The pace of US job growth declined in July, with employers adding 157,000 jobs, compared with the monthly average of 224,000 in the first half of this year. The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.9%.

More Americans of retirement age are continuing to work, although they may cut back on hours, and many businesses are keeping them on, writes Alessandra Malito. Reasons for continued work vary, but they're not always financial, she notes, as many people seek to maintain a sense of purpose and productivity.

Four US cities -- Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, -- have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for what they say is an attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act, arguing the administration's actions are driving up the uninsured rate and raising spending on uncompensated care. The lawsuit argues that since Congress failed to repeal the ACA, Trump is violating the Constitution by failing to faithfully execute the health care law.

Being in charge when a company is struggling is a difficult and potentially exhausting job, as leaders must be focused and willing to change despite being uncertain, writes Steve McKee. "Circumstances have forced them to choose a new direction where the right direction isn't readily apparent," he writes.

A McDonald's franchisee in Tallahassee, Fla., has hired a homeless man after seeing a viral video of the man, named Phil, having his face shaved by a police officer in preparation for applying for the position. Phil was set to start Tuesday as a janitor and crew person, franchisee Raphael Vazquez said.