Applications for jobless benefits inch up, but layoffs remain low, labor market healthy

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low.

Southern California mayor says he wants to ‘purge’ homeless population by giving them ‘all the fentanyl they want’
"Quite frankly, I wish that the president would give us a purge. Because we do need to purge these people," Parris said.
British Airways crew member found dead in San Francisco hotel during stopover
A British Airways crew member was found dead in their San Francisco hotel room during a stopover between flights this week, according to reports.
Lewandowski (hamstring) in doubt for UCL semis
Robert Lewandowski is a major doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinal after Barcelona confirmed the striker has a...
What's on the masks of 2025 Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide to all 16 teams
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are underway and it's the drip in goal that could potentially steal the show.
Amazon still expanding in NYC with Bryant Park lease
Amazon’s 330,000 square-foot lease at 10 Bryant Park -- or 452 Fifth Ave. at West 40th St. -- is big news both for Jeff Bezos’s ever-expanding...
MacKinnon keys Avs' win over Stars in Game 1
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and assisted on another as the Colorado Avalanche opened their NHL playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.