Labor-Market Reality Check: A new “True Measure of Unemployment” analysis says 24.9% of workers are “functionally unemployed,” warning the headline 4.1% jobless rate may hide weaker job quality and participation. Job Search Frustration: One job seeker’s “broken” hiring story—an interview that never happened and a silent recruiter—echoes broader concerns about slow hiring and AI-driven competition. Hiring Still Varies by Region: Texas added 1,600 jobs in July (4.5% unemployment), while Arizona added 2,300 (4.9% unemployment) and Minnesota held at 4.3%—good news, but uneven. AI Hiring Boom, Uneven Impact: OpenAI and others are pushing major AI-related hiring, but much of it is construction and data-center work, while entry-level roles face pressure. Unemployment Claims Dip: Initial claims fell to 206,000, suggesting layoffs remain low even as hiring cools. Immigration & Student Visa Uncertainty: A new policy caps F/J student time in the U.S. at four years starting Sept. 15, adding uncertainty for international students and campus hiring pipelines. Federal Careers: CBP is recruiting northern-border officers via an Aug. 26 webinar, with training, pay, and possible incentive payments. Workforce Education Pipeline: UW-Stevens Point is partnering with a local food-and-farm center for internships and experiential learning, and Chamberlain University opened a new nursing campus in Cincinnati with scholarships.