WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for a second straight week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under pressure as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.The U.S. Labor Department’s report Wednesday said jobless claims climbed from 748,000 the week before.
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