Initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 247,000 last week, the highest in eight months, indicating potential labor market weakness amid tariff concerns. Although overall unemployment filings remain low at 1.9 million, the increase in jobless claims suggests broader workforce shifts, as hiring rates slow and layoffs rise, particularly among large companies like Procter & Gamble and Walmart. The Labor Department’s upcoming report is expected to show a decrease in job additions for May, highlighting a cooling economy despite historically low unemployment rates.
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Florida teen survives alligator attack by punching its head in Destin
A 15-year-old girl, Summer Hinote, was attacked by a 10-foot alligator while swimming in Pond Creek, Florida, on June 22. She fought back by punching the alligator and, with a friend's help, managed to escape; although her leg sustained severe injuries, it did not require amputation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A brave 15-year-old girl named Summer fought off a big alligator that bit her while she was swimming in Florida, and even...
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