US economy adds 143,000 jobs in January, short of expectations.
The nonfarm payroll growth for last month is down from 307,000 jobs added in December and below economists' estimates of 169,000. The unemployment rate fell slightly to 4% from 4.1% in December. Average hourly earnings rose 0.5% month over month and 4.1% year over year—both higher than expected. See all data here.
UK to demolish Grenfell Tower eight years after deadly fire.
The UK government is set to take down the remains of the London social housing unit after a June 2017 fire—the deadliest in Britain since World War II—killed 72 people (see overview). Some families of the victims oppose the decision, hoping to preserve the building as a memorial, but officials argue redeveloping the site will help the community heal.
Gastrointestinal outbreak on Caribbean cruise sickens over 90 people.
The outbreak has affected 89 passengers and two crew members on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas cruise, which departed from Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. Passengers have predominantly been experiencing diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC was notified of the outbreak Tuesday and is monitoring the situation.
Heavy weekend snow and ice to strike US Midwest and Northeast.
The US Midwest and Northeast are bracing for a series of winter storms, with some areas, including parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island seeing over 5 inches of snow. A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain is expected in other regions, making roads slippery and travel hazardous.
New York governor closes poultry markets after bird flu detected in NYC.
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) ordered a weeklong shutdown of live bird markets in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island Friday after seven cases of avian flu were detected. The move, aimed at preventing the spread of the avian influenza, will remain in effect through Feb. 14. The CDC maintains risk to the public is low; see current cases and status here.
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
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