WSJ Minute Briefing ADP Says the Private Sector Added 42,000 Jobs in October
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Nov 5, 2025 In October, the U.S. private sector saw a rebound with 42,000 new jobs, highlighted by growth in education and healthcare. Meanwhile, France took decisive action against Shein, suspending their site over the sale of inappropriate items. The Motion Picture Association has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta Platforms, claiming their use of PG-13 is misleading. This episode also notes that an AI tool played a role in crafting these updates, alongside human editing.
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Selective Hiring Rebound
- ADP reports the U.S. private sector added 42,000 jobs in October, reversing September losses.
- Job gains concentrated in education, healthcare, trade, transportation, and utilities, not broad-based across industries.
France Moves Against Shein
- France plans to suspend Shein's website after finding sex dolls resembling children on the platform.
- The government demands Shein remove illegal listings, while Shein says it will act against offending sellers.
MPA Challenges Meta's 'PG-13' Usage
- The Motion Picture Association sent Meta a cease-and-desist over using “PG-13” for its teen safety framework.
- The MPA says its movie rating system isn't comparable and warned Meta its labeling is misleading.