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U.S. adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow
The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracks below inflation for a third consecutive month.
Trump will not renew USMCA deal, toppling a pillar of global trade stability
The Trump administration plans to pull the plug on the USMCA, a trade deal that has become a stabilizing force across North America’s three largest economies.
Fed chairman says inflation risks are declining, predicts AI will create jobs
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said that inflation risks have declined but that the central bank still had more work to do to rein in prices.
July 2026 Freebies: Slurpees, Apple’s Tech Camp for Kids, More
From fun Fourth of July activities to Apple’s camp program to help kids develop tech skills, NBC’s chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a roundup of ways to cash-in on freebies for the month of July.
July 4 Sales: What to Buy Now (and What to Hold off On)
The Fourth of July sales are officially here so NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to with where to find the best deals and the items with the biggest discounts.
Commerce Department gives green light for Anthropic to bring back Fable 5
The public will once again be able to access Anthropic’s powerful Fable 5 model, the AI giant said Tuesday, weeks after the Commerce Department required the company to disable the model over potential security risks.
Trump’s financial disclosure lists $1.4 billion in crypto earnings, powered largely by meme coins
The annual report also includes $80 million in income from settlements tied to his lawsuits against companies like ABC, CBS, Meta and YouTube.
British government may ‘intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros.
The British government suggested Tuesday it may challenge Paramount Skydance’s blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
Consumers Pay the Price of ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Soar
If you’ve experienced summer sticker shock, you’re not alone. ‘Funflation’ is sending prices for sporting events and concerts soaring, straining family budgets. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Emilie Ikeda looks at ways to enjoy the season without draining your savings.