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Americans Filing For Jobless Benefits Decline as Labor Market Stays Strong

Americans Filing For Jobless Benefits Decline as Labor Market Stays Strong

AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh According to the Labor Department, the number of initial jobless claims fell by 21,000 to 221,000 for the week ending March 1, well below analysts’ expectations of 236,000 new claims. Weekly jobless claims are seen as an indicator of layoffs, which have largely remained between 200,000 and 250,000 for several years.…MORE

Trial Delayed For Man Accused of Kidnapping, Murdering 7-Year-Old Athena Strand

Trial Delayed For Man Accused of Kidnapping, Murdering 7-Year-Old Athena Strand

FORT WORTH, Texas — A grieving family in North Texas will have to wait another year for justice. The trial for Tanner Horner, the man charged with the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, was initially set for March 17, 2025, with prosecutors indicating they were ready to proceed. However, Horner’s newly appointed defense attorneys, who…MORE

Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Walks Out of President Trump’s Congressional Address

Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Walks Out of President Trump’s Congressional Address

DALLAS — U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) was among several Democratic lawmakers who staged a walkout during former President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. Crockett, known for her outspoken approach, took to Instagram Live shortly after exiting the House chamber, where she criticized the speech. “He’s up there spewing all kinds…MORE