Trump's jobs promise just about holding up – but trouble may lie ahead

headlines Jobs / Trump's promise is just about holding up – but trouble may lie ahead Jobs lay at the heart of the president's campaign but, while employment has continued its Obama-era upward trend, the figures mask lurking structural issues Iran / Protesters who spread fear and violence will be confronted, says minister Steve Bannon / He lost the battle in Alabama but his GOP civil war goes on New Year's Eve / Times Square braces for one of the coldest parties on record North Korea / South Korea seizes second ship suspected of smuggling oil to North Erica Garner / Black Lives Matter activist dies aged 27 spotlight New Year resolutions for big tech / How Silicon Valley can be better in 2018 Tech is one of the richest and most powerful industries in America – and it gets an awful lot wrong. So here's some seasonal advice for Silicon Valley's biggest beasts Lucia Graves / Words fail Trump but for supporters his message is loud and clear AT&T building / The threat to New York's 'tablet of stone' From rock stars to feminist pioneers / The notable Americans who died in 2017 Theresa May / After a tough 2017, what does next year hold in store for British PM? 'Weed is part of the culture here' / California gets set to legalize cannabis opinion Its dreams of a caliphate are gone. Now Isis has a deadly new strategy Hassan Hassan Donald Trump: the Grinch who turned Christmas into a political battleground Jessica Valenti Prince Harry a breath of fresh air? No, a chip off the old block Catherine Bennett Advertisement sports Live / Crystal Palace v Manchester City: Premier League – live! Trump and sports / President has just started on his aim to be the only game in town Serena Williams / Losing court comeback is 'super hard' Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396