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October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High Amid Weakening Labor Market, Gov't Shutdown October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High Amid Weakening Labor Market, Gov't Shutdown October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High Amid Weakening Labor Market, Gov't Shutdown
October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High Amid Weakening Labor Market, Gov't Shutdown The US saw its most job cuts in an October in 22 years, as companies increase automation, the nation's labor market weakens, and the federal government shutdown lingers. Employers announced 153,074 layoffs in October, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said in a report released on Thursday, Nov. 6. That's the highest total for an October since 2003, when 171,874 cuts were recorded. The outplacement firm said October's job cuts jumped 183% from September and increased 175% from October 2024. Employers have announced 1,099,500 job cuts so far in 2025, up 65% from the fi…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Flights Slashed At These DC Airports Amid Gov't Shutdown: See Which Ones Flights Slashed At These DC Airports Amid Gov't Shutdown: See Which Ones Flights Slashed At These DC Airports Amid Gov't Shutdown: See Which Ones
Flights Slashed At These DC Airports Amid Gov't Shutdown: See Which Ones Thousands of flights are expected to be canceled as the Federal Aviation Administration reduces air traffic capacity during the longest government shutdown in US history. The FAA will begin cutting flight capacity by up to 10% at 40 major airports across the country on Friday, Nov. 7. The agency said it would officially announce the airports on Thursday, Nov. 6, but several media outlets obtained the FAA's list. The cuts are expected to start at 4% Friday and gradually reach 10%, ABC News reported. Flights scheduled between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. will be affected by the reduction. Th…

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Arlington, VA
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Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Case Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes, Criticizes DOJ Deal Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Case Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes, Criticizes DOJ Deal Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Case Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes, Criticizes DOJ Deal
Judge Dismisses Boeing Criminal Case Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes, Criticizes DOJ Deal A federal judge in Texas closed the criminal case involving two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes despite criticizing the Department of Justice's deal with the aerospace giant. US District Judge Reed O'Connor granted the DOJ's motion to dismiss its conspiracy case against The Boeing Company on Thursday, Nov. 6. The decision ends years of legal battles after a combined 346 people were killed in the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in 2019. Despite siding with the DOJ, O'Connor said that the victims' families were right to c…

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Hartford, CT
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Coca-Cola Launches First New Holiday Flavor In Years: 'A Comforting Twist' Coca-Cola Launches First New Holiday Flavor In Years: 'A Comforting Twist' Coca-Cola Launches First New Holiday Flavor In Years: 'A Comforting Twist'
Coca-Cola Launches First New Holiday Flavor In Years: 'A Comforting Twist' For the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is adding a new twist to its holiday lineup. Coca-Cola's limited-edition Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavor reached stores across North America on Monday, Nov. 3, USA Today reported. Both full-sugar and zero-sugar versions will be available. The company described the soda as "infused with smooth, creamy vanilla flavors that capture the joy of the season." "The smooth, creamy vanilla flavor adds a comforting twist to the classic Coca-Cola taste, offering a moment to pause, connect and savor the spirit of the holidays," said Stacy Jackson, vic…

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National Interest
ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know
ESPN Makes Major Betting Changes As Sports Gambling Probes Grow: What To Know ESPN is ending its own sportsbook and shifting to DraftKings, a major change in the sports betting industry as several gambling investigations rock basketball. Penn Entertainment and ESPN announced the early end of their exclusive US online sports-betting partnership valued at roughly $2 billion on Thursday, Nov. 6. The ESPN Bet sportsbook will officially be rebranded on Monday, Dec. 1. A few hours later, ESPN said DraftKings will become its official sportsbook at the start of December. Odds from DraftKings will appear inside the ESPN app, with full integr…

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Montville, CT
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Krispy Kreme Expands Menu To Sweeten Sales: What's New, Retiring Krispy Kreme Expands Menu To Sweeten Sales: What's New, Retiring Krispy Kreme Expands Menu To Sweeten Sales: What's New, Retiring
Krispy Kreme Expands Menu To Sweeten Sales: What's New, Retiring Krispy Kreme is shaking up its lineup as it hopes to turn around its stale sales. The company is rolling out nine new flavors and expanding its everyday menu from 10 to 16 full-sized doughnuts. Krispy Kreme said it spent more than a year developing flavors like New York Cheesecake, OREO Cookies and Kreme, and Biscoff Cookie Butter Kreme. The new offerings join the brand’s signature Original Glazed doughnut and six returning favorites. "We are so excited to introduce nine new flavors to our lineup so everyone can build a dozen that is as unique as they are," said chief brand …

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Hartford, CT
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Turkey Prices Soaring Before Thanksgiving, Analysts Say: Here's Why Turkey Prices Soaring Before Thanksgiving, Analysts Say: Here's Why Turkey Prices Soaring Before Thanksgiving, Analysts Say: Here's Why
Turkey Prices Soaring Before Thanksgiving, Analysts Say: Here's Why Thanksgiving dinner is expected to cost more in 2025 as turkey prices surge and families tighten their budgets to manage higher grocery bills. Wholesale frozen turkeys are expected to cost $1.32 per pound on average in November, up 40.4% from 94 cents in 2024, according to a September outlook from the US Department of Agriculture. The wholesale cost is what retailers pay before setting even higher prices for customers. The increase comes as illnesses like highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) rip through turkey flocks across the M…

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Hartford, CT
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Pizza Hut's Newest Deal Jumps On '6-7' Trend To Boost Sales Pizza Hut's Newest Deal Jumps On '6-7' Trend To Boost Sales Pizza Hut's Newest Deal Jumps On '6-7' Trend To Boost Sales
Pizza Hut's Newest Deal Jumps On '6-7' Trend To Boost Sales For a couple of days, Pizza Hut's boneless wings will cost "six-seven." Pizza Hut has launched the "6 7 Menu," based on the viral Generation Alpha slang term that was recently named Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year. The chain will sell 67-cent boneless wings on Thursday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 7. Customers can pick from not six or seven sauces and rubs, but nine. "This launch is another way Pizza Hut has been hooking fans up with great value and reminding them about its delicious wing offerings," a company spokesperson said. "Just last week, Pizza Hut turned Halloween int…

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Arlington, VA
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1M+ Vehicles From Several Brands Recalled For Rearview Camera Issues: See Full List 1M+ Vehicles From Several Brands Recalled For Rearview Camera Issues: See Full List 1M+ Vehicles From Several Brands Recalled For Rearview Camera Issues: See Full List
1M+ Vehicles From Several Brands Recalled For Rearview Camera Issues: See Full List More than 1 million vehicles are being recalled because of a major rearview camera glitch, officials said. Toyota Motor Corporation issued the recall for about 1,024,407 vehicles in the US, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice on Thursday, Oct. 30. The recall covers certain 2022-2026 Toyota and Lexus models, along with Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor system. A software error may cause the camera image to freeze or go blank. "If this occurs while the vehicle is being reversed, the vehicle may not meet a federal safety…

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Hartford, CT
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Starbucks Reveals What Inspired Newest Holiday Cups: 'Unmistakably Magical' Starbucks Reveals What Inspired Newest Holiday Cups: 'Unmistakably Magical' Starbucks Reveals What Inspired Newest Holiday Cups: 'Unmistakably Magical'
Starbucks Reveals What Inspired Newest Holiday Cups: 'Unmistakably Magical' 'Tis the season for Starbucks lovers to enjoy some festive cups. Starbucks unveiled its newest holiday cups on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The red-and-green drinkware will be available when the coffeehouse chain officially launches its 2025 holiday menu on Thursday, Nov. 6. The designs, called Merry Apron Strings and Coffeehouse Plaid, are inspired by the aprons worn by baristas and the textures of Starbucks cafés. "There's something unmistakably magical about that moment the cups arrive – it's as if the season officially begins," said Starbucks creative director Kristy Cameron. Each des…

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