US April Jobs Report: Conflicting Growth Figures Stir Labor Market Debate

May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Divergent accounts have emerged from the latest US jobs report. One analysis touted an unexpected 177,000 job jump while Reuters reported only marginal growth with a steady 4.2% unemployment rate. These conflicting figures are fueling debate among economists about the true state of the labor market.

bloomberg.com/technology / US Treasuries Slide as Solid Jobs Market Gives Fed Room on Rates - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / April Jobs Unexpectedly Jump By 177,000, Higher Than All Estimates

reuters.com/business / US job growth slows marginally in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.2% - Reuters

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Kohl’s Fires CEO Over Unusual Vendor Dealings

May 1, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Kohl’s has abruptly terminated its CEO, Ashley Buchanan, following an internal investigation that uncovered highly irregular transactions with a vendor connected to his romantic partner. The decision came after allegations of significant conflict of interest, leaving the retail giant scrambling to restore its corporate credibility.

zerohedge.com / Brand New Kohl's CEO Fired After "Highly Unusual" Company Transactions With His Romantic Partner

wsj.com / Kohl’s Terminates CEO for Cause After Investigation

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Polygon Sold to Valnet, Triggering Massive Layoffs

May 1, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Polygon has recently undergone a dramatic change of guard as it was sold to Valnet, an event that has resulted in extensive layoffs throughout its staff. The restructuring has sent shockwaves through the gaming journalism community, leaving longtime employees and fans wondering about the future direction of this trusted media outlet.

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404media.co / Polygon Acquired by Porn Mogul Who Co-Founded Brazzers

arstechnica.com / Gaming news site Polygon gutted by massive layoffs amid sale to Valnet

kotaku.com / Polygon Sold To Valnet And Hit With Mass Layoffs

theverge.com / Polygon sold to GameRant owner Valnet

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US Jobless Claims Data Shows Unexpected Surge and Economic Uncertainty

May 1, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Recent reports detail a sharp uptick in U.S. weekly jobless claims, with figures exceeding expectations. One version even points to “DOGE actions” as a dramatic catalyst for massive layoffs, adding an ironic twist to the economic narrative. The numbers underscore mounting labor market challenges that are hard to ignore amid broader economic concerns.

theregister.com / Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted

reuters.com/business / US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected - Reuters

zerohedge.com / Jobless Claims Jumped Last Week As 'DOGE Actions' Spark Biggest YTD Layoffs Since 2020

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Duolingo Expands AI Language Courses, Cutting Contractor Roles

April 30, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

In a bold pivot to AI-first operations, Duolingo has unveiled 148 new language courses generated by artificial intelligence. The move, which more than doubles its course offerings, signals the company’s commitment to automated content while phasing out traditional contractor roles—a strategy stirring both innovation and controversy.

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the-decoder.com / Duolingo says AI let it build more courses in one year than it did over the past twelve

theverge.com / Duolingo said it just doubled its language courses thanks to AI

winbuzzer.com / Duolingo Launches 148 AI-Generated Language Courses After Cutting Contractor Jobs

techcrunch.com / Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI

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