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Business - MarketWatch
Dick’s Sporting Goods hiring 8,000 seasonal workers — about 600 fewer than last year
Retailer plans to hold its “National Signing Day” event on Tuesday to recruit seasonal employees.18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.18 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
The Sill Closes Its Last Store, Becoming a Fully Digital DTC Business
Founder Eliza Blank completes transitioning her plant sales company from physical stores to exclusively digital platforms, a shift she made after listening to her customers.18 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also ...19 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Games With Werewolves To Sink Your Teeth Into In 2024
Werewolves are some of the most interesting creatures you can find or play as in a video game. The lore behind werewolves is fascinating, as they appear as regular humans but can shape-shift into a ...19 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulation19 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.19 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Column: The disturbing new after-school special that parents of teenagers need to see
For years, anecdotal evidence and scholarly research have shown the dangers social media can hold for kids and teens. The groundbreaking 'Social Studies' shows us what that looks like in real time.20 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale: 9 Questions We Need Answered
Warning: The following contains full spoilers for the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. If you haven't watched the entirety of Season 2 yet, you should steer away now. ...20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...20 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The new Conservative class war
Badenoch’s attack on an overweening state seeks to imitate Thatcher’s case against the overmighty trade unions22 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Latina wage gap widens to $1.3 million for full-time and part-time workers
Latinas working full time, year-round were typically paid just 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Quebec separatist leader holds Trudeau to ransom: ‘We saw an opportunity’
Yves-François Blanchet says Liberals must pass legislation or lose support of party propping up government. The leader of the Quebec independence party propping up the government of Justin ...22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘She speaks her mind’: why stylish, steely Sylvie Grateau is the real star of Emily in Paris
She started as the show’s antagonist, but over four seasons the straight-talking, sartorially gifted boss has moved centre stage. When we first met Emily in Paris’s Sylvie Grateau in 2020, the ...22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...23 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Chris Woakes: ‘Yes, I need to get better away from home. But my home record is bloody good’
New leader of England’s Test attack is ready for the challenge of Pakistan after show of faith from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. “It was after the Oval Test and Baz came over and said: ‘You’re ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
When You Need to Make a Career Shift
How do you move on to something else after years on the job?Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
We need a plan to revive Canary Wharf
Tenants are deserting the area and moving back to the City of London — it must transform to surviveYesterday -
Business - The New York Times
In Japan’s Countryside, Century-Old Firms Learn to Embrace Foreign Workers
Japan’s regional economies are facing severe labor shortages. Their survival depends on their ability to persuade foreign workers to stay.Yesterday -
Politics - CBS News
One-year mark of Oct. 7 attack prompts bulletin warning of violent extremism
A federal intelligence bulletin, authored by FBI, DHS and NCTC, warns of potential violent extremism in response to the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.Yesterday -
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Business - Inc.
How Can You Make Your Business a Trojan Horse for Change? Ask Perelel
With its latest campaign and an acquisition of education platform Loom, the women’s health brand is building a coalition.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Labour donor expects honour after backing party, wife claims
Lawyers for Kate Vince tell court that Dale Vince is trying to finalise divorce in ‘haste’ to prevent her acquiring titleYesterday -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Snap Failed to Warn Users About Sextortion Risks, State Lawsuit Alleges
New Mexico has claimed the social-media company’s product features and enforcement gaps have made its platform a haven for child predation and blackmail.3 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Turning OpenAI Into a Real Business Is Tearing It Apart
Executives and researchers have left the artificial-intelligence company this year amid disputes over its values and fights among its leaders.September 27