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What’s behind the US job numbers?
The latest US jobs report points to modest growth, with unemployment remaining relatively low.
The US jobs market shows signs of steady but subdued growth. Andrew Peach examines what’s driving the numbers, including the impact of tariffs and a tougher immigration crackdown.
Also, Dutch brewer Heineken cuts thousands of jobs worldwide as beer consumption falls.
And we look at the rise of “biohacking” and whether changing your daily routine could really help you live longer.
(Photo: A view of the US Department of Labor in Washington DC, USA, 05 September 2025. Credit: WILL OLIVER/EPA/Shutterstock).
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