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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

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    US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse

    Hiring sign for sales professionals is displayed at a store, in Vernon Hills, Ill., Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)2026-08-20T12:36:00Z WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people applied fo
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