Public Workforce System Steers Black Workers to Low Wage Jobs, Report Says
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The New York Times - Top stories
Report on Antisemitism at CUNY Calls for Changes Across the System
The report, commissioned by New York’s governor, found that the city’s university system was ill-equipped to handle rising antisemitism. But it also said the problem was not widespread.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Our housing system isn’t working — we need a public option
The current U.S. housing system creates tremendous profits, but it doesn’t work for everyone.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Public Workforce System Steers Black Workers to Low-Wage Jobs, Report Says
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies finds that programs track some workers into jobs with little opportunity for advancement.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Iran says it believes workers trapped in coal mine explosion have died, bringing death toll to at least 49
Iran says it believes workers trapped in coal mine explosion have died, bringing death toll to at least 4911 hours ago - Iran -
ABC News - Top stories
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough
Boeing is making what it calls a "best and final offer” to striking union machinists, but the union says it won't vote by Boeing's deadline11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Trump gunman left assassination note, DOJ says
Plus: Key Nebraska Republican says he won't back proposed electoral vote change {beacon} Evening Report © AP Authorities: Trump golf course suspect left assassination note, offered bounty The ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Says It Has Made Its ‘Best and Final’ Offer to Striking Workers
The proposal includes raises of 30 percent over the four-year contract, up from a 25 percent offer, but it’s unclear whether it will satisfy workers.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
NYPD Unwilling to Impose Discipline for Stop and Frisk, Report Says
The department’s discipline for illegal street detentions is lax at every level, according to an extraordinary review ordered by a federal judge.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Caitlin Clark suffers black eye. She says it was no excuse for her rough playoff debut
Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had a rough WNBA postseason debut, suffering what appeared to be an accidental black eye from Sun's DiJonai Carrington.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
How Foot Locker is waging a comeback after its breakup with Nike
During a recent event celebrating Foot Locker’s 50th anniversary in New York City, it was hard to imagine that the legacy sneaker chain was appearing on bankruptcy watch lists as recently as March.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
PlayStation State Of Play Confirmed For Tuesday
Confirming previous reports, Sony has officially confirmed a PlayStation State of Play livestream event will take place this week. It's scheduled to begin on September 24 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET and ...Yesterday - Playstation -
The Hill - Politics
Secret Service job rating hits historic low in survey
Fewer than one-third of U.S. adults rate the U.S. Secret Service's job performance as "excellent" or "good" in the latest Gallup survey, marking a new low for the federal agency tasked with ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
How Foot Locker is waging a comeback after its breakup with Nike
Foot Locker, long reliant on Nike for the bulk of it revenue, is winning over other brands as it transforms its sprawling store footprint.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Battery giant Northvolt to cut 25% of workforce in Sweden as part of a major cost-cutting drive
Battery maker Northvolt on Monday announced plans to cut a total of 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of a major cost-cutting drive.Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
Lindsey Graham calls reports of Mark Robinson’s ‘black Nazi’ posts ‘beyond unnerving’
Senator does not call for Robinson to drop out of governor race and says he ‘deserves a chance to defend himself’. The senior Senate Republican Lindsey Graham has said reports that the North ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Janet Jackson says she's heard Kamala Harris is not Black, echoing election disinformation
Echoing disinformation that has infected the U.S. presidential election, pop icon Janet Jackson said she has heard Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black.2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
It is my job to sort out No 10 leaks, says Starmer
The prime minister was speaking ahead of Labour's party conference, which kicks off in Liverpool on Sunday.3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Harrods worker says Fayed complaint was brushed off by her manager
Another ex-Harrods worker tells the BBC her complaint about the billionaire was dismissed by bosses.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Former Harrods worker says manager ‘brushed off’ Fayed complaints
Woman says store’s former owner told her he was her ‘boyfriend’ and kissed her on the forehead. A former Harrods worker has criticised Harrods for the way it handled the alleged misconduct of the ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
CDC says a second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had symptoms
A second health worker in contact with the Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu also developed symptoms but wasn’t tested for influenza, the CDC said Friday.4 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed
New York magazine’s star Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave after disclosing she had a personal relationship with a former reporting subject4 days ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
Waffle House cheats workers on pay, labor group says
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.4 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Black pastors rebuke Mark Robinson's reported remarks about Martin Luther King Jr.
Several prominent Black religious leaders have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, for his past incendiary remarks about the Rev. ...4 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Ryan Reynolds credits his business success to 1 skill: It's a 'precious commodity' in any job, expert says
Ryan Reynolds says a simple skill connects his acting and business careers. It's a crucial element of success in any job.4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Police monitoring roof used by Trump rally shooter never spoke to Secret Service, report says
The local police responsible for the roof a shooter used to fire at ex-President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, had never spoken to the Secret Service prior to the shooting, a report released by ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Joel Embiid signs 3-year, $192.9 million extension with Sixers, reports say
Superstar center Joel Embiid has signed a three-year, approximately $192.9 million extension with the team that runs through the 2028-29 season, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Friday morning.4 days ago - NBA -
Inc. - Business
Tech Mogul Jim Kavanaugh Says Good Leaders Don't Lie to Employees About AI's Effects on Their Jobs
The billionaire entrepreneur andCEO of IT services company World Wide Technology remainsbullish about the future of AI. He's also certain the way to embrace AI properly requirestransparencyabout ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Immigration and job creation
The labour market is softer than it appears4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Graham says he's hopeful Nebraska will flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for Nebraska Republican’s effort to flip the state’s way of distributing Electoral College votes to a winner-take-all electoral system -- a move that ...4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.5 days ago