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Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe US unemployment rate remained low in April, but it ticked up. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 175,000 in April, per a news release on Friday. Data out Wednesday showed quits dropped in March, but over 3 million people quit. The US unemployment rate slightly increased from March to April.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty ImagesTim Cook has said major AI announcements are coming. Analysts are hoping Apple's AI strategy can boost slumping iPhone sales. Wedbush's Dan Ives said Apple's AI efforts are set to drive a "supercycle" starting with the iPhone 16. Tim Cook is still keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to AI.

I enjoyed a cool, clean, and fast journey on Florida's Brightline high-speed train. Molly O'Brien/Business InsiderBrightline, a high-speed train operating in Florida, offers an alternative to road and air travel. The rail line has trips between Orlando and Miami, with stops in between. A premium ticket offers first-class amenities like snacks, drinks, and access to a special lounge.

Pierre Omidyar, Chairman and Founder of eBay. Ramin Talaie/GettyForbes has determined who the wealthiest resident in every US state is. Despite all the big stars that flock to Hawaii, the elusive founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar takes the state's crown. Omidyar has given away $1.5 billion of his fortune since 2014.