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•  Axios reports that new research from ZipRecruiter says that the following jobs saw the greatest decline in job postings:  Uber/Lyft driver (-91%) … Flight attendant (-90%) … Car washer (-87%) … Tour guide (-85%) … Retail store associate (-84%) … Event/conference planner (-82%) … Hotel staff (-82%) … Office manager (-81%) … Chef (-80%) … and Catering assistant (-80%).


•  Reuters reports that "Nestle SA is selling the North American business of its Buitoni pasta brand to private-equity firm Brynwood Partners."  The deal values the brand at $115 million.