Unemployment rate falls below 10% for first time since March
U.S. employers added 1.4 million jobs in August, although the pace of hiring has slowed this summer.
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U.S. employers added 1.4 million jobs in August, although the pace of hiring has slowed this summer.
Trial will include 440 adults in the U.S., with the drugmakers expecting initial results in early December.
The Trump-signed letter raised complaints with some lawmakers, who call it "self-promoting" ahead of the election.
Companies in struggling industries like tourism and entertainment continue to cut employees. "A lot of jobs are on life support," one expert says.
Credit-card issuers are increasingly reducing credit limits because they're worried about the solvency of American consumers.
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said the casino operator continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The payments will go out next month to some people whose stimulus payments were wrongly withheld.
President Trump signed the order almost three weeks ago to provide "immediate" relief to jobless workers.
Thirty states have received approval from FEMA for the extra benefits aimed at helping jobless workers.
The 64-year-old slogan "doesn't quite fit in the current environment," a KFC executive said.
Consumers are experiencing delays in prescription deliveries, an issue that threatens many seniors, veterans and rural Americans.
After revamping its July 4th fireworks, the retailer said it will "similarly reimagine" the annual parade.
Nineteen states have so far applied, with officials saying it could take several weeks for some workers to get the aid.
The president's tweet cited a local news report that some employees of the tire maker were told to avoid political garb at work.
FEMA, tasked with providing the extra jobless aid, says it could start reaching Americans at the end of August.