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September Jobs Report: US Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rises
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September Jobs Report: US Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rises

by Ebony McMorris on October 2, 2026 at 3:49 pm
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Today’s jobs report comes in weaker than expected, with the U.S. adding just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists’ expectations of 90,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. On top of that, July and August payroll figures were revised down by a combined 60,000 jobs. Average hourly earnings rose The post September Jobs Report: US Adds 29,000 Jobs […]
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On This Day in 1800: Nat Turner, Leader of 1831 Rebellion, Is Born
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On This Day in 1800: Nat Turner, Leader of 1831 Rebellion, Is Born

by Clay Cane on October 2, 2026 at 3:47 pm
(AURN News) — On Oct. 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in Southampton County, Virginia. Enslaved from birth, Turner became a preacher who believed he was divinely chosen to lead his people out of bondage. In August 1831, he led one of the most famous rebellions against slavery in American history. Turner and a group The post On This Day in 1800: Nat Turner, Leader of 1831 Rebellion, Is Born […]
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Poll Finds Black Women Voters Dissatisfied, Motivated Ahead of Midterms
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Poll Finds Black Women Voters Dissatisfied, Motivated Ahead of Midterms

by Ebony McMorris on October 1, 2026 at 9:14 pm
(AURN News) — A national survey finds Black women voters are deeply dissatisfied with the country’s direction while remaining highly motivated to vote. The Highland Project’s national poll found 92% of registered Black women voters are dissatisfied with the country’s direction. Seventy-seven percent say they are motivated to participate in the Nov. 3 midterm election. The post Poll Finds […]
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Trump’s Cost-of-Living Approval Falls to 17% in New AP-NORC Poll
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Trump’s Cost-of-Living Approval Falls to 17% in New AP-NORC Poll

by Ebony McMorris on October 1, 2026 at 4:33 pm
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with President Donald Trump’s handling of the cost of living, including many Republicans. A new Associated Press-NORC poll found just 17% of U.S. adults approve of his handling of the cost of living. Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy overall has fallen to 26%, a new The post Trump’s Cost-of-Living Approval Falls […]
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John Legend Partners With Bilt to Cover Rent for 50 College Students
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John Legend Partners With Bilt to Cover Rent for 50 College Students

by Clay Cane on October 1, 2026 at 4:32 pm
(AURN News) — John Legend has partnered with Bilt to cover rent for 50 college students this fall at four schools, including three HBCUs: Wilberforce University, Central State University and Morehouse College, HBCU Buzz reported. The rent assistance program is focused on students living off campus who are at risk of eviction, with Scholarship America The post John Legend Partners With Bilt to […]
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