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The United States and Iran have carried out new strikes on each other's targets, further dimming hopes for a rapid de‑escalation. Casualties and damage assessments are still emerging, and diplomats warn that prospects for a negotiated pause are weakening as each side responds militarily to the other’s moves.
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New US unemployment insurance claims rose to about 197,000 last week. Despite the increase, economists note that layoffs remain historically low, indicating that the labor market is still relatively tight even amid broader economic uncertainties.
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The National Urban League’s 50th annual “State of Black America” report concludes that Black Americans’ economic and political prospects have worsened in recent years, explicitly tying the decline to policies of former President Donald Trump. The report highlights widening gaps in wealth, homeownership, and political representation.
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