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On Friday, the Labor Department disclosed that the country added 115,000 jobs in April, down from 185,000 in March, but higher than the consensus of 55,000 jobs expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Before the vote for first minister can take place, a new Llywydd, or speaker of the Senedd, must be in place, as Plaid MS Elin Jones is stepping down from the position.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Economists expect a net 55,000 jobs were created, down from 178,000 in March.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The company on Friday said it expects to sell 16.5 million Switch 2 consoles, down from the 19.9 million units sold the previous fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Flags hung down from theIditarod Arch, faded and stiff in the cold.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell