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Microsoft Starts Cutting Low Performers With Brusque Termination Letters
The tech giant is firing employees it says aren’t meeting productivity standards. The dismissal notices say they will lose benefits instantly, and may not get severance pay.Inc. - 10h -
NFL sets new season low with 182 concussions
The NFL had a total of 182 concussions during games and practices in both the preseason and regular season, representing a 17% drop from 2023.ESPN - 1d -
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as it struggles to restore profitability. Stock slides to four-year low
The company is also optimistic that it will see demand growth in certain markets.MarketWatch - 1d -
ECB decision: Interest rates cut to nearly 2-year low — and more easing likely
The European Central Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year and signaling that further ...MarketWatch - 1d -
American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows
With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.The New York Times - 2d -
The FDA’s proposed ‘very low nicotine’ standard has a very low chance of helping
If conventional cigarettes are banned, many consumers would turn to the black market rather than settle for legal very low nicotine cigarettes.The Hill - 4d -
How low will UK interest rates go?
There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expectsFinancial Times - 4d -
Performers announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Grealish: City low on confidence amid poor form
Jack Grealish has said Manchester City are in a fight to regain their confidence after being left on the brink of a humiliating Champions League elimination.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.
The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Who is performing at the Trump 2025 inauguration? Here's the list
President-elect Donald Trump will have one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Nelly to perform at Trump inaugural ball
President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee announced that hip hop superstar Nelly would perform on Monday at the Liberty Ball set to take place after the 60th presidential inauguration ceremony. ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Saturday Sessions: Yola performs "Future Enemies"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Saturday Sessions: Yola performs "Temporary"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Saturday Sessions: Yola performs "Symphony"
Contemporary pop singer Yola makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The singer first started performing in Britain's underground music scene and hit it big with the release of her debut album. ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
It’s time for Democrats to go low | Peter Rothpletz
Democrats should make the next four years of Republican governance as grueling and painful as possible. What the 2024 election results made clear is that the Obama coalition is dead . If Democrats ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Employee Engagement Hasn’t Been This Low Since 2014
Less than a third of employees are engaged, according to a new Gallup report. Here’s how you can keep your team motivated.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next weekABC News - Jan. 13 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Higher Than Most"
Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Favors"
Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Saturday Sessions: Wilderado performs "Talker"
Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
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Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft said it's cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Film concerts: Performing movie music live
An increasingly popular symphony orchestra concert is a screening of a movie such as "Jaws" accompanied by a live performance of the music—reeling in new audiences to the concert hall.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Night Or Day"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Audacious"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Bar Lonely"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance
The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Sabres Hit New Low In Latest Epic Collapse
The Sabres suffered another ugly loss, this time to the Avalanche.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Jobless claims drop to 8-month low to end 2024. Low U.S. unemployment fuels economy.
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Christmas fell to an eight-month low, capping off a year of remarkably low layoffs in a surprising resilient U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Best Fitness Trackers of 2025 for Peak Performance
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Industrial policy must be practical not performative
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shopsFinancial Times - Jan. 2