Workplaces prep for election clashes by canceling meetings, OK ing remote work

The big idea: why it’s OK not to love your job

We’re constantly told that passion is what makes work fulfilling. But can being head over heels have its downsides?. A few years ago, I went to a retirement event for someone who, in his late 80s ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Chiefs owner OK with kicker Butker's new PAC

The owner of the Chiefs says he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker forming a political action committee designed to encourage Christians to vote for what the PAC describes as "traditional ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Curry (finger) sits, should be OK for Dubs opener

Warriors guard Stephen Curry sat out Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers with a sprained right index finger, scrapping coach Steve Kerr's plans for what would have been a dress rehearsal ...

Sports - ESPN - October 19

OK State's Rangel out 'a while'; Bowman to start

Oklahoma State quarterback Garret Rangel, who started in place of Alan Bowman against No. 13 BYU, will be out "a while" after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first half.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Is it ever OK to ignore credit card debt collectors?

It can be tempting to ignore debt collectors' aggressive tactics, but it's generally not the best approach to take.

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace

Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Suspect dead in Santa Monica College workplace shooting: Police

The suspect in a shooting at a California college Monday that left an employee injured died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

NewJeans' Hanni gives emotional testimony at Korean parliament on workplace bullying

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Daffy Charitable Fund launches novel private stock donations for workplaces

Daffy.org, a modern platform for charitable giving, has launched its groundbreaking Private Stock Donation Program to benefit charities.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power

World - ABC News - October 18

Slack researcher discusses the fear, loathing and excitement surrounding AI in the workplace

Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should be using the technology and worried about whether a computer will ...

Tech - ABC News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace

If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.

Business - Inc. - October 26

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - October 28

CNBC host says Trump canceled interview

Former President Trump was set to appear on CNBC this week but ultimately canceled on the network, a leading anchor on the network said Tuesday. "Well, Trump canceled," CNBC's Joe Kernen said on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

FTC announces rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. The department will soon implement a "final click to cancel rule," it announced ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

Microsoft’s Differential Transformer cancels attention noise in LLMs

A simple change to the attention mechanism can make LLMs much more effective at finding relevant information in their context window.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.

Biden Cancels Another $4.5 Billion in Student Debt

The executive decision will help 60,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of public service workers getting loan forgiveness to more than 1 million.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Ubisoft Cancels Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access

If Assassin's Creed Shadows had stayed on schedule, it would have been released in just under a month. Instead, Shadows was pushed back to an early 2025 release . Now, players who purchase the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Nevada 5th team to cancel SJSU volleyball match

Nevada has become the fifth school this season to call off a women's volleyball match against San Jose State.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

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