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Building-Products Distributor QXO Prepares to Nominate Directors Over Beacon Deal

QXO publishes offer to buy Beacon for $124.25 per share, says it has been rebuffed time and again.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up

The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Road workers find body in motorway undergrowth

Police say the body was found by National Highways road workers.

BBC News - Jan. 14

New rule could slash nicotine levels in tobacco products

The Biden administration is poised to try to lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products, an eleventh-hour effort that’s been years in the making. The move would give the White House one ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

5 Simple Productivity Tricks Anyone Can Use

The only morning ritual that matters is the one that makes you productive all day.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Boeing production in 2024 expected to be less than half of rival Airbus

US planemaker may have delivered 340 aircraft compared with 766 of European group, analysis suggests. Boeing is expected to confirm it made less than half of the aircraft of its rival Airbus in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Everton hopeful of swift David Moyes appointment after productive talks

Former manager to return with two-and-a-half year deal Owners hope Moyes can steer team away from relegation Everton are hopeful of appointing David Moyes as Sean Dyche’s replacement after a day ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

AmberCycle forges alliances to boost circular textile production in China

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

For Hollywood workers, L.A. fires are the latest setback as productions halt

Already grappling with a production slowdown, Hollywood workers now face another hurdle with the fallout from the Southern California fires.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Lands’ End winter sale: 13 best products to shop

Lands’ End is currently discounting apparel for men, women and children, including winter essentials like coats, pants, gloves and more.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died Thursday

ABC News - Jan. 9

Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025

Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans

From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Greenlanders are worried to find themselves on Trump’s shopping list

Donald Trump has doubled down on his ambition to buy Greenland using economic or military pressure. Residents of its capital of Nuuk are unhappy about it.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Altium in Economy 4.0: Connecting Electronics Production for Accelerated Innovation

Altium and Renesas are enabling the drive toward Economy 4.0 ─ the digitized, interconnected, and automated economy that integrates data, AI, and the Internet of Things ─ by connecting and ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025

Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Fallout Season 2 Production Delayed Due To Massive California Fires

The massive Palisades blaze in Southern California has prompted production to halt on a variety of projects in and around Los Angeles, including Fallout Season 2. The sophomore season was ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat

President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product

Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.

Inc. - Jan. 8

These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity

U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.

Inc. - Jan. 8

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Finding the Magic, Just in Time

Clare Cory was 59 years old and had been single almost her whole life. She thought her love story was over. Then everything changed.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Chris Grier: We had "productive conversations" on Monday with Tyreek Hill

It sounds like the Dolphins won't be playing hardball with Hill after he refused to play on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

How to use AI to be more productive and successful at work

Smarter by CNBC Make It's online course will help you understand new AI tools and how you can use them to save time at work, in your business, and in life.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Questions to ask yourself ... to find a new hobby

Social prescribing expert and professor of psychobiology Daisy Fancourt on how hobbies enrich lives. Think about how many minutes you have spent versus what you wish you’d spent. Continue ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

This Is the Only Cure for Toxic Productivity, According to a Psychotherapist

Are you always productive but never fulfilled? That’s called toxic productivity, and psychology offers a cure.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Lucid reports record quarterly vehicle deliveries, meets production target

Lucid Group on Monday reported record quarterly vehicle deliveries for the fourth quarter and confirmed production of more than 9,000 vehicles in 2024 — meeting a previously announced target.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Lucid reports record quarterly vehicle deliveries, meets production target

Lucid Group on Monday reported record quarterly vehicle deliveries for the fourth quarter and confirmed production of more than 9,000 vehicles in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 6

ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production

Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

5 Productivity Skills You Need to Learn in 2025

Power up your productivity levels by going back to basics. Honing these five soft skills can help you improve your workflow in the new year.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?

Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boom

Financial Times - Jan. 4

It's Called a Premortem---and It's the Most Productive Thing You'll Do All Year

Forget about making a New Year’s resolution. Have you tried imagining your deathbed?

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Save 50% off popular skin care products at Sephora right now

From now until Jan. 17, Sephora is hosting its Top Skincare Brands Sale. Each day, you can save 50% off select skin care products from popular brands, including Kiehl’s and Sunday Riley.

NBC News - Jan. 3