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A line chart showing the difference in nonfarm employment between U.S. men and women from January 1990 to February 2026. The chart shows that, historically, men were predominantly employed until 2021. As of February 2026, there are 200,000 more women employed in the U.S. than men.

Difference in nonfarm employment among U.S. men and women

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Global robotics VC deal activity

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