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The full weight of the recession has come bearing down on the labor market. Employers shed more than half a million jobs in November. The unemployment rate is now 6.7 percent and economists expect it to go significantly higher. Layoffs are accelerating in just about every industry.

President Biden nominated Damian Williams to head the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. If confirmed, Williams would be the first Black man to lead the office.

Vocalist J Balvin discusses the success of his new single and the fact that Spanish language pop is dominating streaming services and YouTube.

New data is out on America’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Spain has recorded more than 255,000 Venezuelans living in the country, with estimates even higher, as families flee the South American country in deep crisis.

President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.

From corner store to Costco, the grocery has changed over time. What's the future of food retail? Next, the World Health Organization has warned us not to eat processed meat. Does that mean we have to give up artisanal salumi? And finally, a couple of new culinary shows are taking the genre in a more serious direction.

How do I stay safe now that the public health emergency is over? We answer questions on boosters, risks when flying — and the new JN.1 variant.

The music featured on this week's show expands the notion of just what is Latin music.

NPR Member stations reveal the new names that have made a mark.