State Lawmakers Try to Crack Down on ‘Ghost Jobs’

P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. “Ghost jobs”—posted roles that companies have no real intention of filling—are a big source of frustration for job seekers. Now, as Journal reporter Lauren Weber discusses, lawmakers in a few states are proposing bills to reel companies in . Plus, bitcoin just had its best week in two years. Vicky Ge Huang , who covers cryptocurrencies, explains what’s behind the surge.…