Unemployment has dropped 3.4 per cent in the United States, a level not seen in decades, according to the latest jobs report.
However, some economists say the latest data will prompt the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates.
Today in History for February 4th
Highlights of this day in history: World War II’s Yalta Conference; O.J. Simpson found liable for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend; Patty Hearst kidnapped; the Massachusetts gay marriage ruling; aviator Charles Lindbergh born. (Feb. 4)
Plymouth Ice Festival celebrates winter with 41st event
The frigid temps makes for perfect weather at the Plymouth Ice Festival, this weekend.
Huge wave capsizes boat as rookie U.S. Coast Guard swimmer rescues man from ocean
A U.S. Coast Guard video captured a dramatic rescue showing a swimmer approaching a boat as heavy waves hit off Washington and Oregon (Feb. 3)
Ukraine’s battle to block Russia from 2024 Paris Olympics warms up, finds allies
By citing human rights arguments the IOC has seemed ready to punish the protesting parties rather than the aggressors in the war.
Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach
The Denver Broncos made it official in announcing Sean Payton as their new head coach.
‘Cop City’ protester Manuel Terán shot at least 13 times by police – autopsy
Protester who opposed Georgia’s planned police-training facility was first environmental activist killed by police in US historyThe environmental activist who was killed by police in Atlanta while protesting against Georgia’s planned “Cop City” was sho…
Allan A. Ryan, who hunted down Nazis hiding in America, dies at 77
Mr. Ryan served as director of a Justice Department unit designated to find and expel anyone in the United States who had assisted the Nazis.
Blinken cancels China trip over suspected spy balloon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a high-profile visit to China after the suspected Chinese spy balloon was discovered in U.S. airspace. Margaret Brennan has more on how the balloon will impact U.S.-China relations.
Lilly scores 23 as Brown knocks off Dartmouth 73-61
Led by Kino Lilly Jr.’s 23 points, the Brown Bears defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 73-61 on Friday night.