'NEETS' and 'new unemployables': Why some young adults aren't working
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Tech - Wired
‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
What do the integers have in common with the symmetries of a triangle? In the 19th century, mathematicians invented groups as an answer to this question.5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Prison isn't working for women, ministers say. Can it be fixed?
People with experience of the criminal justice system discuss how it can be reformed for female offenders.10 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.23 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America
With 1.6 million U.S. employees under her watch, the company’s chief people officer faced a unique challenge just weeks into her new job: a pandemic.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Are the NFL’s reimagined kickoff rules working? The early returns are mixed
The general idea behind the NFL’s revamped kickoff rules was spicing up a stale play by encouraging returns with a lower risk of injury. Further tweaks could be necessary. With four full weeks of ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Payton Pritchard worked on these skills during summer workouts
Payton Pritchard's offseason improvement showed up in his performance during the Celtics' preseason opener in Abu Dhabi.Yesterday -
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 CentauriYesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 KnicksYesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: ‘Dang it, moose': Young boy in Alaska is adorably angry after moose eats his pumpkin
“This is his villain origin story,” posted one commenter on the video which now has 18 million views.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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%.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Middle-class wages aren't keeping up. Some economists say policy is suppressing pay growth
As of June, two-thirds of middle-income households said they believed their income was falling behind the cost of living, according to a survey by Primerica.2 days 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.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Starmer is boxing himself in over Europe – and putting approval ratings above young people’s futures | Zoe Williams
The PM seems to think embracing youth mobility would make him look soft on migration. Perhaps he should grow a backbone. As Keir Starmer entered the room with Ursula von der Leyen for his first ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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?2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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 ...2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
NOFX aren't breaking up, they're retiring — and it's probably for the best for everyone involved
Singer Fat Mike Burkett says it is time for the band to call it quits, but not before playing three final L.A.-area shows this weekend.2 days ago -
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 20182 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Week 5 matchups to exploit: All systems go for these young WRs!
Be sure to target these favorable matchups from fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri when setting your lineups in Week 5!2 days ago - Fantasy Football -
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 levels2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
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 center2 days ago - 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 ...2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
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.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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.3 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Virginia GOP candidate suggests those tolerant of drag queens aren't tough enough for military
Hung Cao disparaged people who are tolerant of drag queens by implying they are not tough enough to serve in the U.S. military.3 days ago -
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.3 days ago