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Jan 2025

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Fraudsters Stole Billions in Jobless Ben...

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 16. Fraudsters stole billions via government jobless claims during the pandemic. WSJ U.S. economy reporter Paul Kiernan tells us why time is running out to prosecute them. And, TikTok’s CEO plans to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, news that comes days before a ban of the popular video app is set to go into effect. And WSJ health reporter Brianna Abbott talks about a new report that says young women in the U.S. are more at risk for cancer than men. Alex Ossola hosts.

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