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Rivian's 2024 Layoffs Hit Second Gear as Truck Maker Sheds More Workers
As EV sales sputter, the faltering company cuts 1 percent of its workforce in a second round of firings this year.Inc. - Business -
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 staff members to comply with Texas’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban that went into effect earlier this year. About 200 students at ...The Hill - Politics -
Scotland Retreats on ‘Out of Reach’ 2030 Climate Change Target
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Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Dems sit back as House GOP dukes it out over foreign aid
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Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'30 Rock' actor says his 'heart goes out' to students after visit canceled over 'lifestyle'
A “30 Rock” actor said his “heart goes out” to students at a middle school in Pennsylvania after a scheduled event with him was canceled by the local school board. Maulik Pancholy, who is openly gay, said in a Thursday Instagram post he “learned ...The Hill - Politics -
Employment law is a minefield for bosses and workers
The backlog of cases at tribunals, often seeking compensation for minor slights, serves no one except the lawyersFinancial Times - World -
Dr Martens’ Ije Nwokorie: would-be saviour of bootmaker’s IPO promise
Shoemaker has issued five profit warnings since private equity firm Permira listed it in London in 2021Financial Times - Business -
Nicolas Jackson’s promise hindered by tyranny of expectations at Chelsea | Jonathan Liew
Forward, who faces Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday, has managed a debut season goal tally up there with big names. The pure poacher’s instinct. The understanding of timing and angles, the striker’s sixth sense for exactly where the ball ...The Guardian - World -
‘I hope she will do it’: Iga Swiatek backs Emma Raducanu to win more titles
World No 1 beats Raducanu 7-6 (2), 6-3 at Stuttgart OpenSwiatek will face Elena Rybakina in semi-finalEmma Raducanu’s progress in the Stuttgart Open was halted in straight sets by the world No 1, Iga Swiatek.. The Polish four-time grand slam ...The Guardian - World -
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association conference in Las Vegas drew felons, disgraced politicians, election deniers and conspiracy theorists.NBC News - Top stories -
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.BBC News - Top stories -
The Oldest Living M.L.B. Player Walks Down Memory Lane
Before Art Schallock turns 100 this month, the former Yankees pitcher recalls tales of Yogi Berra and Ted Williams.The New York Times - Sports -
Worsening allergies tied to climate change and severe weather
As doctors report more severe allergy symptoms in patients, scientists are blaming climate change and severe weather. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Biden delivers remarks to electrical union workers
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Job Confidence Dips Among U.S. Workers
New LinkedIn data shows that Americans are feeling less secure in their jobs than in January. The sentiment among job seekers is even worse.Inc. - Business -
The Wolf Among Us 2 Is Still In Production This Year Despite Layoffs, New Images Revealed
New images from The Wolf Among Us 2 have been released, confirming that Telltale Games is still working on the game, despite it being announced back in 2019.. On the Telltale community forums, the developer showed off four new screenshots from The ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fallout Season 2 Is Happening, Amazon Confirms
Ahead of the series premiere of Fallout last week, some fans of the franchise worried that dropping all of the Season 1 episodes on a single day might hurt its chances for renewal. Fortunately, that didn't turn out to be the case. Amazon Prime ...GameSpot - Tech -
Claudia Winkleman on swearing, success and secrets: ‘I had to sign a contract promising not to sing’
With three hit shows – Strictly, The Traitors and the returning The Piano – Claudia Winkleman is TV’s hottest presenter. She talks about being tone deaf, being a style icon … and why she’s allergic to praise. Claudia Winkleman is convinced she ...The Guardian - World -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Biden’s LNG pause a sensible step for climate stability, health of communities
President Biden has spoken eloquently of the existential threat posed by the climate crisis. He must begin to govern like a leader, take even stronger action, and stand up to those who would seek to undo the temporary LNG pause he just recently ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Bezos Earth Fund Commits to Continue Financing Climate Targets Group
Philanthropic body denies accusations of exerting influence over Science Based Targets initiativeThe Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet | How sustainable fashion reduces greenhouse gasses
In this episode of “Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores the innovative ways both people and companies are making fashion more sustainable ahead of Earth Day.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Kenya’s ‘blood desert’: can walking donor banks and drones help more patients survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation. In his small cubicle in Lodwar County referral ...The Guardian - World -
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
Five Japanese autoworkers have narrowly escaped an attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosive-laden vest near their vehicle in Pakistan's southern port city of KarachiABC News - World - Pakistan -
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
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EU Proposes UK Talks to Ease Stays for Students, Young Workers
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Biden tries to appeal to union workers by bashing Trump for inheriting his wealth
President Biden worked to appeal to union workers Friday by bashing former President Trump for inheriting his wealth. The president painted a picture of his upbringing compared to Trump’s while talking at a Washington, D.C., conference for the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Factory workers vote on whether to unionize Tennessee Volkswagen plant
Votes are almost in from factory workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee deciding whether to join the United Auto Workers (UAW), an election that could signal more momentum in organized labor following a year of high-profile strikes and major ...The Hill - Politics -
VW workers vote on union in Tennessee — a key test for organized labor
If the UAW prevails, the Chattanooga factory would be the only unionized foreign commercial carmaker in the U.S.CBS News - Top stories -
Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Steelbook Preorders On Sale At Amazon
One of the biggest DC Comics events of all time, Crisis on Infinite Earth, was recently adapted into an animated film. The first part of the multiverse epic was released earlier this year, and preorders for Justice League: Crisis on Infinite ...GameSpot - Tech -
Asus Customizable Xbox Controller Drops To Lowest Price Yet At Amazon
The ROG Raikiri and Raikiri Pro Xbox controllers from Asus are discounted for a limited time at Amazon. The deal drops the price for the wireless ROG Raikiri Pro model to just $110 (was $150), and the standard ROG Raikiri controller down to $80 ...GameSpot - Tech -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
P&G Sales Boosted by Higher Prices Outside the U.S.
Higher prices for diapers and razors boosted sales and profits at Procter & Gamble in the latest quarter, but the maker of Pampers and Tide said it held the line on goods in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump Media CEO Asks Nasdaq to Help Enforce Short-Selling Rules
Shares of Truth Social’s parent are up about 10% premarket, setting up another volatile session. Trump Media’s CEO asked for helping in preventing illegal naked short selling.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World