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A weak jobs report, and much more importantly the related and absurd firing of the BLS commissioner on August 1, have dominated the recent news. But the firing is a topic for a subsequent blog.For now let’s step back and take a look at the broad U.S. employment/growth picture. Employment gains have evidently slowed in recent months, but job destruction as indicated by initial claims has not risen. Initial claims are a key component of the ADS index of real economic activity, and ADS recently and currently continues to indicate “typical”, or “average”, growth. So: so far so good, but keep your eye on initial…

Jonah Hill and director Martin Scorsese recently revisited the making of their 2013 crime drama The Wolf of Wall Street, sharing new behind-the-scenes stories about the film’s chaotic production and unconventional shooting style. In a conversation with Interview magazine, the two reflected on the film, which is based on Jordan Belfort’s 2007 memoir about his rise and fall as a fraudulent Wall Street stockbroker. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort and Jonah Hill as Donnie Azoff, explored the extreme excesses of financial greed and ultimately showed Belfort’s downfall, which led to his imprisonment. Scorsese and Hill discussed how unpredictable…

The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a distributor of a popular energy drink, saying the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Larissa Nicole Rodriguez, a college-bound high school student in Weslaco, Texas, died in October. Benny Agosto Jr., her family’s attorney, said at a news conference Wednesday that the Hidalgo County medical examiner determined that her cause of death “was an enlarged heart due to stress and large amounts of caffeine.” Hidalgo…

Whew, Roommates! When it comes to smoke, Donald Trump isn’t ducking any of it. The president called out four media figures — Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones, and Tucker Carlson on Truth Social for disagreeing with his decision to go to war with Iran. But Candace isn’t backing down. She appeared to peep his lengthy post and clapped back, letting him know exactly how she feels in just a few words.RELATED: Just In Time? Trump Agrees To Pause Iran Bombing As Nation Presents “Workable” Peace Plan (UPDATE)Donald Trump Drags Candace Owens & More Over Iran War StanceRecently, Donald Trump…

In December 2023, the U.S. Justice Department sued a Texas land developer it accused of duping tens of thousands of Hispanic residents into predatory mortgages, a landmark case for the Biden administration. Colony Ridge, which sold plots in massive subdivisions north of Houston, had become a “one-stop shop for discriminatory lending,” Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said at a news conference announcing the lawsuit. The developer targeted Hispanic applicants through false advertising and persuaded them to take out high-interest loans that many could not afford, then benefited when it foreclosed on their properties, the lawsuit alleged. “Our…

Max Bathurst | 12:12am GMT 22 March 2026 In the pantheon of cricketing greats, few names resonate with as much intensity, passion, and sheer dominance as Virat Kohli. From a tenacious teenager in Delhi to a global sporting icon, his journey is a masterclass in discipline and excellence. Whether he is chasing down massive totals or leading from the front, Kohli’s impact on the sport, especially in Betwinner India, has redefined modern cricket for fans and aspiring athletes across the globe. Who is Virat Kohli Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national…

From classic poacher’s finishes to rainbow flicks. At iconic venues like the Santiago Bernabéu and Old Trafford. And certainly under the bright lights of the World Cup.He could score on the turn, with his head, his heel, or even with his face. Javier Hernández scored in many ways – but always when his team needed him most. Hernández had an amazing club career that spanned Chivas de Guadalajara, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham United, Sevilla, and the LA Galaxy. Now that Hernández joins FOX Sports as analyst ahead of the 2026 World Cup, let’s revisit 10 goals…

2 Bundesliga Conference League representatives FSV Mainz 05 have picked up right where they left off in terms of their spectacular European run. Urs Fischer’s Rheinhessen have one foot in the 2025/25 UECL semi-finals after defeating visiting Racing Strasbourg at home at the MEWA Arena on Thursday night. Mainz were utterly dominant throughout and could have easily won by a much higher scoreline. Kaishu Sano scores a dream goal The German hosts immediately capitalized on a mistake in build up play from their nervy guests and produced the first scoring chance before two minutes had elapsed. German striker Nelson Weiper…

A former Brea Olinda Unified school board trustee has been charged with two felonies, accusing him of soliciting pictures from two boys and calling them “sexy,” according to a news release from the Orange County district attorney’s office.Christopher Gerard Becerra, 42, was in Las Vegas when he contacted a 15-year-old former student through social media to ask him for pictures and called him “sexy,” according to allegations from the Brea Police Department received in October of last year.The boy alerted his father about the messages and was transferred out of the school district.After being interviewed by the police about the…

 Abu Dhabi has issued 11 new hazardous materials guidelines in a move officials say makes the emirate the first jurisdiction to apply the 11th revised edition of the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS. The framework, launched by the Abu Dhabi Hazardous Materials Management Centre in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, is intended to standardise the handling, storage and transport of hazardous materials across the emirate while tightening oversight, improving compliance and reducing risks to people, property and the environment.The announcement places Abu Dhabi at the intersection of industrial policy,…