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US jobless rate sinks to 4.2 percent as more people find jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s unemployment rate tumbled last month to its lowest point since the pandemic struck, even as employers appeared to slow their hiring — a mixed picture that pointed to a resilient economy that’s putting more people to work.

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Jean Lafitte (Ken Savant, center) along with his fellow pirates, Wayne Hugby (left) and Butch Faust (right), prepare to bring Lafitte’s treasure to students at Hathaway High School along with Miss Cajun Music Pageant Queen Brinley Grace and her sister, Blaire, Toddler Miss Louisiana Pirate Festival 2021. Daily News photo by Krista Almazan

Get kids on a healthy track

Childhood obesity is a serious medical issue affecting children around the world, but notably in North America. While the issue has been around for decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says American children and teenagers have witnessed a significant increase in weight gain since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Say Yes to Yogurt with a Better-for-You Snack

Say Yes to Yogurt with a Better-for-You Snack

Changing daily habits, like what you eat, can enhance your overall wellness. However, it doesn’t have to mean forgoing favorite flavors or skipping out on delicious snacks.

Poor diet one suspected cause of leaky gut syndrome

Dear Doctors: I went to urgent care with bad stomach cramps, and the doctor there talked about something called “leaky gut.” But when I asked my own doctor about it, he said it’s not really

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