Millions are jobless. Why are employers struggling to hire?

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<p>New numbers show the U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs in April, which is much less than forecasters expected. Millions of Americans are unemployed, but some businesses say they&rsquo;re struggling to fill job openings. The <a href="https://apple.news/A0topenflRuSo8WDVJdNU9A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> and <a href="https://apple.news/AL5CwS3QUTn2SpyoK9PfRaA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">NPR</a> explore why.</p> <p>The United States is moving toward approval of COVID vaccinations for young children. The <a href="https://apple.news/AzFKqGZTcRfmS2G50kyJlhA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Houston Chronicle</a> has the story of one toddler who&rsquo;s participating in a clinical trial. And <a href="https://apple.news/AXHXa_wDpSauksUD-8SkyTA?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">CNN</a> reports on survey data showing how parents feel about vaccinating their own kids.</p> <p>Young people are increasingly turning to TikTok for tips on how to manage their money. The <a href="https://apple.news/AIzjAC5lSQg-H_154ByANtw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Wall Street Journal</a> examines what&rsquo;s going on and whether the advice is any good.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/ArIS4ugjNRmWIN0w8vzNTLg?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ESPN</a> looks into why so many top athletes are named Jalen and finds a surprising and touching story of legacy and family, just in time for Mother&rsquo;s Day.</p>