'NEETS' and 'new unemployables' — why some young adults aren’t working
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World - The New York Times
‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon
Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.1 hour ago -
Tech - ABC News
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
The chief of the Shawnee Tribe grew up playing video games, including hundreds of hours colonizing a distant planet in the 1999 title Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Scientists link 'forever chemicals' to poor sleep in young adults
Exposure to certain types of “forever chemicals” may be disrupting the sleep quality of young adults — contributing not only to tiredness, but also to potential knock-on health effects, new ...12 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Patrick Ewing rejoins Knicks as basketball ambassador and will work with front office
Ewing spent 15 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Knicks14 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I still cringe thinking about it’: readers’ fworst work message gaffes
BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg sent Boris Johnson her briefing notes this week – she’s not the only one to mess up. The BBC cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his Dominican roots and why he's proud of his work off the court
Karl-Anthony towns, who just left the Minnesota Timberwolves for the New York Knicks said about his social justice work that “to be recognized for what I do off the court is all I’ve ever wanted to ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. adds 254,000 jobs and unemployment declines, blowing away expectations
The U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.2% in August to 4.1%.17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
It’s harder for white-collar workers to find a job these days. AI tools aren’t making it any easier.
Companies are increasingly leaning on AI tools in hiring. Candidates are using the same technology to beat the algorithm and get eyes on their résumé. It’s a “may the best AI win” situation, as one ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why the Biden Administration Is Shifting on Immigration
We explain the Biden administration’s shift on immigration.18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Megyn Kelly says Harris message ’working’: ’She’s somehow getting through’
Pundit Megyn Kelly said she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a message that is resonating with voters, particularly on the economy, that could spell defeat for former President ...18 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Week 5 Expected Points: Young receivers ready to erupt
Zachary Krueger reviews the expected fantasy points from the previous week and highlights some players he's eyeing for Week 5.19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
In Gaza, we have one question for the rest of the world: aren’t we human, just like you? | A voice from Gaza
Every night we huddle together and pray our building doesn’t collapse over us. Who will stop this war – and give us a future?. The writer is a 24-year-old woman who has lived in Gaza all her ...20 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.20 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.22 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effectsYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers on East and Gulf Coast to return to work after reaching agreement on wages
Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast will return to work after reaching a tentative agreement on wages, ending one of the biggest work stoppages in decades.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How Los Angeles is working to combat the homelessness crisis
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been focused on addressing the city's homelessness crisis, getting people off the streets and into shelters that, up until now, did not exist. She's doing it by ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
The Falcons' offense isn't working. Can it be fixed? Why it starts -- but doesn't end -- with Kirk Cousins
Cousins doesn't look right. Kyle Pitts can't get open. What's wrong with the Falcons' offense, and can it be fixed?Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
President Biden on Thursday hailed the agreement made between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to end the port strike, arguing that ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
As Nvidia’s stock rises again, this stat shows investors aren’t overly bullish
The majority of active managers tracked by BofA have Nvidia positions — but the stock’s relative weighting in funds is still not aggressive, which could come as some relief.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Sarr and Johnson score as young Spurs side beat Ferencvaros in Europa League
Ange Postecoglou saluted his four teenage starters after they helped Tottenham to a hard-fought victory at Ferencvaros in the Europa League, but is not ready to dub them “Ange’s Angels” yet.. Four ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Father on trial accused of murdering young son
Craig Rowland is charged with the murder of Lewis Rowland who died in October 2018Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levelsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Sharp rise in vaping among young adults who've never smoked
A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"
Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Panthers' Andy Dalton says friendship with Bryce Young has grown since QB change, thankful for his support
Carolina's offense has been more productive with Dalton under centerYesterday - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Star Citizen Dev Is Forcing Employees To Work Seven Days A Week - Report
For a game that's still technically in pre-release early access, Star Citizen has amassed a large following and its own annual convention, CitizenCon. But even though the full release isn't on ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Trump's Get Out the Vote Plan Is Unusual—and It Just Might Work
Critics have pointed to Trump's quiet ground game as a reason his campaign might be flailing. But online? It’s a whole different story.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Young people most likely to have poor mental health
One in nine people in Scotland reported having a mental health condition - more than double the figure for a decade ago.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Ex-teacher on bail for sexual assault sought work as private tutor
A man charged with sexual assault has been advertising as a private tutor for children, the BBC finds.2 days ago