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Dramatic drop in monarch butterfly count nears record 30-year low
The number of monarch butterflies spending the winter in the western United States dropped dramatically this year even as federal officials move to extend protections for the beloved pollinatorABC News - 9h -
Monarch butterfly population in Western U.S. nears record 30-year low
The number of monarch butterflies spending winter in the western U.S. dropped dramatically this year, despite moves to extend protections for the insect.CBS News - 5h -
Job openings fall close to 4-year low. Finding work gets harder.
It’s gotten harder for the unemployed to find work. Job openings in the U.S. fell at the end of 2024 to the second-lowest level since the end of the pandemicMarketWatch - 6h -
Meta accused of ‘bowing’ to Trump by making abortion content harder to find
Democratic senator concerned after company is accused of ‘shadow-banning’ non-profits offering medication abortion. Senator Ruben Gallego has accused social media giant Meta of “presumptively ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stock vigilantes might have to work harder to tame Trump
The US president is likely take the reaction to tariff rises as a winFinancial Times - 1d -
Official Email Urges Federal Workers to Find ‘Higher Productivity’ Jobs
The message reiterated an offer to take a second job or travel to a “dream destination” and remain on the federal payroll for months. But questions remain about whether that would be legal.The New York Times - 3d -
Older workers are struggling to find jobs — these tools may help
Ageism, “ghost jobs” and networking — advice for older job hunters.MarketWatch - 4d -
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as it struggles to restore profitability. Stock slides to four-year low
The company is also optimistic that it will see demand growth in certain markets.MarketWatch - 5d -
How to avoid falling for ghost job opportunities
As job seekers face mounting pressure, many are finding themselves applying for positions that don't actually exist. Career expert Erin McGoff weighs in on how to avoid falling for these fake ...CBS News - 6d -
Republican suggests students get jobs to pay for lunches
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) suggested students should get jobs to pay for their lunches as the federal funding freeze proposed by President Trump threatens nutrition support for children ...The Hill - 6d -
Wall Street still sees two rate cuts this year, but conviction is getting weaker, CNBC survey finds
Respondents dialed back their expectations for interest rate cuts but still believe the central bank will ease this year.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
No One Can Find a Job Because LinkedIn Is a Social Network
Companies are influencers and we’re all followers now.Inc. - Jan. 28 -
Ubisoft Closes Studio, Eliminating 185 Jobs In Latest Round Of Cuts
The challenging times at Ubisoft continue, as the French gaming company has announced it is closing one studio and downsizing others in the firm's latest round of cost-cutting that will see about ...GameSpot - Jan. 27 -
Trouble Sleeping? Even If You’re Happy at Work, Your Job May Be to Blame, a 10-Year Study Reveals
People with desk jobs are 37 percent likelier to have trouble sleeping. Here’s how to improve those odds.Inc. - Jan. 27 -
CIA believes COVID likely originated from a lab, but agency has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratoryABC News - Jan. 25 -
S&P 500 closes at a new record, Dow jumps 400 points as Trump pushes for low rates, oil
The S&P 500 rallied to record highs on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and cheaper oil prices.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
On LinkedIn, 220 million people are 'open to work.' Recruiters weigh in if the feature helps or hurts job seekers
CNBC interviewed career experts about their opinions on "open to work" feature on LinkedIn, and if it helps or hurts job seekers.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work
A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
40 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Said There’s 1 Simple Habit That Separates High Performers From Those Who Fall Short
A brilliant Steve Jobs leadership lesson as effective today as it was in 1985.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.
The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
A Commanders upset of Lions could set off chain reaction of open coaching jobs getting filled quickly
If the Lions lose Saturday, Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will be available to talk with teams in person beginning Jan. 20CBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
How to use AI to get a job this year
Gen AI promised to take tedious tasks off our hands with virtual assistants and chatbots designed to automate items on our to-do lists However, many of these helpful tools have required taking time ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
I worked for a well-known company 40 years ago, which has been taken over several times. How do I find my pension?
“This company has been acquired by other companies a number of times over the years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
Next boss warns first jobs could be harder to find after tax changes
Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
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4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January
If you're entering the home market soon, experts say this is a good time to get pre-approved for a mortgage.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Year-end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds
The average end-of-year bonus rose about 2% in 2024, according to an exclusive look at data from Gusto.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Lloyds to cut 500 jobs and close two offices
UK bank to review more than 1,500 jobs across multiple departmentsFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Macy's will close 66 stores this year. Here is where they are.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey
Companies across the globe, at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows. A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Pound falls to 14-month low as bond sell-off piles pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’. Business live – latest updates The pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
'I changed jobs, work nights, and we still can't afford a home'
Struggling families say they can only dream of having their own home, as the BBC tracks government housebuilding targets.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force
The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Analysis links fluoride exposure to low IQ but finds 'high risk of bias' in most studies
An analysis of more than 70 studies on fluoride and IQ levels concluded there was a relationship between higher levels of the common water additive and lower IQ levels in children, though a large ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Rex Ryan believes he'll get Jets' head coaching job: 'I'm the best guy -- and it ain't close'
Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan is extremely confident he'll be back for another shot.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6
