Major jobs revision Tuesday could show the labor market is weaker than previously thought

With Friday’s jobs report in question, ADP shows private payrolls fell by 32,000 in September

The ADP National Employment Report, a measure of private employment in the U.S., said on Wednesday that payrolls at private employers declined by 32,000 jobs last month, signaling the labor market continued to face headwinds in September.  More attention may be given to the ADP data this week because the government’s monthly jobs report, scheduled…

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Walmart plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands

Walmart plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands

Walmart announced Wednesday that it would remove synthetic dyes and 30 other ingredients, including artificial sweeteners and preservatives, from its private-label food brands by 2027. The retailer said the change would affect around 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting. Customers can expected to see some of the reformulated products…

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Hurricanes Imelda, Humberto likely to bring dangerous conditions to much of East Coast. Maps show their forecast paths.

Hurricanes Imelda, Humberto likely to bring dangerous conditions to much of East Coast. Maps show their forecast paths.

Hurricane Imelda is eyeing Bermuda and Hurricane Humberto has already passed it but, the National Hurricane Center said early Wednesday, both are likely to bring dangerous conditions behind them to a significant stretch of the U.S. East Coast. “Swells generated by Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas, Bermuda, and much of the…

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Inside the high-stakes battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism and public trust

Inside the high-stakes battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism and public trust

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated a seismic idea: adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The program, known as VICP, provides a system for families to file claims against vaccine providers in cases where they experience severe side effects. Kennedy…

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