Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on ‘Really Hard’ Jobs

The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.

Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

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A few years ago, U.S. workers were spoiled with perks in the office, particularly if they worked in tech or for a big bank. From dedicated coffee areas to fully-catered meals for breakfast, lunch ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets

Promises on net migration have been made for 15 years - but few kept them

The Big Question: Do job titles really matter?

As one Big Four accountancy firm creates a new ‘managing director’ grade, does what you’re called at work actually count?

World - Financial Times - October 25

Alcaraz struggles with stomach issue in loss to Ruud in ATP Finals opening match

Carlos Alcaraz has struggled with a stomach issue and looked far from the player who won two Grand Slams this year in losing to Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-5 at the ATP Finals in Turin

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

Gen-Z Workers Are Swapping Jobs—and It’s Paying Off

A new report shows young workers aren’t afraid to leave their jobs for higher salaries.

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Joe Burrow on struggling Bengals possibly reloading at trade deadline: 'That's not my job'

The Bengals sit third in the AFC North after a slow start to the season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Young workers see opportunity in blue-collar jobs. Some overlook the pitfalls.

Elevated college costs and a tough job market for entry-level professionals have some questioning the value of a college degree and the white-collar work that it typically leads to.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

EU top jobs hearings stalled by political infighting over hard right alliances

The process of vetting candidates for some of the European Union’s top jobs has bogged down in acrimony

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness review – is a royal really the right person for this job?

His desire to tackle this issue is impressive, but his plan to eradicate rough sleeping is worryingly hard to understand. Let’s hope it works. Monarchist, I ain’t. Pragmatist, I am. So if Prince ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Spirit Airlines stock jumps 15% after struggling budget carrier said it will sell planes, cut jobs

Spirit Airlines shares rose after the struggling carrier said it will cut jobs and sell planes.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Bernard Arnault’s son to take up new job leading LVMH’s struggling drinks division

Tiffany & Co executive Alexandre Arnault, 32, will take up a new position as Deputy CEO of LVMH’s wine & spirits division in February 2025

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Kevin Stefanski not worried about job security in Cleveland despite struggles, 2-8 start

“I'm smart enough to not worry about outside noise.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 8 hours ago

Transit workers who lost jobs when they didn't get Covid vaccines are awarded $1M

Six former employees for the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency who lost their jobs when they did not get Covid vaccines for religious reasons have been awarded more than $1 million each, according to ...

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

A ’High Touch’ Warehouse for Exacting Brands

Ricky Choi, a co-founder of Nice Laundry, was frustrated by how fulfillment centers handled his brand’s socks and underwear. So he started a new kind of packaging firm for chic labels.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

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