Jobs & Economy

Employment data, hiring trends, wage growth, and workforce developments.

Harper Signals Roster Overhaul After Phillies' Third Straight Postseason Exit

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said changes are coming to Philadelphia after the team's third consecutive playoff elimination, hinting at roster moves in the offseason.

Entertainment Oct 2

Netflix's 'East of Eden' Adaptation Premieres With Elaborate Period Costumes

Netflix's adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden has premiered its first episode, drawing attention for its elaborate period costumes described as "almost haute couture.

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Science Oct 2

SpaceX Launches Four Astronauts to International Space Station From Florida

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried four astronauts toward the International Space Station on Friday, beginning a six-month science mission aboard the orbiting laboratory.

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Health Oct 1

Hockey Defender Claire Thompson Retires at 28 to Return to Medical School

Olympic gold medalist Claire Thompson is stepping away from professional hockey at age 28 to pursue a career in medicine, trading the rink for the classroom.

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Sports Oct 1

Rodgers Closes In on NFL Record for Most Career Starts Without a Super Bowl Appearance

Aaron Rodgers starts his 228th career game Thursday night, moving past Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes for the most regular-season starts by a quarterback with fewer than two Super Bowl rings.

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World Oct 1

Nia Long Says Her Career Was Never About Fame as She Reclaims the Spotlight

Nia Long opens up about choosing grace over recognition, saying her decades-long career was never driven by a desire for fame or accolades.

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Sports Oct 1

Ogunbowale Scores WNBA Playoff-Record 45 Points to Keep Wings Alive

Arike Ogunbowale's 45 points set a WNBA playoff single-game record and forced a decisive Game 3 between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces.

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Sports Sep 30

Padres Blank Cubs 8-0 Behind King's No-Hit Bid, Tatis Leadoff Homer

Michael King carried a no-hitter into the seventh and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff home run in Padres playoff history as San Diego routed Chicago 8-0 in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series.

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Politics Sep 30

Green Card Backlog: Why Some Applicants Wait Decades for US Permanent Residency

The US green card backlog has grown to more than 1.1 million people in employment-based categories alone. Here is why some applicants wait decades, who gets hit hardest, and what you can do about it.

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Business Sep 30

Best Jobs in America by Salary, Growth, and Satisfaction

We ranked the best jobs in America using real salary, hiring, and satisfaction data—and explain how to pick one that fits your life, not just your paycheck.

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Sports Sep 30

NBA Free Agency: Biggest Moves and How They Reshape the League

NBA free agency reshapes contenders every summer. Here's how the biggest moves work, what they cost against the salary cap, and how to read the league's power shifts.

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Business Sep 30

Remote Work in 2026: Which Companies Still Offer It and How to Find Them

Remote work has settled into a two-tier system. Here's which companies still hire fully remote in 2026, which have pulled back, and how to land a remote job now.

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Sports Sep 30

NFL Season Preview: Division Predictions and Players to Watch in Every Race

Our NFL season preview breaks down every division race with win projections, playoff picks, and the players to watch who will decide the 2025 season.

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Business Sep 30

Highest-Paying Jobs Without a College Degree in 2026: Where the Real Money Is

The best-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree now stretch well past $100,000 a year. Here's what they pay, how to get in, and what the work actually costs you.

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Business Sep 30

The Return-to-Office Reckoning: Which Companies Still Let You Work From Home in 2026

The remote work map has been redrawn. Here's who's still hiring fully remote, who issued mandates, and how workers are responding.

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Business Sep 30

Union Membership in America: Where It's Growing, Where It's Shrinking

Union membership fell to a record low share of American workers, yet organizing surged at Starbucks, Amazon, and hospitals. Here is where labor is winning, where it is losing, and what workers should know before signing a card.

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Business Sep 30

The Gig Economy in Numbers: How Many Americans Freelance and What They Earn

Roughly one in three American workers now earns money outside a traditional payroll job. Here's what the data actually says about how many people freelance, what they take home, and where the money is.

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World Sep 30

71-Year-Old Still Working on $108,000 Salary Asks If He Should Retire

A 71-year-old earning $108,000 a year with $152,000 saved for retirement asks whether he should keep working or call it quits.

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Sports Sep 30

Lynx Swept as No. 1 Seed, Reeve Says Minnesota Lacked Right Playoff Group

Minnesota became the first No. 1 seed in WNBA playoff history to be swept in its opening series, falling 87-71 to the New York Liberty in Game 2.

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World Sep 30

A'ja Wilson T'd Up After Confronting Fan During Aces Playoff Loss

Aces star A'ja Wilson received a technical foul after confronting a fan who pointed at her during Game 2 of the first-round playoff series in Indianapolis.

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