884,000 Workers File Weekly Jobless Claims

The video discusses the recent unemployment claims, which have remained under a million for the second consecutive week but were higher than expected. Continuing claims increased, indicating ongoing economic challenges. The labor market is still struggling due to the pandemic, but not all sectors are equally affected. Amazon plans to hire 33,000 corporate and tech positions, providing a positive outlook amidst widespread layoffs in the tech industry.

What hiring plans did Amazon announce recently?

What is the significance of the news regarding Amazon's hiring in the context of layoffs in the tech industry?