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Inc. - Business
Musk Backs Trump, but Workers at Tesla, SpaceX and X Donate to Harris
The increasingly right-wing billionaire's employees are donating to Kamala Harris' campaign at twice the rate they're donating to Donald Trump, says a money and politics monitoring group.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trumponomics: From Trickle-Down to Upside-Down
Voodoo economics at least had a flawed theory behind it; Trump’s brand is based on some kind of brain glitch.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Traffic pollution down in first year of Glasgow LEZ
Some areas within the city centre are still breaching the legal limits for NO2 pollution.9 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Online Casino Workers Went on Hunger Strike Over Working Conditions
Protests against online gaming company Evolution have gone to extremes in Europe—and are reverberating in the US.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, ...14 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The rise of the £900 football shirt
The nostalgia for classic kits is on the up. So are the prices15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.18 hours ago - India -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.21 hours ago - Amazon -
Inc. - Business
Hims & Hers to Offer Weight Loss Medication for Workers in Specific Professions
There is soaring demand for weight-loss drugs in the GLP-1 class, and the company will now sell it to certain professions for under $100.22 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Trump supporter on political discourse: 'Both sides need to cool it down'
NBC News spoke to supporters of former President Donald Trump to find out how they feel about the political discourse and the rhetoric, which both candidates for U.S. president have claimed is ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Scottish temperatures top 25C on warmest September day
Parts of Scotland were as warm as Spain despite a wet summer for most across the country.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Sanders: Trump should 'tone it down'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday said that former President Trump should "tone it down" in an interview on MSNBC, following a post on X by Trump that blamed Democratic rhetoric for ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
The best patio heaters for cool fall nights
Keep your yard toasty with these patio heaters from Walmart, Amazon, Wayfair and more this fall.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
This Company Is Giving Office Water Coolers a High-Tech Makeover. Hybrid Workers Are Big Fans
Bevi's sustainable water dispensers have seen less use post-pandemic--yet the company is hitting new revenue highs, thanks to hybrid employees' enthusiasm.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Sade Night Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Bushwick
Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Amazon calls workers back 5 days a week—other companies may be 'right behind them,' expert says
Amazon's announcement could prompt other companies to introduce stricter in-office requirements for employees by the end of 2024, says one workplace expert.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker
Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaignYesterday - Pakistan -
ABC News - World
Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker
Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaignYesterday - Pakistan -
The Hill - Politics
Employers say many Gen Z workers aren't prepared for the workplace: survey
Gen Z employees have some work ahead to earn the trust of their bosses.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
5 ways the Fed’s rate cuts will affect workers and consumers
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates this week, marking an inflection point in the economy. The move is expected to have an effect on financing rates in various ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Marvell Technology’s billionaire co-founder, Sehat Sutardja, has died
The Indonesia born billionaire led Marvell Technology to become one of the world’s largest chipmakers before stepping down from the company he co-founded after being accused of fraudYesterday -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's plantation workers live on the margins. But politicians still want their votes
Both leading candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election are promising to give land to the country’s hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but the long-marginalized group has heard ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
NYC School Workers’ Families Took Disney Trip Meant for Homeless Students
New York City school employees took their children or grandchildren to Disney World and other places through a program intended for homeless students, investigators found.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Sam's Club hikes pay as it competes for workers with other retailers
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Barkley: 'Let my team down' with drop
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley took responsibility for his drop late in Monday night's game when a catch could have sealed a win over the Falcons.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL kickers off to historic start that's turning the league upside down through the first two weeks
Is 2024 the year of the kicker?2 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Boeing strike emotions flare as guard flashes gun at picketing workers
Airplane manufacturer called incident outside Seattle hub "unacceptable," saying the guard would not be returning.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response2 days ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon orders workers to return to the office 5 days a week
Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy is ending the e-commerce giant's extended experiment with remote work, saying employees collaborate better in person.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Amazon Tells Workers to Return to Office Five Days a Week
Chief Executive Andy Jassy said the company believes having employees in the office full time offers significant advantages.2 days ago