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Joyce Wrice Released Her Sophomore Album – Machiko

Oct 11

Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor

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Joyce Wrice released her sophomore album, Machiko, on October 9, 2026, via BMG. The album focuses on self-confidence as she discovers the deep side of romance, while maintaining her guard in her own time.

Machiko includes 14 songs, including three singles: Break Me In, Crack The Code, and Fly (Someone You Love). It offers a lot of guest appearances: Salimata, JID, Rio Da Yung Og, Odeal, Mack Keane, Eem Triplin, and Ty Dolla $ign. Wrice worked with various producers such as D’Mile, Malik Ninety Five, and Jay Versace. See the full tracklist.

The Tracklist of Machiko

Machiko
Fly (Someone You Love) with Salimata
Dangerous
Empathy
Crack The Code
Break Me In
Catch Me If You Can (Featuring JID)
Until Next Time
Rio’s Interlude (Featuring Rio Da Yung Og)
Wish I Knew (Featuring Odeal)
On Time (Featuring Mack Keane)
2 AM (Featuring Eem Triplin)
Down to Earth
Crack The Code Remix (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign)

Machiko is Now Available via BMG/Joyce Wrice Music Inc.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Remain Near Historic Lows Despite Slowing Hiring

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Oct 9

Nivedita Chakrapani, Jadetimes staff

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits remained near historically low levels in early October, highlighting the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market despite a slowdown in job creation. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on October 8, initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 197,000 for the week ending October 3. The figure was below economists’ expectations of 200,000 claims.

The latest figures mark the fourth consecutive week in which jobless claims have remained below 200,000, indicating that employers are continuing to avoid widespread layoffs. The four-week moving average, which smooths out weekly fluctuations, also declined to 198,000, providing further evidence that the number of workers losing their jobs remains relatively low.

However, the stability in unemployment claims comes alongside weaker hiring activity. The U.S. economy added just 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, according to the latest employment report. The modest increase suggests that businesses remain cautious about expanding their workforces amid economic uncertainty, changing trade policies and elevated operating costs.

Economists describe the current environment as a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market. Employers are generally retaining existing employees but are less willing to create new positions. This situation can make it more difficult for recent graduates, first-time job seekers and unemployed workers attempting to return to employment.

The unemployment rate stood at 4.2% in September, while the median duration of unemployment increased to 11.5 weeks. These indicators suggest that, although mass layoffs have not emerged, finding a new job may take longer for some Americans.

Economic uncertainty has contributed to employers’ cautious approach to recruitment. Businesses are assessing the impact of tariffs, energy costs and geopolitical tensions on their budgets. Companies may choose to delay hiring decisions until they have greater confidence in consumer demand and the broader economic outlook.

The Federal Reserve is also monitoring employment conditions as it evaluates the direction of monetary policy. A labor market characterized by low layoffs but weak hiring presents a complicated challenge for policymakers, particularly when inflation and energy prices remain concerns.

For American workers, the latest figures offer a mixed picture. People who already have stable employment may benefit from continued job security, while those seeking new opportunities could face stronger competition and fewer openings.

Looking ahead, economists will continue monitoring unemployment claims, monthly payroll figures and hiring trends to determine whether the labor market remains stable or begins to weaken further. The coming weeks could provide important signals about the direction of the U.S. economy as businesses and policymakers prepare for the final months of 2026.

Trump Administration is Lowering the Fuel Optimization Conventional in an Attempt to Reduce Car Prices

Wanjiru Waweru

Oct 9

Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor

W. Waweru is a Jadetimes News Reporter Covering America & Business News

Trump Administration is Lowering the Fuel Optimization Conventional in an Attempt to Reduce Car Prices — Image Source: Wanjiru Waweru

The Trump Administration announced the Fuel Optimization conventional, addressing the adjustment would reduce new car prices by roughly $1,300. Critics, however, warn of potential trade-offs, including higher gas consumption and increased pollution.

President Donald Trump expressed the new conventional as a strategy to “take the waste out of building cars in America."

The administration is rolling back the Biden-era rules that focused on upgrading the average fuel economy of new cars and light trucks to 50.4 miles per gallon by the 2031 model year. Under the new rules, that target decreased to 34.9 miles per gallon.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group symbolizing major automakers, helps the rollbacks, calling the previous rule “out of step with market conditions and consumer demand", and explaining the new rule as an "appropriate course correction."

Critics, however, the underline of possible disadvantages.

Sean Tucker of Kelley Blue Book doubted the administration’s cost-saving claims, when he was asked if the promising of the savings became realistic.

“It is not. This change, there's a lot of theater behind this,” said Tucker.

Tucker expressed about the automakers takes about five years to create a car from scratch, meaning adjusting in Washington may not automatically affect dealership inventories. He distinguished that the Trump administration paused upholding the previous fuel optimization conventional in the previous year.

“So rewriting the rule that you don't enforce has pretty limited impact,” said Tucker.

The move obtained by environmental groups, who the rule would add more climate changes effecting emissions, and pollution.

Additionally, less fuel-efficient cars are eligible to use more gas – at a time when Americans could paying more at the pump.

Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Transport Campaign made a statement.

“What Trump is doing is killing the biggest single step any country has ever taken to cut global warming pollution, save gas and save money at the gas pump,” said Becker.

According to AAA, the national average for regular gas is recently $4.48 per gallon, up almost 40 cents from a month ago, and higher than a year ago.

Kelley Blue Book renowned that while gas prices are a apprehension, the biggest expense of car ownership is the defamation of the vehicle over time, along with the initial purchase price.

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