Unemployed youth face higher rates than official figures show
A long term Labor Department survey of 14 to 21 year olds finds overall youth unemployment at 19.3 percent and black youth at 38.8 percent, far above monthly reports. The study, conducted with 12,693 youths, shows higher labor force participation and broader job barriers, including discrimination and transport issues, with policy implications for funding and youth training programs.
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New York Times
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Vatican City and Papal States: a historical overview
The Vatican and nearby territories once formed vast papal possessions, stretching across large parts of Italy and, before the French Revolution, into southern France. These remnants reflect a millennial era when the papacy wielded extensive temporal power.
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Higglers Turn Jamaican Shortages Into Profitable Trade
In Jamaica’s economic crisis, hawkers or higglers capitalized on bare shelves and price controls. Burly women on street corners buy goods in Panama and Miami then resell at steep markups. They dominate cigarettes and staples like rice and oil, often pairing desired items with slower sellers to boost sales.
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Chinese visitor says US not pit of wealth or poverty
Li tuel-Pai writes in China Youth News that America is not simply a capitalist hell or paradise. He notes poverty remains for millions, with 25 to 26 million poor by Carter figures, while most enjoy essentials and modern amenities. He cites long lines, unemployment, and low wages around 13 dollars a year for average workers.
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Li tuel-Pai
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