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US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight...

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains...

Paul S. Swayne Jr.

<!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> Paul S. Swayne Jr., 87, of Tyrone, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was the son of the late...

Massachusetts businesses with at least 24 employees must disclose salary range for new jobs

BOSTON -- Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday...

Mary A. Sousa

<!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> It is with a Heavy Heart that we announce the passing of Our Beloved Mother, Mary A. Sousa, 83 of...

U.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market

WASHINGTON -- U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the face of high...

Nashua woman charged with DUI after crashing into Bedford tolls

The crumpled remains of the Ford Ranger pick up truck that crashed into the Bedford Toll Plaza on July 26. Courtesy photo/New Hampshire State...

Mary Margaret Abrashoff

Mary Margaret Abrashoff, 102, passed away Saturday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of James J. and Elizabeth (Canole) McFadden, who preceded her in...

Insider Q&A: LinkedIn is bullish on AI. Will that help job seekers?

Like many other technology companies, LinkedIn is all in on generative AI, the artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images and other media...

Bedford teen charged after 130 mph sprint down I-93

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Georgann Hauser

Georgann “Georgie” Hauser, 76, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George S. and Winifred “Sis”...

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