Flooding Back Workforce

Men over 70 are flooding back into the workforce

The headline figure of 12,000 jobs from the latest labor-market report is getting all the attention — but as usual, the much more interesting stuff is buried in the fine print.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back

A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea

When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Germany's Habeck defends bonus for those returning to workforce

World - Yahoo News - October 15

McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce

The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Slowdown in demand for consulting services leads Big Four accounting firm to post weakest revenue growth since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Beyond Inc. to Cut Workforce by About 20%

Beyond Inc. is cutting about 20% of its workforce as part of broader review of its cost structure, which comes after the company invested about $65 million in two retailers to help restore Bed Bath ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Dropbox to cut 20% of workforce as it moves to boost growth

Dropbox Inc.’s stock rose 3.9% Wednesday after the online-storage platform said it expects third-quarter earnings to meet or beat guidance for revenue and other metrics but also said it’s cutting ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Sage Therapeutics’ stock falls 4.7% as biotech unveils plan to cut 33% of workforce

More than 165 jobs to go as company seeks to extend cash runway and focus on postpartum drug launch.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles

Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, according to CEO Drew Houston.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles

Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, CEO Drew Houston announced Wednesday in a note to staff. The company is in a “transitional period” as its file sync ...

America’s Flooding Problem

We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

AI Slop Is Flooding Medium

The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Flood situation in France gradually easing

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?

The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

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

Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links

Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the region

World - ABC News - October 17

Severe weather with heavy flooding in southern France

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Extreme weather causes severe flooding in parts of France

World - Yahoo News - October 17

France Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers unleashed torrents of brackish water that cut off roads, swept away cars and swamped buildings.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27

One dead as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands

World - Yahoo News - October 20

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95

About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Flash floods kill at least 95 people in Spain

At least 95 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.

Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Spanish authorities say dozens of people have died in flash flooding that is the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

Spanish authorities said 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted transportation. Rainstorms caused flooding in a wide swath of ...

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Men over 70 are flooding back into the workforce

The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back

A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea

Germany's Habeck defends bonus for those returning to workforce

McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce

EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Beyond Inc. to Cut Workforce by About 20%

Dropbox to cut 20% of workforce as it moves to boost growth

Sage Therapeutics’ stock falls 4.7% as biotech unveils plan to cut 33% of workforce

Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles

Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles

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Flood situation in France gradually easing

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods

Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links

Severe weather with heavy flooding in southern France

Extreme weather causes severe flooding in parts of France

France Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding

Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27

One dead as flooding hits Italy's northeast flatlands

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines

Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95

Flash floods kill at least 95 people in Spain

Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead

Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain

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