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An underwhelming June jobs report

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By Kai Ryssdal Verified, Nancy Farghalli, Will Storey Verified
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported just 57,000 new jobs in June. Economists had expected double that. • Wages are growing, but not as quickly as they were at this time last year, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s hard to get a raise when people aren’t changing jobs. • Gene editing technology can help de-extinct some animals — but should it?
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Why the labor market is not actually like a game of musical chairs

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By Kai Ryssdal Verified, Maria Hollenhorst Verified
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Right now, a good chunk of Americans feel threatened by artificial intelligence. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that more than half of Americans are worried that AI could put them or someone in their household out of work.
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Forget rush hour, traffic has become an all-day problem

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By Kai Ryssdal Verified, Sarah Leeson, Juliana Kaplan Verified
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Whether it’s stop-and-start traffic or overcrowded subway cars, commuting can be a bit of a nightmare. And frequent travelers may have noticed that it’s no longer just during that morning rush to the office or on the way home that they’re running into congestion. In fact, Americans are spending more time in traffic than ever, hitting an average of 63 hours per year in 2024.
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