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The unemployment rate held at 4.3 percent in April, according to a Labor Department report. But the effects of the Iran war are only beginning to emerge. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/08/april-jobs-unemployment/ Author : Lauren Kaori

The finding is a major setback for Democrats in their effort to counter GOP-led redistricting in other states. The measure approved April 21 gave Democrats an edge in four districts. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/08/virginia-court-invalidates-redistricting-measure/ Author

The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/07/us-strikes-iran-ceasefire/ Author : Dan Lamothe, Karen DeYoung, Tara Copp Publish

Increased ICE raids and checkpoints have lowered employment for undocumented immigrants by 4 to 5 percent. Employment for U.S.-born workers with a high school degree or less also took a hit. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/05/trump-jobs-immigrants-americans-ice-raids/

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” and “The Balusters” also send out the Broadway season with a bang. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/05/06/lost-boys-schmigadoon-beaches-broadway-review/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs