The employment decline grew further, with a 4.9% decrease in the first week of July — 742,492 fewer workers. But from May to September, private sector employment fell by 2.9%, Flores said in his latest report. From May to July, California citizens accounted for the largest share of the decline in private sector workers, about 415,000 people. California wasn’t the only part of the U.S. to experience an employment downturn linked to immigration enforcement, Flores said. When federal control of local police in Washington ended in September, the district saw a 0.5% increase in private sector work.

Last year, Karl Jordan Jr. was convicted on murder charges for the fatal shooting of pioneering RUN DMC DJ, Jam Master Jay. On Friday, Jordan’s conviction was voided. A judge ruled that there was not enough evidence of Jordan’s motive for murder. “The reversal, which came as the judge upheld the other man’s conviction, marked another stunning and confounding turn in one of the hip-hop world’s most elusive cases,” CNN.com reported. In Friday’s ruling, U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall granted Karl Jordan Jr. an acquittal on the murder charges — a request she had denied when his lawyers made it during the trial.

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It comes at the start of a high-stakes midterm election year, with affordability — including the cost of health care — topping the list of voters’ concerns. With the expanded subsidies, some lower-income enrollees received health care with no premiums, and high earners paid no more than 8.5% of their income. Those surging prices come alongside an overall increase in health costs in the U.S., which are further driving up out-of-pocket costs in many plans. AdvertisementMany say they want the subsidies restored alongside broader reforms to make health care more affordable for all Americans. Then do it,” said Chad Bruns, a 58-year-old Affordable Care Act enrollee in Wisconsin.

Bruce Tucker of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office speaks during a news conference in Holbrook, Ariz., on Monday. A prominent Imperial Valley farmer charged with killing his estranged wife was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder on Wednesday in Navajo County Superior Court. Kerri Abatti left her husband and their El Centro home in August 2023 after 31 years of marriage. His attorneys told The Times on Monday that he had surrendered to authorities in El Centro when he learned of the arrest warrant.

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Career switching trends in 2026 Career coach and strategist Loren Greiff says January is the No. 1 month for job changes and reinvention is becoming the new normal.

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Turkmenistan has officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency, marking a major shift for its tightly-controlled economyTurkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed nations, legalizes crypto mining and exchangesBy The Associated PressASHGABAT, Turkmenistan -- ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most isolated nations, officially legalized mining and exchanging cryptocurrency on Thursday in a major shift for the country's tightly controlled, gas-dependent economy. Signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the legislation regulating virtual assets brings cryptocurrencies under civil law and establishes a licensing scheme for cryptocurrency exchanges overseen by the country’s central bank. Turkmenistan, a former Soviet country in Central Asia, relies heavily on the export of its vast natural gas reserves to support its economy. China is the country’s main importer of gas, and Turkmenistan is currently working on a pipeline to supply gas to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Turkmenistan also adopted a law introducing electronic visas in April last year, aimed at simplifying entry for foreigners.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s administration has lifted sanctions on three executives tied to the spy software consortium Intellexa, according to a notice published to the U.S. Treasury’s website. The move partially reverses the imposition of sanctions last year by then-President Joe Biden’s administration on seven people tied to Intellexa. Gambazzi, Hamou and Harpaz did not immediately reply to messages sent to them directly or to their representatives. Dilian, who remains on the sanctions list, did not respond to messages seeking comment. Dilian has previously denied any involvement or wrongdoing in the Greek case, and has not commented publicly on the attempted hacking of U.S. lawmakers.

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Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday. "Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company," said a club statement. Maresca said the days leading up to the 2-0 victory over Everton were "the worst 48 hours" of his time at Chelsea. His contract had been due to run until the summer of 2029, with a club option of a further year. Chelsea won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025 and Maresca also led them back into the Champions League.