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The U.S. faces a historic labor shortage in sectors like healthcare, education, and technology, driven by declining birthrates and retiring workers, despite concerns about AI-driven job losses. Employers report extreme difficulty filling roles in semiconductor production and other fields, with economists warning the shortage could harm the economy for years.

Alan Dershowitz will not appear before the House Oversight Committee for a scheduled interview related to Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal. The committee is investigating Epstein's connections and has scheduled interviews with Jes Staley and Leon Black. Dershowitz's work on Epstein's plea deal has been criticized for allowing continued victimization until Epstein's 2019 death in prison.

New York City is addressing affordable housing challenges through large-scale rehabilitation projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx. JPMorganChase is financing upgrades at Bay View Houses and Edenwald Houses, including safety improvements, modern amenities, and community facilities. These efforts aim to alleviate renter affordability issues highlighted in recent reports by Harvard and JPMorganChase Institute.

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, will speak at the Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday. He warned that prolonged inflation and higher interest rates linked to the war in Iran could negatively impact the U.S. economy.

JPMorganChase has partnered with Graphyte, a carbon removal startup, to purchase 60,000 tons of carbon removal credits over 10 years, combining climate mitigation with wildfire prevention. The deal highlights growing industry focus on co-benefits like forest risk reduction and local economic growth despite policy challenges.