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一 |     WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at historically low levels in another sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.Unemployment claims stayed at 209,000 for the week ending Oct. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week moving average of claims, which strips out week-to-week volatility, fell by 3,000 to 206,250.The numbers, a proxy for layoffs, continue to show that American workers enjoy extraordinary job security. When the Federal Reserve began raising its benchmark interest rate last year to rein in surging consumer prices, many economists expected the United States to sink into recession.But the economy and the job market have remained sturdy even as higher rates have brought inflation down steadily from the four-decade highs reached in 2022. The combination of easing inflationary pressures and healthy hiring is raising hopes that the Fed can stick a so-called soft landing — beating inflation without triggering an economic downturn.“Overall, layoffs remain low and demand for workers remains strong,'' said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. ”Even as the Fed has taken aggressive action to soften labor market conditions, businesses are not shedding workers at a rapid pace.''Overall, 1.7 million people were collecting unemployment checks the week that ended Sept. 30, up by 30,000 from the week before.。    (ECNS) -- As summer temperatures soar, pet owners in Chengdu, Southwest China, are increasingly turning to late‑night self‑service baths, air‑conditioned boarding facilities, and swimming pools to keep their pets cool.    According to a local pet store owner, full‑service bathing orders have surged 50% compared with off‑season levels, while grooming services have doubled and self‑service bathing has risen by about 30%. Most customers who opt for the self‑service option visit after dark, when evening temperatures are lower.    Pet hotels have also grown busier during the summer travel season. A 49‑room facility on the outskirts of Chengdu, for instance, currently houses 43 pets, with typical stays lasting seven to ten days. Owners can check on their animals via real‑time video feeds, and the hotel’s outdoor pool is open even to pets not staying overnight.    Pet industry workers cautioned that frequent bathing can damage animals’ natural skin barrier. They advised owners to walk pets during cooler hours and choose well-ventilated boarding facilities with suitable cooling equipment.    (By Intern Yang Hongran, Zhang Dongfang)                    。

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