California's unemployment rate, among the highest in the nation, signals an uneven recovery and deeper structural challenges in its labor market compared to other states. In June, California and Nevada posted jobless rates of 5.4 percent, followed closely by Michigan at 5.3 percent—all well above the national average of 4.1 percent.

Forgive yourself if you thought the once all-conquering obsession with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had slipped from the headlines. It had. With a meeting with Vladimir Putin, enabling Donald Trump to have the “honour” of giving the Russian leader a red carpet welcome in Anchorage,

Union workers at the Department of Children, Youth and Families’ (DCYF) central office in Providence have recently implored the state to not renew the agency’s lease of the building, citing health and safety concerns about the working conditions there.

The Sixers doubled down on their Big Three model last September when they signed Embiid to a three-year max extension that’s worth a projected $187.6 million. Embiid played only 19 games, largely due to his balky left knee, and it’s currently unclear whether he’ll be cleared to participate by the start of training camp.

It has been a month to forget for Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros.s The 31-year-old lefthander came into his start on Wednesday, allowing 12 earned runs over three starts. Valdez and the Astros had lost their last four starts, dating back to July 22, as he allowed 27 hits during those games.

Most AI output has a bland sameness, but that also sounds like a lot of contemporary graphic design. AI is a chance to break free.

The National Park Service has guidelines for how it kills nuisance wildlife. In this case, the wolf had become comfortable trying to get human food.

A rep for Morgan Wallen has confirmed that the country superstar, who is routinely snubbed for awards, will not be submitting his work for Grammys.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself for now. Observation is your best friend and will show you the way forward if you are patient. Explore your options, and resist the urge to buy something that isn’t within your budget. Spare yourself the grief of paying for an unnecessary mistake. Trust your judgment. 4 stars

Morgan Wallen Ties With Elton John as 'I'm The Problem' Makes History originally appeared on Parade. Morgan Wallen is making even more of a name for himself with his latest hit album, I'm The Problem.

Tulsi Gabbard may have broken the law by publicly identifying dozens of current and former officials while revoking their security clearances, according to a national security lawyer. Gabbard revealed that 37 people have been targeted in the clearance purge ordered by President Trump,