U S job openings rise as labor market stays resilient
U S job openings rose to 7.4 million in April from 7.2 million in March signaling ongoing labor market resilience amid trade war uncertainty. Quits fell while layoffs edged higher as federal openings rose to 134000. federal layoffs dropped. Meta struck a 20 year nuclear power deal to power AI and data centers at Facebooks parent company and expand Constellation Energy Illinois plant output.
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Mississippi opioid settlement plan directs funds to grants and relief
Mississippi expects 370 million dollars from pharmaceutical settlements to be split with local governments. A 15 person advisory council will recommend funding from 259 million for opioid addiction grants, while 56 million may be used for any purpose. The Legislature will review council recommendations and retain 56 million for other uses.
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Disney Lays Off Several Hundred Worldwide Employees
The Walt Disney Co is cutting a limited number of positions across multiple divisions including television and film marketing TV publicity casting and development and corporate financial operations. No entire teams will be eliminated as the company trims costs to stay efficient amid industry shifts.
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Gaza aid site shootings kill at least 27 in Rafah
Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli forces moved on an aid distribution site in Rafah, killing at least 27 as a three day pattern of deadly shootings continues. The army says shots were fired at suspects who left designated routes and ignored warnings. The UN criticizes the aid system as insufficient to curb Gaza hunger while Israel investigates.
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Trump pushes July Fourth deadline for major tax bill
President Trump urges rapid action on a 1000-page tax cuts and spending plan aiming for a July 4 signature. He pressures Senate leadership and criticized holdouts while Democrats warn of cuts to health care and SNAP. The bill expands border security, debt limits, and requires work rules to defray costs, with a slim Republican majority and potential voting hurdles.
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Rockets kill three in Sumy as Ukraine targets Crimea bridge
Russian rockets hit Sumy killing at least three and wounding 25 as Kyiv says the attack shows Moscow will not halt the war. Ukraine’s SBU claims it damaged the Kerch Bridge foundations and detonated 1100 kilograms of explosives on the seabed, though independent confirmation is unavailable.
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