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Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Chinese Workers in Pakistan
The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.The New York Times - World - Pakistan -
Baltimore bridge worker deaths highlight dangers of essential jobs
The presumed deaths of six road workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are shining a spotlight on the risks associated with essential jobs, especially for low-income and immigrant workers. A construction crew of eight men was on-site ...The Hill - Politics -
Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years
Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 years, according to a new YouGov survey. Around 61 percent of Americans in the survey said it is either “[v]ery likely” or “[s]omewhat likely” that another world war ...The Hill - Politics -
Remote workers who switch to in-office jobs are boosting their pay by as much as 30%, says new research
Wage increases for in-person jobs coincide with more companies cracking down on enforcing their return-to-office mandates.CNBC - Business -
Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than 50 years agoABC News - Sports -
1 dead in Indianapolis shooting, with off-duty officer among 5 wounded, police say
One person was killed and five others, including an off-duty police officer, were injured in a shooting near a bar in Indianapolis, Indiana, police said.ABC News - Top stories -
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says having No. 5 draft pick is like owning No. 1 when you have a great quarterback
Coincidentally, the Chargers have the No. 5 pick in the draftCBS Sports - Sports -
Barcelona 3-1 Brann (agg 5-2): Women’s Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live reaction
WCL updates from the 5.45pm GMT kick-off (first leg 2-1)Chelsea ease past Ajax | And mail Sarah any match thoughtsDoes anyone else absolutely love the Champions League anthem? I turn up my TV every time it comes on. Kick-off imminent.. The players ...The Guardian - World - UEFA Champions League -
The Secret Salary Survey That Provides N.F.L. Coaches With Leverage
In a league structured to create parity, paying coaches is one potential avenue for competitive advantages.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
Half of women in music experience discrimination, survey finds
Misogyny and harassment are still major problems for female musicians in the UK, a new report finds.BBC News - Top stories -
Keeping Migrants on the Job
The White House can let more asylum seekers keep work permits.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ericsson will cut 1,200 jobs in Sweden
Ericsson announced on Monday that it will lay off about 1,200 employees in Sweden as the telecommunications company faces slowed demand for its 5G equipment.CNBC - Business -
Over half of homeowners fear impact of climate change on property: Survey
Story at a glance The rise of climate change-related extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes and heat waves is worrying homeowners in the U.S. A roughly 2,000-person LendingTree survey published Monday found that 51 percent of homeowners ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Kraft: Let down by Pats doc; vows survey fixes
Patriots owner Robert Kraft vows to improve the team's standing in the NFLPA survey that ranked his team 29th out of 32.ESPN - Sports -
China's economy is on track for 'strong' March performance, survey says
China's economy is ending the first quarter on a "strong" note, according to a business survey published by the China Beige Book on Thursday.CNBC - Business - China -
Volkswagen workers to vote on union representation in April
Volkswagen workers at a Chattanooga, Tenn., plant will hold a union election between April 17 and 19, United Auto Workers announced on Monday. The landmark vote could make the VW facility the UAW’s first major win since a strike led to a new ...The Hill - Politics -
Road workers facing knives, machetes and guns
Highway workers are having to "dive for cover" after being threatened by drivers over lane closures.BBC News - Top stories -
The DOJ is investigating dozens of threats against election workers
The Department of Justice is investigating dozens of threats made to election workers, federal officials said Monday, and has charged 20 individuals so far.NBC News - Politics -
Ketamine Therapy Offers Hope for This Emergency Worker
Rob C., a firefighter in Idaho, undergoes psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in an attempt to address his PTSD.The New York Times - Top stories -
Care worker migrant surge 'should've been obvious'
The former independent borders watchdog has criticised the Home Office's approach foreign care staff and airport security.BBC News - Top stories -
Recovery efforts continue for Baltimore bridge workers
Officials are continuing efforts to recover six workers who are presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.CBS News - Top stories -
Construction worker remembers victims of Key Bridge collapse
A last-minute shift change may have saved the life of a construction worker who was originally scheduled to fil potholes on the Key Bridge when it collapsed. Nicole Sganga shares his story.CBS News - Top stories -
Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Risk and Reward of Taking the Unsexiest Job at a Sex Company
Adult-entertainment companies need white-collar professionals, but pivoting to a “normal”job later can be a challenge when your résumé is risqué.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sources: Smith leaves Wazzu for Stanford job
Kyle Smith, who led Washington State to a 25-10 record and an NCAA tournament berth this season, will be the next men's basketball coach at Stanford, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Co-workers worry about missing colleagues in bridge collapse
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said an unknown number of workers were doing repairs on the Baltimore bridge when it was hit. At least six people are missing, authorities said.NBC News - Top stories -
Hot AI Job Market Means Meta Is Offering Jobs Without Interviews, Zuck Emailing Candidates Himself
If you have the latest in-demand tech skill set, Meta likes you. Really, really, likes you.Inc. - Business -
Here's how much people are willing to spend on weight loss drugs, according to a new survey
Some patients are willing to pay more for GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy than others — and it's strongly correlated to their annual income.CNBC - Business -
Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds
Almost half of all voters say forgiving student loan debt is an important issue in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds.CNBC - Business -
Biden pulls even with Trump as economic view improves slightly, CNBC survey shows
Forty-six percent of voters in the CNBC All-America Economic survey chose Trump and 45% picked Biden.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
1 killed, 1 injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California
A mountain lion attack left one person dead and another injured in a remote area of Northern California on Saturday, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - California -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
1 killed, 1 injured in California mountain lion attack
A man was killed and his brother was injured when a mountain lion attacked them about 50 miles east of Sacramento. It's the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in more than 20 years. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - Top stories - California -
Labor Board Faults Illegal Severance Agreements SpaceX Forced Workers to Sign
The NLRB says the non-disparagement clauses and other curbs infringe on workers' ability to advocate for better conditions.Inc. - Business -
Return-to-office mandates can't fix stagnant post-COVID worker productivity
One thing the rise of remote work has taught us is that the workplace can be a productivity black hole.The Hill - Politics -
Man charged with murder after stabbing of Black teen worker at Illinois Walmart
Timothy Carter, 28, in custody over killing of Jason Jenkins, 18, in attack criminal complaint says appears to be racially motivated . An Illinois man has been arrested after the fatal stabbing of a teenage employee at a Walmart last Sunday, in ...The Guardian - World -
20 have been charged for threatening election workers around the country: Feds
A concerted Justice Department effort to prosecute those who threatened election workers since 2020 has resulted in 20 prosecutions, the department announced Monday. The news comes as Arizona prosecutors announced the sentencing of a man who ...The Hill - Politics -
Report: 40 Percent of Managers Hope to Replace Some Workers With AI This Year
'Alexa, does my manager think they can replace me with an AI?' 'Yes. In fact, please pack your desk now. And have a nice day.'Inc. - Business -
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6 missing Baltimore bridge workers presumed dead, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that the six missing workers in the Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead and it is suspending search and rescue efforts. Lynda Tran, former senior adviser to Transportation Secretary Pete ...CBS News - Top stories