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U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs, beats estimates; But low-wage jobs lead gains

U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs, beats estimates; But low-wage jobs lead gains

The U.S. economy created 115,000 jobs in April, besting economists’ and Wall Street estimates of 55,000 new jobs. But many of the biggest employment gains last month were in lower-wage jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month, the U.S. economy

Dow jumps 790 points on Caterpillar strength, closes in on 50,000; S&P 500 crosses 7,200 for first time; U.S. debt higher than GDP for first time since World War II

Dow jumps 790 points on Caterpillar strength, closes in on 50,000; S&P 500 crosses 7,200 for first time; U.S. debt higher than GDP for first time since World War II

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 790 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time record highs Thursday, while the national debt now outpaces U.S. GDP, according to new economic data. U.S. GDP (gross domestic product) came in at $31.22

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire involving Lebanon, Israel; Netanyahu: 'Hezbollah much disarm'

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire involving Lebanon, Israel; Netanyahu: 'Hezbollah much disarm'

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon starting at 5 p.m. Eastern on Thursday. Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon have been fighting since the start of the U.S./Israeli war against Iran. The two rivals have been battling

Feds: Colombian crew illegally in U.S. targeted Asian American business owners with high-tech heists

Feds: Colombian crew illegally in U.S. targeted Asian American business owners with high-tech heists

Federal prosecutors say a high-tech robbery crew made up of Colombian nationals illegally in the U.S. targeted the homes of Asian American business owners in the Pacific Northwest using signal-jamming technology, group chats and surveillance to burglarize homes and steal cash, jewelry and designer goods. The burglary

Iran missile shards hit near Jerusalem holy sites, Temple Mount; IDF: Iran missiles could reach Europe

Iran missile shards hit near Jerusalem holy sites, Temple Mount; IDF: Iran missiles could reach Europe

Iranian missile shards have hit near holy sites in Jerusalem — including the Temple Mount, Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. That is according to Israeli officials and come amidst the continued U.S. and Israel war with Iran. Israeli officials report

Trump; US ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s ‘Forbidden Island’ to help get oil flowing again in Strait of Hormuz

Trump; US ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s ‘Forbidden Island’ to help get oil flowing again in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. attacked Iran military installations on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf Known as the “Forbidden Island”, the Iranian territory is home to military installations and oil infrastructure. The move is part of the U.S. and Israeli efforts in the war

‘Unprecedented in scale’: IEA releasing record oil reserves as Iran war cuts petroleum flows, sends crude, gas prices higher

‘Unprecedented in scale’: IEA releasing record oil reserves as Iran war cuts petroleum flows, sends crude, gas prices higher

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is releasing a record 400 million barrels of oil available to international markets with the war in Iran curtailing petroleum and cargo flows in the Persian Gulf. IEA Executive Director Faith Birol said Wednesday that is a record release and is in response to the