Economic optimism rises as U.S. job market adds 206,000 jobs

The unemployment rate rose slightly, but employment increased by more than 200,000. (iStock) The U.S. job market is gradually stabilizing, as evidenced by the addition of 206,000 jobs in June. According to the Bureau of Labor StatisticsIndustries driving this growth include government, healthcare, social assistance and construction. Despite the increase in employment, the unemployment rate […]
Wedding planners cry foul as The Knot adds startup Simply Eloped to online empire

The Knot has quietly acquired a startup called Simply Eloped, raising concerns that the controversial company has too much control over the wedding planning industry, The Washington Post reports. Simply Eloped says it will connect couples with pre-approved vendors like officiants, videographers and photographers for intimate ceremonies of 20 guests or fewer, and joins an […]