Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims slid to 196,000, the fewest since mid-July and down from 206,000 the week before. The four-week average of claims, which...
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act by federal officials, marking a sea change by President Donald Trump’s administration in how the landmark environmental law is enforced. A directive sent to...
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Fall is prime time for film buffs and cinephiles to binge a variety of new movies and classic features at an area film festival. This season, hometown favorites return with packed lineups of filmmaker panels, screenings, and glitzy parties. Plus, a new pop-up—American Black Film Festival—is in town to spotlight Black stories. 1. AFI Latin […] The post 12 Entertaining Film Festivals Coming to the DC Area this Fall first appeared on Washingtonian.