Associated Press

The number of people in the U.S. seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the pandemic struck.

However, the Facebook Oversight Board also said “was not appropriate for Facebook to impose an ‘indefinite’ suspension.”

U.S. consumer spending rose at the fastest pace in nine months while incomes soared by a record amount in March.

They have fallen sharply over the past year but remain well above the 230,000 weekly figure typical before the pandemic struck.

Economic growth in the current April-June period is expected to be faster still.

President Biden will reportedly seek a hike in the tax on capital gains to 39.6% from 20% for people earning more than $1 million.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck.

“We’re calling on every employer, large and small, in every state: Give employees the time off they need with pay to get vaccinated,” Biden said.

Derek Chauvin was found guilty on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter.

The number last week was 576,000 claims, down sharply from a peak of 900,000 in early January.