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US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week and remain historically low, however the total number of people collecting jobless benefits continues to grow.
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US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week and remain historically low, however the total number of people collecting jobless benefits continues to grow.
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Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market

Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market

NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great B
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Boil-water advisory lifted in Halifax and surrounding areas

Boil-water advisory lifted in Halifax and surrounding areas

HALIFAX — Halifax's water utility says the boil-water advisory affecting residential and commercial customers has been lifted effective immediately.
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Boil-water advisory lifted in Halifax and surrounding areas

Boil-water advisory lifted in Halifax and surrounding areas

HALIFAX — Halifax's water utility says the boil-water advisory affecting residential and commercial customers has been lifted effective immediately.
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Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades

Settlement tracking group says Israel has made largest West Bank land seizure in 3 decades

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday, a move that could further worsen already soaring tensions linked to the ongoing war in Gaza
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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

As The Associated Press' music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are some picks for the best shows ...
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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

As The Associated Press' music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are some picks for the best shows ...
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UEFA investigates Turkey player Merih Demiral for celebrating a goal with a nationalist gesture

UEFA investigates Turkey player Merih Demiral for celebrating a goal with a nationalist gesture

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — UEFA is investigating Turkey soccer player Merih Demiral's “alleged inappropriate behavior” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group.
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Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan named Canada's newest chief of the defence staff

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan named Canada's newest chief of the defence staff

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is naming Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan as defence chief, making her the first woman to hold the Canadian Armed Forces' top job.
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