California Layoffs: September 2026 WARN Report
California logged 152 WARN notices covering 7,099 workers in September 2026, the most since July. Companies, counties and industries affected, from official EDD data.
Economy & Jobs Market
Analysis of the US job market built on official BLS data: jobs reports, unemployment, job openings and what the numbers mean for workers.
How to Get a Job at the U.S. Department of Justice in 2026
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has long been one of the most prestigious employers in the federal government, with more than 107,000 employees spread across 40+ components. But 2026 is a paradoxical year: while the agency has lost over 11,200 positions since 2024 under the Trump administration, roughly 7,000 vacancies remain unfilled, and … Read more
April Jobs Report 2026: 115,000 Jobs, but Is It Real Recovery?
The United States added 115,000 jobs in April 2026, double economists’ expectations and the second consecutive month of growth. But behind the figure that surprised Wall Street lies a much more complex reality: inflation is running at 3.3%, the tech sector has lost jobs for the sixteenth consecutive month, and the Federal Reserve is running … Read more
China Is Stealing U.S. AI: American Workers Are Paying the Bill
The White House just accused China of stealing American artificial intelligence at mass scale. Congress is alarmed. Silicon Valley is furious. And somewhere in all of that outrage, nobody is asking the obvious question: who’s actually paying for this arms race? Not the CEOs. Not the shareholders. Not the policymakers drafting memos in Washington. The … Read more
This Job Is Disappearing Fast: Why It’s Becoming the Least In-Demand Career
The labor market has changed in ways that are no longer reversible. What once felt like a stable, respectable career path is now increasingly viewed as low-paying, unattractive, or simply obsolete. Technology has accelerated this shift, quietly but decisively, and some professions are paying the price. Automation and artificial intelligence are no longer abstract concepts … Read more
Who Is Dina Powell McCormick and Why Her Career Matters for Wall Street
When Meta announced in January 2026 that Dina Powell McCormick would become its new president and vice chair, the news immediately resonated far beyond Silicon Valley. On Wall Street and in global finance circles, the appointment was interpreted as a strategic signal — not merely a senior hire, but a move designed to manage power, … Read more
Fastest-Growing Jobs 2026: The Top 30 From New BLS Projections
Nurse practitioners, solar installers and data scientists lead the new BLS 2025-35 projections. Filter all 30 fastest-growing jobs by pay and education.
Will AI Really Replace All Jobs? What the Data Actually Says
For years, some of the most influential voices in technology have warned that artificial intelligence will eventually replace almost every job. Elon Musk has predicted a future where “no job is needed,” and Bill Gates has repeatedly said that AI will permanently transform the labor market, especially for knowledge workers. But new research and fresh … Read more
December Jobs Report: The 5 Numbers Everyone Should Watch
The December jobs report is one of the most closely watched economic releases of the year. It ties together the story of the labor market over the past twelve months and sets expectations for interest rates, company hiring plans, and even the odds of future layoffs. In the latest report, the U.S. economy added 256,000 … Read more