disqualify Donald Trump from a second White House term.
by Rachel Treisman

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Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retire

Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retire

Mike Mulcahy is retiring after nearly four decades covering news and politics in Minnesota for radio and TV. His last day at MPR News is Friday, Sept. 29.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselors

As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselors

A nearly $7 million federal grant is helping address Minnesota’s long standing shortage of school counselors. Those doing the work now in northwestern Minnesota say the needs are greater than ever.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly five month strike

Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly five month strike

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike. Now, the writers are headed back to work. Actors represented by SAG-AFTRA remain on strike.
by Mandalit del Barco

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