#US adds 245,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 6.7%

#US adds 245,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 6.7%

“#US adds 245,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 6.7%” The US economy added 245,000 jobs in November — barely more than half the number economists expected — as the coronavirus’ resurgence hampered the labor market’s recovery from the pandemic. The unemployment rate barely dropped to 6.7 percent last month from 6.9 percent in October amid…

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#Delaying Tokyo Olympics will cost up to .8 billion

#Delaying Tokyo Olympics will cost up to $2.8 billion

“#Delaying Tokyo Olympics will cost up to $2.8 billion” Postponing the Tokyo Olympics to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic will cost organizers and Japanese officials up to $2.8 billion, figures released Friday show. The Tokyo Organizing Committee revealed the staggering estimate after spending months examining the financial impact of the unprecedented March decision…

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#US Marshals shot, wounded in the Bronx

#US Marshals shot, wounded in the Bronx

“#US Marshals shot, wounded in the Bronx” Three U.S. Marshals were shot during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect wanted out of Massachusetts early Friday in the Bronx, according to police and a report. The shots were fired inside 4085 Ely Avenue in Wakefield during a Marshals-led operation around 5:30 a.m., the NYPD said. The gunfire erupted when the deputies approached a man…

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#Wuhan, China launches tourism ad

#Wuhan, China launches tourism ad

“#Wuhan, China launches tourism ad” Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, is back in the spotlight – as it promotes itself as a tourist destination. The city of some 11 million inhabitants where the deadly bug emerged nearly a year ago has launched a promotional video to attract visitors…

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#Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley never worried about mock drafts

#Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley never worried about mock drafts

“#Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley never worried about mock drafts” Immanuel Quickley was predicted to be a second-round pick — not even an early second-round pick.  ESPN’s mock-draft kingpin, Jonathon Givony pegged Quickley at 45. Matt Babcock, former agent now in the mock-draft business, put the Kentucky combo guard at 53. NBA Draftroom plugged him in at…

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