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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims has surged to its highest level since November, with California, New York, and Oregon experiencing the biggest increases. Continuing claims have also risen to just below their highest level since December 2021. Several companies, including Twitch, Hasbro, Spotify, Levi's, and Zerox, have announced layoffs.
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