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AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank
Rise in unemployment in low hundreds of thousands as technology creates roles, Tony Blair Institute suggests. Artificial intelligence could displace between 1m and 3m private sector jobs in the ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Tony Blair Institute falls to $2.2mn loss as staff costs mount
Think-tank founded by former PM reports rising sales but 60% jump in operating expenses last yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Giants' loss to Commanders signals it's time to start selling, build for long-term
It was just over a week ago that owner John Mara gave coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen a vote of confidence. It’s time to see how much those two believe it. If they do, there’s absolutely no ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Dragon Age Creator Says The Series Has Long-Term Story Plans
This week, Dragon Age fans have been able to dive back into the continent of Thedas in Dragon Age: The Veilguard . Longtime players may recognize that events in the game were foreshadowed in some ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
Washington state voters may have just saved our long-term-care future
After a ballot initiative fails, an experimental state program will continue.Business - MarketWatch - 20 hours ago -
Keir Starmer appoints Tony Blair’s former chief of staff Jonathan Powell as national security adviser – UK politics live
Powell returns to heart of Whitehall after serving as chief of staff for Tony Blair. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary John Healey in the ...World - The Guardian - 21 minutes ago -
This Research Firm Explains How AI Agents May Change Everyone’s Jobs, and Soon
The next generation of AI agents could take on more complicated tasks and require little oversight, according to research and consulting firm Gartner.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
In a Bellwether Pennsylvania County, a Modest Loss Could Be a Win for Harris
In white, working-class places, Kamala Harris’s goal is simply to lose by less. Thirty interviews in Beaver County, Pa., offered signs that with some swing voters, she is holding the line.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar
Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?
Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Gordon signs new long-term deal with Newcastle
Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon signs a new long-term deal with the Premier League club.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Claude AI tool can now carry out jobs like filling forms and booking trips, says creator
Anthropic says model is able to carry out computer tasks – as fears mount such technology will replace workers. An artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon and Google says it has created an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers
System built by Google DeepMind team takes individual views and generates a set of group statements. Artificial intelligence could help reduce some of the most contentious culture war divisions ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
AMD’s stock stands out from other AI names. What that may say about the market.
AMD’s stock is the only one of select AI names with a lower forward multiple now than its five-year average.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Job Seekers Are Using AI to Fight AI
Job-seeking AI might help humans win the battle, but it may cost us the war.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
It’s been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California’s reparations movement. What comes next?
Kamilah Moore, chair of the state’s historic taskforce, on winning a formal apology, and losing a fund and an agency. California is often celebrated as a leader in the growing movement for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
How to Deal With AI Job Applications
The use of AI by job seekers has increased recently–a symptom of a broken recruiting system. Is there hope that the job search and hiring process will get any better?Business - Inc. - October 14 -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Long-distance caregiving for aging relatives is getting easier with technology. But families still need more help.
Caregiving from afar is getting easier with smartphones, tablets, cameras and apps — but there’s still a long way to go.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football
Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Former Peruvian President Gets Long Jail Term on Graft Conviction
Alejandro Toledo, once close to the U.S., was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of taking a $20 million bribe.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Project Helping Hands helps the long-term unemployed in games
Project Helping Hands is a new community-based initiative to help game industry job seekers who have been out of work or underemployed for more than a year. Aiming to draw a spotlight for long-term ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 24 -
Long-term asset funds: a new route to private markets?
UK catches up with the US retail market, but investors need to be aware of liquidity constraintsWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Isles place Barzal on long-term IR, Pelech on IR
The Islanders placed forward Mathew Barzal on long-term injured reserve and defenseman Adam Pelech on IR due to their respective upper-body injuries.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Menendez brothers 'deserve a chance,' relatives say as they push for release
Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Short-term struggles, long-term gains for KFT grads under proposed Tour policy
While 2026 should provide reorder-category PGA Tour members with a more level playing field, 2025 will be a difficult transition year.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
BBC News job losses aim to save £24m
The proposals will result in a net loss of 155 jobs as the BBC seeks to save money.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Trump’s second term Cabinet: Here’s who may fill key roles
President-elect Trump’s transition team has already started vetting potential candidates to serve in key administration posts once he takes office for a second time in January. The process is ...Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago -
Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job
FA reached out to Manchester City manager in summer Tuchel believed to have reservations about the role The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Tony Bennett retires: How he guided Virginia from 16-seed loss to winning national championship
The inside story of how Bennett guided Virginia from losing to a 16-seed to winning the national championshipSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
The UN says over 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in 3 weeks by war
A top official with the U.N. children's agency says more than 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in the past three weeksWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Displaced Gaza girl, 6, who carried sister to safety says she wants to go back and see her family
Qamar Subuh carried her sister Sumaya home to Al Bureij after taking her to the hospital in central Gaza in a viral video that many felt underscored the impact Israel's assault has had on ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
War in Sudan has displaced over 14 million, or about 30% of the population, UN says
The International Organization for Migration says the war in Sudan has displaced more than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, since it broke out over a year agoWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
AI is supposed to be Hollywood's next big thing. What's taking so long?
As AI technology advances, industry observers expect to see more deals between tech companies and studios and talent. But major challenges remain.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs and halves CEO’s pay as it sinks to a loss
Carmaker to slash global production capacity by a fifth in emergency turnaround planWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health risk
Nestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees’ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an ...Sports - ABC News - October 22
