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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 -
How climate change is impacting seasonal allergies
Millions of Americans who suffer seasonal allergies are seeing their symptoms start earlier and last longer. Dave Malkoff takes a look at what's causing the change and how people are dealing with it.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
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 -
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponedABC News - World - Climate -
Amazon invests another $2.75B in Anthropic — reportedly ‘largest’ in company history
Anthropic has been on a tear lately, releasing its powerful, new Claude 3 family of large language models (LLMs).VentureBeat - Tech -
Joni Mitchell, Following Neil Young, Returns to Spotify After Protest
Her music has quietly reappeared on the streaming service, two years after a departure over what she called “lies” about Covid-19 vaccines in podcasts.The New York Times - Tech -
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 -
S&P issues negative outlook on five U.S. regional banks due to risky office space exposure
Higher office space vacancies trigger rise in criticized and modified loans, as a maturity wall loomsMarketWatch - Business -
Companies will soon have to disclose how they’re managing climate-related risk. That’s good news for stock investors.
A long-overdue step toward giving investors crucial information to make informed decisions.MarketWatch - Business -
6 workers presumed dead after cargo ship crash destroys Baltimore bridge
The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, partially collapsed early Tuesday, police said. It was hit by a ship, officials said.NBC News - Top stories -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
Corporate profits soar
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Corporate profits, economic growth skyrocket During the final quarter of 2023, gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate ...The Hill - Politics -
Japan's corporate service inflation steady in February
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Matthews: Autocrats gonna mandate: health insurance, vaccines, EVs and more
We saw it with ObamaCare, COVID-19 vaccines, EVs and many other issues — e.g., the mandated use of ethanol in gasoline. And they may be coming for your gas stove next.The Hill - Politics -
Amazon’s Secret to Unlocking Innovation
Inspire new ideas through the power of yes.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Bug Zappers Are Swarming on Amazon
Amazon listings for low-cost tech products can send shoppers down a rabbit hole of weird brand names, duplicate listings, and suspect reviews. Data from Fakespot shows bug zappers are ascendant.Wired - Tech -
The Secret to Surviving Climate Apocalypse
The town of Bombay Beach, Calif., offers its residents a tight-knit community in the midst of catastrophe.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
Biden, Promising Corporate Tax Increases, Has Cut Taxes Overall
President Biden has called for $5 trillion in new taxes on corporations and high earners. But his record so far is as a net tax cutter.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Canada Goose shares drop after plans to cut 17% of corporate workforce
Canada Goose shares retreated Tuesday after the Canadian clothing company said it was again chopping head office jobs in a bid to reduce costs and position for longer-term growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
Economic impact of Baltimore bridge collapse
Operations at the Port of Baltimore were halted after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday. The collapse will impact shipping routes and trade in the region. David Lynch, a global economics correspondent for the Washington Post, joins ...CBS News - Top stories -
Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest
Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.BBC News - Top stories -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
How the Baltimore bridge collapse will impact Maryland residents
Residents in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, will have to find alternate routes to get to Baltimore County after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday. The bridge crossed the Patapsco River, connecting both counties as part of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Sizing Up the Economic Impact of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
With vessel traffic suspended at the Port of Baltimore, companies that transport cars and coal are looking for alternatives.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How cruises are impacted by Baltimore bridge collapse
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the harbor has been closed to marine traffic causing Carnival Cruise Line to reroute some ships.CBS News - Top stories -
Online shoppers are feeling frustrated. Blame it on the ‘Amazon effect’?
A new survey says consumers find e-commerce sites often fail to meet expectations. Experts say that’s because shoppers have become accustomed to how Amazon gets things done to their liking.MarketWatch - Business -
Eli Lilly strikes drug dispensing deal with Amazon
Retail group agrees first partnership with a big drug company since launching online pharmacy business in 2020Financial Times - Business -
Amazon Drivers Are Employees, Top Wisconsin Court Rules
Drivers in the Amazon Flex program are eligible for unemployment insurance, a verdict that will affect the gig economy.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Amazon Invests $2.75 Billion More in AI Startup Anthropic
The tech giant’s total stake has grown to $4 billion, its largest investment in another company.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Amazon Adds $2.75 Billion to its Stake in Anthropic
The latest investment brings Amazon’s total stake in the San Francisco company to $4 billion.The New York Times - Tech - Amazon -
Islamist terror returns to Russia
Using Moscow attack as a pretext to intensify war on Ukraine would be an outrageFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Conservatives’ decade of clean energy and climate leadership
Look across the political landscape, from Congress to states to the energy industry, and you will find conservatives engaging heavily in the climate debate — and winning it.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Call for protest exclusion zones outside schools
A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in 2021.BBC News - Top stories -
Tractors in Westminster: Watch live as farmers protest in London
Farmers' activist groups have organised protests in London against low-cost agricultural imports.BBC News - Top stories -
Today's worsening climate crisis needs the leaders of tomorrow
We will strengthen our leadership when we elect more climate champions and enough potential climate leaders throughout society rise to the challenge.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Biden, Interrupted by Gaza Protesters, Says They ‘Have a Point’
After his event in North Carolina was disrupted by demonstrators, the president said that “we need to get a lot more care into Gaza.”The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: 'They have a point'
President Joe Biden responded to pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his health care speech Tuesday, saying, "They have a point."NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: "They have a point"
The majority of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll. On Tuesday, President Biden acknowledged pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina. Semafor politics reporter ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Climate change could affect timekeeping, study says
Melting ice is slowing the Earth's rotation, affecting how time is calculated, a new study says.BBC News - Top stories - Climate