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Job growth totals 236,000 in March, near expectations as hiring pace slows

Nonfarm payrolls growth in March was about in line with expectations, but showed signs that the jobs picture is in…

Secret Pentagon and NATO files leaked; Russia formally charges American reporter with espionage

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] The Pentagon…

Tensions build around Jerusalem shrine after Syria fires rockets

Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets in Syria following rare rocket fire from the northeastern neighbor, as Jewish-Muslim tensions reached…

China imposes further sanctions on Taiwan’s U.S. representative

China has imposed further sanctions on Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States, prohibiting her and family…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond, AMC, FedEx and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Costco — The wholesale retailer’s shares dropped 2.2% after the company…

Clarence Thomas has accepted undisclosed luxury trips from GOP megadonor for decades, report says

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted secret luxury trips from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow for more than two decades…

Australian regulator cancels Binance’s license at exchange’s own request

Binance’s Australian derivatives license was canceled at the crypto exchange’s own request, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission said Thursday,…

Here’s why travel to Europe is no longer a ‘screaming, bargain-basement’ deal

Travel to many European nations looked like a bargain heading into summer and fall last year thanks to a favorable…

Layoffs are up nearly fivefold so far this year with tech companies leading the way

Companies announced nearly 90,000 layoffs in March, a sharp step up from the previous month and a giant acceleration from…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Costco Wholesale, Richardson Electronics, FedEx and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Richardson Electronics – Shares rose about 0.7% after Richardson Electronics reported…