Ottawa County Ranks Second in Michigan Unemployment 3.7%
January 2018 figures show Ottawa County with a 3.7 percent jobless rate, placing it second in Michigan. The Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro area including Ottawa County rose to 4.0 percent, near last year’s level but up from December 2017. Michigan’s statewide rate held at 4.7 percent with total employment down 3,000 and unemployment up 1,000.
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Trump proposes tariffs on China sparking protests in US
Washington reports President Trump weighing broad tariffs on Chinese imports with potential announcement next week. Industry groups and lawmakers rush to block a trade clash that could raise prices and widen the U.S. im balance, amid White House staff shifts and populist aides driving the stance. The plan targets consumer goods, electronics, apparel and parts for U.S. made products, with warnings from the Chamber of Commerce and voices like Kudlow supporting a tough response though critics fear higher costs for Americans.
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AT&T Time Warner antitrust trial opens in New York
The trial pits AT&T, aiming to acquire Time Warner for 86 billion dollars, against the Justice Department which argues the merger would raise costs for streaming TV and film. The case questions how the evolving video market will shape consumer access across devices and services. Time Warner owns HBO TNT TBS and CNN with sports rights including MLB playoffs and the NCAA March Madness tournament.
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AT&T Time Warner Merger Faces Block or Boom in News Era
The case hinges on whether AT&T Time Warner merger narrows choice or boosts scale to challenge internet giants. Government argues reduced competition and higher prices. AT&T contends streaming shifts demand and deal is needed to compete with Netflix Google and Amazon. Outcome could chill media deals or spur further consolidations.
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Microsoft defends handling of harassment cases and firings
Microsoft says it fired about 20 people last year after sexual harassment probes and defends its bias complaint process. In a Thursday email from Kathleen Hogan, the company notes 83 harassment complaints last fiscal year with nearly half found supported and firings in many such cases. Plaintiffs in a gender discrimination suit cite far higher complaint counts and seek class action status.
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