U.S. jobless claims dip below 200,000, layoffs historically low

U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, ...

The next generation of supersheds are coming: Get ready for even bigger warehouses blighting families' views across the UK

Largely built to accommodate the irrepressible rise of online shopping, these structures are snapped up by large companies so ...

Philadelphia designer becomes internet star over his 800 mile commute to work in Atlanta

Philadelphia-based urban designer Daniel Rodriguez voluntarily super-commutes over 800 miles from Philadelphia to Atlanta ...
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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader

Councillor Jane Meagher, leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, said she would be “surprised” if the so-called tourist tax, which will add 5% to accommodation bills in the city from July, was not ...

Trump admin’s $100,000 H-1B visas fee appeal launched

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched an appeal after a federal court upheld President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a pivotal program for technology firms ...
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How USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Mail Deadlines

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented new procedures for dating mail on Dec. 24, postmarking letters and packages with ...

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

If you rely on postmarks when casting your ballot, filing your taxes or paying bills, a new US Postal Service rule makes it ...