Teens shun summer jobs for school and leisure
Washington AP reports a rise in teens skipping summer work. Only 56.9 percent of 16 to 19 year olds worked or searched for jobs last summer, the lowest since 1964, with May 46 percent in the labor force. Many teens choose school, summer classes, or leisure over burgers and yard work.
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Unemployment rate rises to 5.9 percent in June
The Labor Department reports June unemployment at 5.9 percent with total payrolls up 36,000, weaker than expected. Analysts warn hiring remains slow amid corporate accounting scandals and shaky recovery, while May gains were revised down and earlier job cuts abated only slightly.
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FTC Requires Clear Disclosure of Paid Listings in Search Results
The FTC asked major search engines including AltaVista LookSmart AOL Search Microsoft Terra Lycos and Direct Hit to clearly disclose paid inclusion in results. Regulators say prime placement from paid advertisers can mislead users and plans to issue letters urging more conspicuous descriptions of paid inclusion.
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Baby Bells emerge as telecom survivors after reshaped market
After AT&T's 1984 breakup and WorldCom's collapse, the four Baby Bells led by SBC Communications have outlasted rivals since the 1996 Telecommunications Act. By controlling the local loop into homes and businesses they enjoy steady revenue and a commanding position amid a volatile industry facing regulatory scrutiny.
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