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US jobless claims remain at historically low 209,000, a sign of continuing labor market strength

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at historically low levels in another sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.Unemployment claims stayed at 209,000 for the week ending Oct. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week moving average of claims, which strips out week-to-week volatility, fell by 3,000 to 206,250.The numbers, a proxy for layoffs, continue to show that American workers enjoy extraordinary job security. When the Federal Reserve began raising its benchmark interest rate last year to rein in surging consumer prices, many economists expected the United States to sink into recession.But the economy and the job market have remained sturdy even as higher rates have brought inflation down steadily from the four-decade highs reached in 2022. The combination of easing inflationary pressures and healthy hiring is raising hopes that the Fed can stick ...

X de Elon Musk dice que ha eliminado “cientos” de cuentas afiliadas a Hamas

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

Londres (CNN) — X dice que ha eliminado “cientos de cuentas afiliadas a Hamas” y borrado miles de publicaciones desde el ataque a Israel por parte del grupo extremista.La Unión Europea le dio a la plataforma, anteriormente conocida como Twitter, 24 horas a principios de esta semana para abordar el contenido ilegal y la desinformación sobre el conflicto o enfrentar sanciones en virtud de la Ley de Servicios Digitales recientemente promulgada por el bloque.La directora ejecutiva Linda Yaccarino respondió al funcionario de la UE Thierry Breton en una carta fechada el miércoles que envió a X. Dijo que la compañía había “redistribuido recursos y reorientado los equipos internos que están trabajando las 24 horas del día para abordar esta situación en rápida evolución”.“No hay lugar en X para organizaciones terroristas o grupos extremistas violentos y continuamos eliminando esas cuentas en tiempo real”, escribió Yaccarino.“X está… abordando el cont...

US consumer inflation eased slightly in September, reflecting a slow cooling of price pressures

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer inflation eased slightly in September, reflecting a slow cooling of price pressures.Source

Eclipse solar de octubre 2023: cuándo es, a qué hora, dónde y cómo verlo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un nuevo eclipse solar anular será visible el 14 de octubre. El fascinante fenómeno astronómico podrá ser apreciado por millones de personas en las distintas regiones de América.Recibe el apodo de “anillo de fuego” por la figura que forma la luz solar al rodear la sombra de la Luna, lo que lo hace similar al eclipse total.En EE.UU., los afortunados que se encuentran en Oregón, Nevada, Utah, Texas y Nuevo México tendrán una vista privilegiada de sus primeras fases. Mientras que también será parcialmente visible en partes de California, Idaho, Arizona y Colorado.Luego, el eclipse cruzará Centroamérica, llegará a su fase final en América del Sur y culminará con el atardecer sobre el Océano Atlántico. México, Belice, Honduras, Panamá, Colombia y Brasil también serán testigos del eclipse solar anular.Para aquellos que no están en la línea de aparición del evento celestial, podrán seguirlo a través de la transmisión en vivo de la NASA, desde las 11:30 a.m., hora del ...

Social Security Administration announces COLA increase for 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Social Security recipients are getting a 3.2% increase to their monthly benefits come next year.On Thursday morning, the Social Security Administration officially announced its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries starting in 2024. The bump, at 3.2%, is among some of the largest increases over the past few decades, but a significantly smaller bump than the 8.7% adjustment recipients got in 2023.“Social Security and SSI benefits will increase in 2024, and this will help millions of people keep up with expenses,” Kilolo Kijakazi, the acting commissioner of Social Security, said in a news release issued Thursday. Winner! $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot sold to lucky player in California The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustments are designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients retain their buying power amid rising inflation. These increases, which are issued annually, are determined usi...

First freeze in Denver: How to protect your plants from the cold

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver metro is expected to get its first freeze of the season over the weekend, and that means a potential threat to your garden.If you have a green thumb and want to avoid any damage to your plants from the cold, you should prepare ahead of time.Why you need to prepareCold temperatures and frost alone aren't damaging to plants. However, damage can happen when temperatures drop low enough for ice crystals to form inside plant cells.These ice crystals are sharp and can puncture cell membranes, which injures or could even kill the plant. These Colorado ski resort towns will get snow this week How much you have to prepare ahead of a freeze depends on how cold it is going to get and what kind of plants are in your garden.How to prepare for the freezeThere are a few ways to protect your plants from an incoming freeze.The main way is to cover your plants using things like blankets, sheets, or other protective covers.However, if you use a blanket, you need to make su...

Time to prepare your sprinkler system before the first freeze

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — For residents in the Denver metro area, cold weather is coming and it's time to prepare for winter. While it's only October, your sprinkler system should be turned off way before the snow hits.Green Mountain Turf, a Colorado-based sprinkler repair company, breaks down the winterization process.Shutting down your sprinklers before it gets cold is important because the standing water in the pipes will freeze, causing cracks. This can lead to hundreds of dollars in repairs. Denver weather: Chilly in the metro, snow in the mountains In Colorado, October is known as "blowout season" which basically means that you need to clear your pipes of water, so they don't freeze.Green Mountain Turf recommends checking the forecast for the first freeze and giving yourself a few days beforehand to start the process.With the first freeze advisory starting Friday night and lasting through Saturday morning, now is the time to blow out your pipes. Winterizing your sprinklersSome people...

Tornado damage reported in Florida on both coasts as millions remain at risk on Thursday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

(CNN) — Possible tornadoes damaged homes and cars in Florida as millions of the state’s residents remain under a tornado threat Thursday morning.A likely tornado damaged at least two homes in Clearwater Beach after it roared ashore early Thursday morning. No one was injured, Clearwater police said, but photos from the scene show debris scattered through streets and a home’s gutter impaling a car’s windshield.Damage, including downed power lines, was also reported near the coast in Dunedin, north of Clearwater Beach, town officials said.Courtesy Clearwater Police DepartmentCourtesy Clearwater Police DepartmentMore damage was reported from a separate potential tornado around 65 miles north in Crystal River. Citrus County officials said several roads were closed there because of downed power lines, trees and debris.“The west side of Citrus County has experienced significant damage,” the Citrus County school district said on social media. School was canceled in the county...

Miami church empowers community with Black history lessons amid new state requirements

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

Recognizing the need to bridge gaps in black history instruction under new state requirements, a Miami church is taking matters into its own hands. At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday’s bible study includes an essential component – educating students and adults about black history.Jazmine Dean, an 8th grader who attended the ministry, highlighted the importance of black history education. “Black History is really important ’cause I think people should know about what happened in the past so it wouldn’t repeat again,” she said.The move by the church comes in response to recent state legislation and the implementation of what’s described as an “anti-woke” public school curriculum for African-American studies.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced criticism for the curriculum, which requires teachers to instruct middle school students that enslaved people “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied...

Blinken in Israel: We will always have your back

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:32:32 GMT

The United States will stand firmly by Israel as the nation continues to strike back against militants in the Gaza Strip following the attack on Israeli soil over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a press conference in Israel on Thursday.Since the Hamas militant group’s surprise offensive that killed over 1,200 Israelis, Jerusalem has bombarded the Palestinian territory and cut off food, water and medical supplies in retaliation.“The message that I bring to Israel is this: You may be strong enough on your own to defend yourself, but as long as America exists, you will never, ever have to,” Blinken said while standing alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Blinken emphasized that Washington’s support will be unconditional: “We will always be there by your side.”“Your visit is another tangible example of America’s unequivocal support for Israel,” Netanyahu said.At least 25 Americans were killed in the Hamas attack, Blinken said, a number that has steadily...