Posts Tagged Unemployment Rate
Southwest Virginia’s Unemployment Rate May Be Misleading
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 16, 2019
Unemployment is going down in Southwest Virginia. But, that might be more alarming than you think. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia’s Unemployment Rate May Not Tell the Whole Story
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 1, 2018
Virginia’s unemployment rate is now down to levels that haven’t been seen since before the recession hit a decade ago. That’s the good news. But, there’s an important part of the story those numbers don’t tell. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- In New Delhi, Days Of Deadly Violence And Riots February 26, 2020Clashes began Sunday, when local officials from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party vowed to clear anti-government protesters from the capital.
- What Amy Klobuchar Is Really Saying When She Talks About Having 'Receipts' February 26, 2020The senator from Minnesota often references "the receipts," an online slang phrase, on the presidential campaign trail. Linguists say it emphasizes accountability and works across audiences.
- Trump Administration Pressed On Coronavirus Preparedness February 26, 2020Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
- Maria Sharapova Retires At 32: 'Tennis —I'm Saying Goodbye' February 26, 2020In an essay, Sharapova says she is stepping away from the sport she's been playing for 28 years. She's a five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1, who also served a 15-month ban for doping.
- Philadelphia Nonprofit Opening Nation's First Supervised Injection Site Next Week February 26, 2020After a two-year legal saga, Safehouse says it will open next week, allowing users to administer illegal drugs under supervision. Federal officials say they will try to stop the site from opening.
- In New Delhi, Days Of Deadly Violence And Riots February 26, 2020
- From BBC News
- London firms sending staff home amid coronavirus fears February 26, 2020Three companies have now asked employees to work from home as a "precautionary measure".
- Ironbridge flooding: Emergency evacuation as defences 'overwhelmed' February 26, 2020Police evacuate part of a Shropshire town as barriers are "overwhelmed" by rising river water.
- Sajid Javid: Plan to remove advisers not in 'national interest' February 26, 2020The ex-chancellor tells MPs No 10's plan to remove his advisers was not in the "national interest".
- Canary Islands sandstorm: Passengers flown to Malaga without bags February 26, 2020Jet2 flies holidaymakers stuck in Tenerife to Malaga, but their bags are not on board.
- Police warn of 'inadequate safety' at Greta Thunberg protest February 26, 2020Police said there was a risk of "falls and crushing" if thousands of people joined the Bristol protest.
- London firms sending staff home amid coronavirus fears February 26, 2020
