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Jobs and Workers Are In Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.

April 3, 2026

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

Economists Are Drawing Stronger Connections Between A.I. and Jobs

Economists Are Drawing Stronger Connections Between A.I. and Jobs

April 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence hasn’t disrupted the labor market, economists say, but they are increasingly convinced that it will — and that policymakers are unprepared.

How Pam Bondi Got Fired, and a Flood of Deadly New Drugs

How Pam Bondi Got Fired, and a Flood of Deadly New Drugs

April 3, 2026

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Pam Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit. But Trump Wanted Her Gone.

Pam Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit. But Trump Wanted Her Gone.

April 3, 2026

Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.

Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?

Who Is Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General?

April 2, 2026

While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.

Business News

 High US fuel prices determined by factors largely outside of gas station's control

High US fuel prices determined by factors largely outside of gas station's control

April 2, 2026

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets

 US crude tops $110 per barrel and Wall Street tumbles after Trump vows to escalate attacks on Iran

US crude tops $110 per barrel and Wall Street tumbles after Trump vows to escalate attacks on Iran

April 2, 2026

Oil rose more than 9% and U_S_ futures slid sharply lower after President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the United States will continue to attack the Mi...

 Prediction markets challenge tribal casinos’ hard-won place in US gambling

Prediction markets challenge tribal casinos’ hard-won place in US gambling

April 2, 2026

At the Indian Gaming Association’s annual convention in San Diego this week, two words have dominated the agenda: Prediction markets

 Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, highest level in nearly 7 months

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, highest level in nearly 7 months

April 2, 2026

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed for the fifth straight week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months, another setback for home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying...

 Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

Oil prices surge while Asian share prices rise moderately

April 3, 2026

Oil prices are surging on worries of a prolonged Iran war while most Asian financial markets are rising moderately during cautious trading

Sports News

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'

April 3, 2026

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior.

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety

April 3, 2026

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?

Gattuso leaves Italy role - who could replace him?

April 3, 2026

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

Isak could make injury return against Man City

Isak could make injury return against Man City

April 3, 2026

Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after missing more than three months through injury.

What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around

What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around

April 3, 2026

Tony Pulis explores why Tottenham are in such a mess and what their new manager Roberto de Zerbi might do to change things as they seek to stay in the Premier League.

Health News

Breakthrough ALS study launches as drug aims to slow disease progression

Breakthrough ALS study launches as drug aims to slow disease progression

April 3, 2026

The PREVAiLS study, believed to be the only recruiting phase 3 ALS trial, aims to slow disease progression and preserve function in early-stage patients.

At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally

At least 46 children dead amid measles outbreak as virus spreads globally

April 3, 2026

Measles is spreading globally, as Bangladesh reports dozens of child deaths and the U.S. sees over 1,500 confirmed cases, per health officials.

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

April 2, 2026

HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US

April 2, 2026

The CDC and White House issued a health advisory about medetomidine, a deadly veterinary sedative known as rhino tranq, found in illegal fentanyl.

New weight-loss pill hits the market, promising 'greater flexibility'

New weight-loss pill hits the market, promising 'greater flexibility'

April 2, 2026

FDA approves Foundayo, a once-daily weight loss pill by Lilly. Clinical trials showed adults lost an average of 27.3 pounds on the highest dose, although there are side effects.

International News

Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon

Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon

April 3, 2026

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

April 3, 2026

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

April 3, 2026

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

April 3, 2026

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

April 2, 2026

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.