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Economy

The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month

Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government.

Economy

Chula Vista OKs loan for 80-unit affordable housing project — but don’t bring your car
Politics

Plan to turn 101 Ash St. into affordable housing moves to full San Diego City Council
Education

California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million

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National

It's harder to buy a house. This city fought back by outbidding corporate landlords

Jennifer Ludden

A Cincinnati agency says large investors are taking some of the most affordable homes off the market, exacerbating the racial wealth gap. It's now helping its new tenants buy the homes themselves.
Economy

'Predatory gambling' has helped the lottery reach sky-high jackpot, critics say

Jonathan Franklin

The game's jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.9 billion — one of the largest in U.S. lottery history.
Local

An algorithm may be to blame for the rise in rent

Harrison Patiño

Jade Hindmon

A widely used rent-pricing software could be driving up rental prices in housing markets across the country.
Local

Schools scramble to find teachers as California expands transitional kindergarten

Elizabeth Aguilera/CalMatters

This school year the California transitional kindergarten program began expanding to eventually include all 4-year-olds. But amidst a teacher shortage, some school districts had to move teachers already on staff or lure staff away from preschool programs.
Economy

The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next

Scott Horsley

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next.
International

Millions of Ukrainians have escaped the war. Many still can't find enough work

Nathan Rott

Claire Harbage

Kateryna Malofieieva

Sixty percent of Ukrainians who fled their homes for other parts of the country have lost their jobs, as Russia's invasion has upended industries and destroyed businesses.
Local

Audubon California says take down bird feeders to help stop avian flu

Thomas Fudge

Audubon California tells homeowners to empty bird baths and take down bird feeders to discourage birds from congregating and spreading the disease.
Economy

The bond that broke the internet

Stacey Vanek Smith

Andrea Hsu

US Treasury bonds are known as a super safe, super boring place to put your money. But the Series I Savings Bond got so popular last week, the surge in demand crashed the Treasury's website
Politics

Right-wing 'zombie' papers attack Illinois Democrats ahead of elections

David Folkenflik

Printed newspapers sent out across Illinois push Republican talking points against Democrats just in time for election season. They're taking advantage of the erosion of local news.
International

Cinemas have reopened in Kashmir after 2 decades — but few moviegoers are showing up

Raksha Kumar

The cinemas, shut down after threats from separatist militants, reopened last month. Moviegoers pass through an Indian police checkpoint and are frisked at the theater entrance for bombs and weapons.