Three million more U.S. layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Friday, May 15, 2020
WASHINGTON -- Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen.
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