State unemployment claims increased last week - June 17, 2021

Applications for U.S. state employment insurance rose for the first time since late April, though experts said it's likely a temporary blip for a labor market that’s otherwise improving. The numbers preface the ending of pandemic-era federal unemployment benefits in multiple states. Stock futures edged lower following the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it raised its expectations for inflation this year and brought forward the time frame on when it will next raise interest rates. US Weekly Jobless Claims Jump to 412,000, Above Economist Projections - Insider The Fed is about to shift gears. This time it may be different. - Reuters Which states will end unemployment benefits and $300 bonus this week? What to know - CNET As coronavirus cases fall, common viruses are showing up at a distinctly uncommon time of the year. The comeback of ordinary viruses, like the common cold, is growing as people shed masks and abandon social distancing. A new study found that exposure to the rhinovirus can protect against infection by the virus which causes COVID-19 by jump-starting early-response molecules in the immune system. However, researchers caution the efficacy is very dependent on timing. 5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family - NPR Is It Just Me Or Does Everyone Have A Cold Right Now? - Refinery29 “I have a wicked cold, and I'm not the only one! So what gives!? I spoke to Dr. Rebecca Kurth to understand why common illnesses are on the rise.” - @katiecouric Royal Caribbean’s launch of its new megaship was delayed after eight crew members tested positive for the coronavirus. The Odyssey of the Seas had been scheduled to make its debut sail with paying passengers at the beginning of July, more than a year after the pandemic hobbled the cruise ship industry. Under new guidelines, cruise ships will be able to operate under near-normal conditions if a large portion of passengers and crew are fully vaccinated. Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters - BBC Do I Need A