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A separate government report earlier this week showed the rate of layoffs had dipped in April to 1.1%, slightly above an all-time low of 0.9% in the middle of 2024.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers a day earlier that the Justice Department wouldn’t move forward with the fund, but didn’t commit to putting it in writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“The Olympics are an opportunity to add some jet fuel to our visitor-serving community,” Councilmember Tim McOsker said earlier this year, when the council voted to place the measure on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Singh has not commented publicly, though his spokesperson earlier said he held the film industry and the Don franchise in the "highest regard" and had chosen to stay silent.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I get there earlier than I normally would, so after I sign in, I go straight to the activity room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam