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Trump campaign worker won Musk’s $1mn election raffle prize

US swing state voters were told to sign petition ‘in support of the constitution’ to get awards

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Italy’s luxury wineries rely on illegal migrant workers

Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers

Financial 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

Jimmy Carter's casket leaves the Capitol

Jimmy Carter's casket left the Capitol Thursday morning after two days of the former president lying in state. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

State media in Chad say an attack on the presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded

ABC News - Jan. 9

Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?

In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation

Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Amazon workers in North Carolina to vote on unionization next month

If the election is successful, the warehouse would be only the second Amazon site in the U.S. to unionize.

CNBC - 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

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Trump's unpredictable streak puts Asia on edge

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, was tongue-tied. Addressing a conference of military and national security professionals in November, he stumbled and ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

German postal workers aim for 7% pay rise in new negotiations

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift

US president-elect’s gambit in the Arctic has unnerved Nuuk and left Copenhagen struggling to respond

Financial Times - Jan. 8

German Bionic unveils Apogee Ultra as a powerful exoskeleton for workers

German Bionic, a pioneer in robotic exoskeleton technology, unveiled its Apogee Ultra exoskeleton to help workers with hard physical jobs.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Gen-Z Workers Are More Stressed and Depressed — and Need Support Now

Your youngest workers may be less engaged and more anxious than they’ve been in years, according to new data.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over property to poll workers

A federal judge in New York held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to turn over personal property to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt in Georgia election workers case

A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt on Monday for failing to comply with court orders in two former Georgia election workers’ efforts to collect their $146 million defamation ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ

A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Hill sits in 4th quarter, hints at leaving Miami

Miami receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at a potential exit from the Dolphins following a season-ending loss Sunday to the New York Jets, in which he did not play in the final quarter, telling reporters ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action

This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.

Inc. - Jan. 5

‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words

After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Jimmy Carter: ‘The American people resent being put in boxes’

Appearing on Meet the Press as a presidential candidate on July 11, 1976, Jimmy Carter talked about his plan to focus on human rights, civil rights, environmentalism and competency as president.

NBC News - Jan. 5

AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.

Wired - Jan. 5

Forklifts Hurt Thousands of Workers Each Year. Factories Are Seeking Alternatives.

Companies say the demand for autonomous versions is growing.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Forget talk of defending workers, the US visa feud is about the market’s needs

Whether in America or Britain, working-class people only matter when immigration is an issue. On the one side stand Silicon Valley moguls and leaders of corporate America; on the other, ...