Labor market cools as job hunt grows tougher
As Labor Day marks the holiday, Americans face a softer job market with longer searches and fewer interviews. Samantha Griswold, a 25 year old California graduate, spent 20 months applying before landing a Saks Fifth Avenue merchandising job this summer, citing persistent competition and mental strain from the tough market.
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Samantha Griswold
Forever 21
Famous Footwear
Griswold
Chino Hills
California
Fake fiberglass cows prep for state fair milking demos
At state fairs amid bird flu, organizers replace real cows with life sized fiberglass models Milkshake and Buttercup at Wisconsin and Olympia at Minnesota Moo Booth to safeguard animals and visitors Affected workers and herds prompt revised testing and entry rules to keep shows running while officials monitor H5N1 risks.
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West Allis
Wis
Michigan
Olympia
Jill Nathe
U.S
Labor Day eNewspaper Format Notice
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Gastongazette.com
Enewspaper
Trump tariffs could raise prices, economists say
Economists warn Trump proposed tariffs would lift costs for households though estimates vary. Harris labeled the plan a Trump tax in her DNC speech, citing a 10 percent import levy and up to 60 percent on Chinese goods that she says would add about $4,000 yearly for the middle class, while other experts disagree on the magnitude.
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Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Trump
USA Today
Harris
Kent Smetters
University of Pennsyl
Vania Wharton School
Penn Wharton
Peterson Institute For International Economics
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Labor Department
Paul Davidson
LABOR
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Brian Marks
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University of New Haven
Connecticut
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