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Airbus cuts nearly 500 UK jobs to reduce costs

It has made the cuts mostly to its space division and says there are no "compulsory" losses planned.
BBC News - Dec. 4
With tongue-in-cheek joke, Scottie Scheffler weighs in on money and Ryder Cup pay-for-play

For all the fans who are tired of hearing about purse sizes, player equity and potential deals with foreign investment funds, know that Scottie Scheffler shares your fatigue.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report

A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.
NBC News - Dec. 4
Ranking expected head coaching jobs based strictly on who's the QB

Suffice to say the Jets and Giants' jobs aren't attractive with no QB of the future on either roster. But even the Cowboys' job has a red flag with Dak's bloated contract.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4
Mattel Sued Over ‘Wicked’ Dolls Packaging Linking to Porn Site

Dolls of characters in the hit movie went to store shelves with an error that send customers to an adult film site, prompting a South Carolina mom to file suit against the toy maker.
Inc. - Dec. 4
Fetterman jokes he'd consider confirming DeSantis if he admits to lifts

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joked Wednesday that he’d consider confirming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as Defense secretary if he admits to the use of lifts in his shoes. “I’ll consider a YES on ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
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. - Dec. 4
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 - Dec. 4
Deutsche Bank chief calls for relief on regulation and ‘rethink’ on tax

Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in February
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene

Hong Kong carrier removes episode from entertainment system after social media complaint that it might breach national security laws. Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, has apologised ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
Blame AI for your gruelling job interview

Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable one
Financial Times - Dec. 4
UK medicines regulator needs more resources, drugmakers say

Report by industry group finds MHRA’s ‘capacity and predictability’ is biggest factor deterring investment
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Judge in Hunter Biden's tax case accepts pardon despite calling it 'unconstitutional'

Two days after President Biden issued a blanket pardon to his son Hunter Biden, the younger Biden's federal gun case has been terminated by the judge overseeing the case.
ABC News - Dec. 3
Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state

A Canadian minister who attended a dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state
ABC News - Dec. 3
Judge in Hunter Biden tax case rebukes president’s claims of unfair treatment

The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s tax case issued a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s claims his son was unfairly prosecuted in new court filings Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark ...
The Hill - Dec. 4
Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link

Holly Ricketson of South Carolina files proposed class action after daughter shows her hardcore photographs. Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4
Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in corporate fraud and greed in America after it went bankrupt in 2001, is coming back
ABC News - Dec. 3
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 - Dec. 3
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 - Dec. 3
Intel CEO’s Departure Latest in List of Top Jobs Vacated in 2024

Leadership changes at large publicly traded companies from Boeing to Starbucks were a feature of the corporate landscape in a tumultuous year.
Inc. - Dec. 3
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive

CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.
CNBC - Dec. 3
Judge reaffirms ruling invalidating massive Tesla pay package for Musk

A Delaware judge on Monday again blocked Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package from Tesla. The controversial compensation agreement, which is now worth more than $100 billion, was reapproved ...
The Hill - Dec. 3
Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon

Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...
The Hill - Dec. 3
Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive

Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...
NBC News - Dec. 3
Delaware Judge Upholds Ruling That Denied Musk Massive Tesla Pay Package

Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick cited ‘multiple, material misstatements’ in a company proxy statement as she reaffirmed earlier rulings scrapping the CEO’s $56 billion compensation award.
Inc. - Dec. 3
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 year
Financial Times - Dec. 3
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 - Dec. 3
Why Job Satisfaction Isn’t Necessarily Driving the Great Stay

How employers can get ahead of the next Great Resignation.
Inc. - Dec. 3
Trump reportedly jokes Canada could be 51st U.S. state if tariffs wreck economy

Trump outlined his plans to place 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods imported into the U.S., in a meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam

Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.
Inc. - Dec. 3
Nomura chief apologises after ex-employee charged with clients’ attempted murder

Former wealth management staff arrested after allegedly setting customers’ house on fire
Financial Times - Dec. 3
FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions
Financial Times - Dec. 3
German job cuts darken mood of election campaign

Snap February poll comes as Europe’s largest economy faces its toughest challenges for decades
Financial Times - Dec. 3
UK regulator opens door to Shein London listing

Financial Conduct Authority values disclosure over ‘corporate behaviour’, says Nikhil Rathi
Financial Times - Dec. 3
Musk's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package Is Rejected Again by Judge

Tesla’s board had argued that a shareholder vote earlier this year addressed the court’s previous criticisms.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2
Microchip Technology to Cut Jobs, Sees Revenue Near Low End of Views

The Chandler, Ariz., total system solutions provider said it plans to cut about 500 employees following slower-than-expected turns orders and manufacturing restructuring plans.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge

Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions

The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.
The New York Times - Dec. 2
How Stellantis CEO's Cost-Cutting Mantra Cost Him His Job

Carlos Tavares’s abrupt exit from the Jeep maker came amid concerns over his renewed efficiency drive.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2
Gregg Wallace apologises for 'middle-class women' comment

And, President Biden pardons son Hunter.
BBC News - Dec. 2

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