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The US economy added 225,000 jobs in January, beating expectations

New York (CNN Business)The US economy added 225,000 jobs in January, as the surprisingly strong pace of hiring continues. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged slightly higher to 3.6%, as more people decided to look for jobs. But the sector’s weakness isn’t yet a cause for concern for investors until transportation jobs follow a similar pattern, said JJ Kinahan, chief market strategist at TD Ameritrade. This suggests the manufacturing downturn is somewhat contained. A slump in transportation jobs would imply a more broad-based downturn in the production, trade and delivery of…

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New Killer Immune Cell Discovery Is A Step Towards “Universal” Cancer Therapy

Scientists have discovered a new soldier of the immune system that could hold the power to treat most types of cancer.  A new study, reported in the journal Nature Immunology, has documented the discovery of a T-cell armed with a new type of receptor that is able to identify and kill most human cancer types while ignoring healthy cells.  Although independent experts warn that this discovery is still in its infancy, it could pave the way towards a highly sought after “universal” cancer therapy in the future. A T-cell is a…

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New Killer Immune Cell Discovery Is A Step Towards “Universal” Cancer Therapy

Scientists have discovered a new soldier of the immune system that could hold the power to treat most types of cancer.  A new study, reported in the journal Nature Immunology, has documented the discovery of a T-cell armed with a new type of receptor that is able to identify and kill most human cancer types while ignoring healthy cells.  Although independent experts warn that this discovery is still in its infancy, it could pave the way towards a highly sought after “universal” cancer therapy in the future. A T-cell is a…

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Finland just gave fathers 7 months of paid family leave while 85% of all Americans still get zero

The U.S. is the only industrialized country without a federal paid family leave policy. The Family Medical Leave Act, passed in 1993, says that employers must let new parents take up to 12 weeks off, but there is no guarantee of getting paid. Currently, the District of Columbia and nine states have laws offering paid family leave, Washington, California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Oregon. New laws in Connecticut and Oregon are waiting to go into effect. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor…

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Finland just gave fathers 7 months of paid family leave while 85% of all Americans still get zero

The U.S. is the only industrialized country without a federal paid family leave policy. The Family Medical Leave Act, passed in 1993, says that employers must let new parents take up to 12 weeks off, but there is no guarantee of getting paid. Currently, the District of Columbia and nine states have laws offering paid family leave, Washington, California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Oregon. New laws in Connecticut and Oregon are waiting to go into effect. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor…

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The Virus, the Vote, and the Very Long Week

This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED digital director Brian Barrett joins us to talk about the app that derailed the Iowa caucus—and what it means for elections to come. Then, a conversation with WIRED staff writer Megan Molteni about how the spread of the coronavirus is claiming lives, disrupting the economy, and creating chaos in the global supply chain. Sex Education on Netflix. Brian recommends The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon. Mike recommends the podcast MeganMolteni. Brian Barrett is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone…

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Mr. Peanut Was Killed Off In Planters’ Super Bowl Commercial, & Twitter Is Shook

Courtesy of Planters/Kraft Heinz These Tweets About Mr. Peanut’s Death In Planters’ 2020 Super Bowl Commercial Are A Lot By Cianna Garrison Jan 22, 2020 It’s official: Planters has killed off Mr. Peanut. The brand’s Super Bowl pre-game ad features Matt Walsh, Wesley Snipes, and Mr. Peanut himself, who saves the lives of his friends in his final act. People on Twitter already have a lot to say about it. These tweets about Mr. Peanut’s death in Planters’ Super Bowl commercial are all over the place. On Wednesday, Jan. 22,…

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Perez Hilton’s FULL Jungle Highlights & Final Interview With The Hosts Of ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Australia! – Perez Hilton

My brother went so HARD during his time in the jungle! We know he’s happy to be out now, but we can’t help but gush when we relive his highlights. This video shows his full final interview with the show hosts as well as his reactions to his time at camp. Watch! Enjoy! Share! Xoxo, Perez’s sister Related Posts Bananagate!! Perez Hilton Defends Miguel Maestre Amid Heated Camp Fight On ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ Australia! CLICK CLICK CLICK Next Article

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Perez Hilton’s FULL Jungle Highlights & Final Interview With The Hosts Of ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Australia! – Perez Hilton

My brother went so HARD during his time in the jungle! We know he’s happy to be out now, but we can’t help but gush when we relive his highlights. This video shows his full final interview with the show hosts as well as his reactions to his time at camp. Watch! Enjoy! Share! Xoxo, Perez’s sister Related Posts Bananagate!! Perez Hilton Defends Miguel Maestre Amid Heated Camp Fight On ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ Australia! CLICK CLICK CLICK Next Article

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Perez Hilton’s FULL Jungle Highlights & Final Interview With The Hosts Of ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Australia! – Perez Hilton

My brother went so HARD during his time in the jungle! We know he’s happy to be out now, but we can’t help but gush when we relive his highlights. This video shows his full final interview with the show hosts as well as his reactions to his time at camp. Watch! Enjoy! Share! Xoxo, Perez’s sister Related Posts Bananagate!! Perez Hilton Defends Miguel Maestre Amid Heated Camp Fight On ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ Australia! CLICK CLICK CLICK Next Article

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This Adorable Pup Shows His Love For His Sister By Sitting On Her

We know that dogs are man’s best friend, but are they buddies with other dogs? Well, more likely than not! While some pooches out there might be threatened by other dogs or dislike them, more often than not, dogs are best pals that are excited to see each other. Especially in a big doggie family. Some dogs show affection by wagging tails and sniffing butts, but this pooch named Archie is much more into unique ways of showing his love. Recently, Archie’s owner, Jennifer Tyler, took to Facebook to share…

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This Adorable Pup Shows His Love For His Sister By Sitting On Her

We know that dogs are man’s best friend, but are they buddies with other dogs? Well, more likely than not! While some pooches out there might be threatened by other dogs or dislike them, more often than not, dogs are best pals that are excited to see each other. Especially in a big doggie family. Some dogs show affection by wagging tails and sniffing butts, but this pooch named Archie is much more into unique ways of showing his love. Recently, Archie’s owner, Jennifer Tyler, took to Facebook to share…

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