📊 Economic Indicators |
Bureau of Labor Statistics |
- In April 2025, the number of people without jobs went up a little in three states and Washington, D.C., while it went down in two states. Overall, the U.S. jobless rate stayed the same at 4.2%, but it was 0.3% higher than last year. Some states like Mississippi and Michigan saw bigger increases in jobless rates by about 1.2% and 1.1%. At the same time, five states added more jobs, with Texas gaining 37,700 jobs and Ohio adding 22,200. Over the past year, 16 states grew their number of jobs, with Texas adding 215,500 jobs and Florida 144,100. This shows that while some places are struggling with more unemployment, others are creating more jobs. This matters because it affects how easy it is for people to find work and earn money to support their families. Read full document →
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Pew Research |
- This study asked nearly 9,600 adults in the U.S. about how often they use astrology, tarot cards, or fortune tellers. It found that 30% of people check these at least once a year, mostly just for fun, and only 6% do so weekly. About 27% believe that stars and planets can affect lives, a number that has stayed steady for years. Younger people, especially women under 50, and people who identify as LGBT are more likely to use these practices—54% of LGBT adults consult astrology yearly, and 33% use tarot cards. Most people don’t make big life choices based on these, but 21% of LGBT adults say they rely on them at least a little when deciding important things. These findings show that while many Americans enjoy these practices casually, certain groups turn to them more often and sometimes for guidance, reflecting how beliefs and habits vary across society. Read full document →
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