Layoffs in U.s. Are at Their Highest Level Since 2020
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Layoffs in the US have reached their highest level since 2020, sparking concerns about the labor market, with commenters discussing potential causes and implications for the economy.
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Also, it's going to affect all our lives somehow, even if we're not watching from the inside.