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Funding issues and ‘over-optimism’ behind UK failures on jobs data
Statistics agency review reveals flaws that left policymakers without a reliable unemployment figure for a yearFinancial Times - 1d -
Fed commentary, Foot Locker, ADP jobs data: What to Watch
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be releasing a fresh round of commentary alongside St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. The central bank is set to ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...CBS News - 1d -
Norway Oil Fund Divests of Israel's Bezeq Over Services to West Bank Settlements
Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it decided to exclude Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq from the fund over concerns the company could be contributing to human-rights ...The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - 1d -
Police quiz UK nurse convicted of killing 7 babies over more infant deaths
British detectives have questioned nurse Lucy Letby, who is serving life in prison for killing seven babies, over the deaths of several more infantsABC News - 6h -
Embrace This Type of Failure, Science Says
Discover why failing well is crucial for your success—and how to do it right.Inc. - 7h -
What’s Behind the Protests in Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.The New York Times - 1d -
The trans rights movement is on the fast track to failure
It’s time for the transgender rights movement to pivot.The Hill - 3h -
Darren Millar on course to lead Welsh Tories
Coronation looking all but certain as potential rivals to replace Andrew RT Davies drop out.BBC News - 12m -
Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism
Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025ABC News - 1d -
This investment is cheaper and better than mutual funds
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trustsMarketWatch - 3h -
The solar saga behind US bribery allegations against Gautam Adani
Charges against Indian tycoon follow a troubled government effort to boost renewable powerFinancial Times - 1d -
The Politics Behind the Biden Pardon: ‘Look Out for Your Own’
While the pardon is legal, the rule of law isn’t maintained by merely keeping to the letter of the law.The New York Times - 1d -
The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm, Hannah Neeleman, Makes Her Own Path
Her picture-perfect life as a Mormon farm wife has made Hannah Neeleman a social media star and a cultural lightning rod.The New York Times - 1d -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial Times - 21h -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - 1d -
AWS SageMaker is transforming into a combined data and AI hub
The next-generation of SageMaker will make accessing data assets and wide-ranging tools to make the most of them faster than ever.VentureBeat - 1d -
Fury in South Korea After President Imposes Martial Law
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s top aides offered to resign hours after he rescinded his extraordinary order. Protesters are calling for his resignation as lawmakers prepare to meet.The New York Times - 8h -
College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say
Although more students now qualify for federal aid, problems with the new FAFSA caused some high schoolers to find alternatives to a four-year college degree.CNBC - 4h -
German job cuts darken mood of election campaign
Snap February poll comes as Europe’s largest economy faces its toughest challenges for decadesFinancial Times - 1d -
Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam
Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.Inc. - 1d -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - 1d -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - 1d -
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview
Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable oneFinancial Times - 13h -
Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows
The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.Inc. - 4h -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - 1d -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - 21h -
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund loses one of first partners to emeritus role
Brian Singerman said on Tuesday that he's stepping down as a general partner of Founders Fund after 13 years.CNBC - 21h -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - 3h -
Investors signal a return to UK equities
November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocksFinancial Times - 4h -
ADP jobs report says 146,000 workers hired in November. U.S. jobs market in stable condition.
U.S. businesses created a solid 146,000 new jobs in November, paycheck company ADP said, in another sign the labor market has stabilized after big cooldown over the summer.MarketWatch - 4h -
Why finding a partner for Steph is biggest issue Warriors face
The Golden State Warriors finding a complimentary two-way option next to Steph Curry is key to saving a season that began with so much promise.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Italian prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Signa’s René Benko
Nine people under house arrest or being sought for suspected malfeasance linked to property sectorFinancial Times - 3h -
Evening Report — Biden pardon becomes flashpoint issue for Dems
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Trump's Cabinet picks lobby for support on Capitol Hill {beacon} View Online Evening Report © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Dems face blowback for Biden pardon ...The Hill - 21h -
Environment Canada issues winter weather advisory for Toronto, GTA
The Greater Toronto Area is expected to get its first blast of winter weather this Wednesday. A low-pressure system is set to bring snow starting in the morning, according to a weather advisory ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Jeffries presses Biden to issue more pardons before leaving office
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on President Biden to issue more pardons before he leaves office, notably for nonviolent offenders. “During his final weeks in office, ...The Hill - 17h
