US employers add 178K jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report

Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing as the Iran war continues – though economists have warned higher energy prices from the conflict could spook employers and keep the Fed from cutting interest rates. US employers added 178,000 jobs in March – above expectations of 59,000 added jobs and a rebound from a decline of 92,000 the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, from 4.4% in February. This is a developing story.

Top 10 running shoe deals, as picked by a marathon runner

A good pair of running shoes are always a sound investment, but no pair lasts forever. If you are looking to replace a pair whose miles are all run, or you are thinking of taking up a new fitness and running routine, then now is a great time to get…

Can UConn pull off another Final Four sweep? What makes this one different

There were plenty of moments this season when it didn’t seem like this collision course would happen. Sure, Connecticut’s women’s basketball team was undefeated and dominant. A trip to the Final Four — and a bid for a second consecutive national championship — seemed like a lock. But the Huskies’…

Warriors run out of gas against Cavs in possibly last game without Curry

SAN FRANCISCO — “What if” has been the defining question of the Warriors’ season, and Golden State had to be left wondering the same after taking one of the NBA’s top teams to the wire but falling short once again with their superstar watching in street clothes. The Warriors simply…

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms: ‘Prognosis is positive’

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms and is expected to be OK, according to his spokesman. “In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” spokesman David Popp said…

Netflix co-CEO grilled by senators as Warner Bros. deal sparks monopoly concerns: ‘One platform to rule them all’

Senators grilled Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over how his company’s proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will affect competition across the entertainment industry. US Senator Mike Lee led the hearing in which Sarandos and Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros’ chief strategy officer, testified. While the Senate…

The eye-popping numbers behind St. John’s season-saving win streak

CHICAGO – Amid a seven-game winning streak that has turned No. 22 St. John’s season around, The Post’s Zach Braziller takes a look at the key statistics behind this current run. 73 Points St. John’s has outscored their opposition by after halftime It has been outscored just once over the…

The WNBA’s insulting approach to CBA talks isn’t helping anyone

Nearly six weeks is how long the WNBA had to come up with a response or to communicate with the players’ union regarding its most recent collective bargaining agreement proposal. That’s how long the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association has been waiting for the league to do something, how long…

Exclusive | Goldman Sachs’ Kathy Ruemmler accused of ‘misery’ affair with Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney, according to his wife’s emails

Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathy Ruemmler allegedly had an affair with Jeffrey Epstein’s personal attorney Reid Weingarten, according to the latest tranche of documents released by the Department of Justice.  In an email from June 15, 2015, Weingarten’s wife Cheryl Gould writes to Ruemmler: “I hope now=you can find true happiness without…

Elon Musk loses bid to dismiss SEC lawsuit over Twitter stake

 A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk’s bid to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit claiming he waited too long to disclose his purchases of Twitter shares in 2022. US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, DC, said Musk’s arguments, including that the SEC overreached in order to punish him for…

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