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Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
Wildfires In California Have Firefighting Teams Stretched Thin
by Hannah Hagemann
Several hundred thousand acres are on fire in California. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated. And the wildfires are expected to grow due to high winds and lightning.
As Summer Winds Down, We Look Forward To Turkey And All The Fixings
This year Brach's has everything covered with its new Turkey Dinner Candy Corn. Flavors include green beans, roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, ginger glazed carrot, sweet potato pie and stuffing.
New York Farmer Uses A Mystery To Distract People From COVID-19
Kirk Mathes found a gigantic safe in one of his fields, according to WHAM-TV. He has decided he won't open the safe. Mathes says, we could all use something fun to talk about.
News Brief: GOP Convention, COVID-19 Treatment, Wisconsin Shooting
Republican convention to make the case: four more years for President Trump. FDA authorizes an emergency treatment for COVID-19. And, the shooting of a black man by Wisconsin police sparks protests.
First Season Of HBO's 'I May Destroy You' Comes To A Close
The season finale for the HBO series, I May Destroy You, is Monday night. Episodes of the British comedy-drama began airing in June.
Postmaster General Testifies, Says USPS Will Prioritize Mailed Ballots
by Kelsey Snell
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said before the Senate he believes the Postal Service can accommodate the expected volume of mailed ballots this year ahead of Election Day, despite internal slowdowns.
Former Uber Security Chief Charged With Paying 'Hush Money' To Conceal Data Breach
by Shannon Bond
Uber's former security chief faces criminal charges for paying 'hush money' to hide from authorities a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers.
Republican Sen. James Lankford Speaks Ahead Of Postmaster General's Testimony
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about changes to the USPS and what he intends to ask Postmaster General Louis DeJoy when he appears before a Senate panel.
Philadelphia Residents Worried About Postal Delays As Election Draws Near
by Jeff Brady
Changes at the U.S. Postal Service - and the pandemic - have workers and customers noticing significant slowdowns in the Philadelphia area. Some worry about the upcoming election in this swing state.