U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll processing company ADP, a surprising decline that adds to growing concerns about the rapidly weakening labor market
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Walmart to eliminate synthetic food dyes from store brands
Big changes are coming to the food aisles of America’s largest retailer.
Government enters a shutdown as funding bill stalls
The U.S. government officially shut down at midnight after Congress and the White House failed to reach an agreement on how to extend federal funding.
Character.AI removes Disney characters from platform after studio issues warning
Character.AI removes Disney characters from platform after studio issues warning
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni’s nomination to run the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The White House on Tuesday withdrew the nomination of E.J.
Members of Congress still get paid during a government shutdown
Some House and Senate lawmakers are requesting that their paychecks be withheld as millions of federal workers prepare to go without pay.
Tilly Norwood, fully AI ‘actor,’ blasted by actors union SAG-AFTRA for ‘devaluing human artistry’
A major Hollywood actors’ union condemned reports that talent agents are looking to sign AI “actor” Tilly Norwood for representation.
What happens when the government shuts down?
Federal departments and agencies have put out guidance about which programs will stay open and which ones won’t during the funding lapse.
What would a government shutdown mean for markets and the economy?
A government shutdown could add another headwind to an already-precarious economy, but most analysts say that even a prolonged hiatus would have only a limited impact on the wider U.S. economy.
Trump and Hegseth lay out military policy plans in remarks to meeting of generals
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth addressed U.S. military leaders in a rare joint meeting to lay out their new policy plans and guidelines. NBC News’ Courtney Kube breaks down what changes the president and the secretary of defense said they wanted to see in the military.