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  UP NEXT White House Economic Adviser Jared Bernstein told "Fox News Sunday" that the January job report is evidence that the U.S. Is not experiencing a recession. "My point is that 3.4% unemployment is not recessionary," Bernstein said. "Half a million jobs in January is not recessionary. 2.9% on GDP at the end of last year is not recessionary." The White House continues to cite positive job reports to counter voter concerns over historic levels of inflation and gas prices — an approach President Biden is likely to emphasize in his State of the Union address Tuesday. The unemployment rate hit its lowest level since 1969, while inflation is at its highest level in four decades. 

  The Chinese government issued a new funding policy last year encouraging more scientists to participate in hypersonic research and bring the technology, now mostly used by the military, to civilian users. More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2023. Is Align Technology A Buy After Exceeding Expectations? Shares of Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), the world's leading manufacturer of clear tooth aligners, jumped on Thursday, Feb. 2, after the company reported earnings results from the fourth quarter of 2022. Investors responding to better-than- expected results drove the stock 27% higher in a single trading session. Align Technology's shareholders have been all smiles lately. The stock is up more than 70% in 2023.