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Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis
First there was "Tennis for Two," then Atari's "Pong." Tennis has been a popular subject for video games for decades. Now, gaming company 2K Games is putting a unique spin on the classic game with "Topspin Tennis," which features real-life ...CBS News - Top stories -
After TikTok, ban these four other Chinese companies
The White House and Congress should ban four additional Chinese companies, and others like them.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
New Federal Rules Set Overtime Pay Guidelines for Salaried Workers
The Biden administration finalizes overtime regulations for millions more salaried workers who earn less than $43,888 a year.Inc. - Business -
SpaceX Worker Injury Rates Are Alarmingly High for Second Year in a Row
Injury rates among SpaceX employees are as much as nine times higher than the industry average in some facilities.Inc. - Business -
Chef José Andrés says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'
The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity.”ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
José Andrés Eulogizes 7 World Central Kitchen Workers Killed in Gaza
The chef voiced “regret, sorrow and anger” at a Washington memorial for the workers slain while delivering food for his World Central Kitchen.The New York Times - Top stories -
Black and Latino workers die on the job at disproportionate rates, new report shows
Black workers’ job fatality rates are the highest they’ve been in nearly 15 years, and Latino workers die on the job more than any other group, according to a new report.NBC News - Top stories -
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
José Andrés memorializes WCK workers killed in Gaza at National Cathedral service
Celebrity chef and founder of nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) José Andrés memorialized his seven employees killed during an aid mission in Gaza at a service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. “They risked everything to feed ...The Hill - Politics -
Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.”The New York Times - Tech -
17 states sue over rule entitling workers to some abortion accommodations
Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule entitling workers to some abortion accommodations, alleging the regulation adopted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in overreach. The ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Starbucks, Workers United made 'significant progress' in this week's contract talks
Starbucks and the union plan to meet again in late May to keep working on the framework that will inform every single-store contract.CNBC - Business -
Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say
Are cases of bird flu being missed in dairy workers? Experts say it's likely that there are some cases going unreported. Protecting dairy workers should be a top priority.NBC News - Top stories -
United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.CBS News - Top stories -
World Central Kitchen resuming operations in Gaza after killing of 7 workers
World Central Kitchen will be resuming operations in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers earlier this month, the nonprofit organization announced Sunday. The nonprofit organization, founded by celebrity chef José ...The Hill - Politics -
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortionsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Lampedusa aid workers condemn UK’s Rwanda plan after Cleverly visit
Rescuers on Italian island say European governments must open more safe routes to claim refuge. Aid workers on the Italian island of Lampedusa, which is one of Europe’s busiest landing points for asylum seekers, have condemned Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda ...The Guardian - World -
BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Huge fire seen as Ukraine hits Russian oil depots with drone strike
Ukraine claims to have destroyed almost 1 million cubic feet of fuel in a drone strike on Russian state-owned oil depots.CBS News - World - Ukraine -
Oil prices end lower on weak U.S. gasoline demand
Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday, with pressure from U.S. data showing a drop in weekly demand for gasoline outweighing support from the first drop in commercial crude supplies in five weeks.MarketWatch - Business -
Cnooc Posts Record Net Profit on Higher Oil Price, Production
Cnooc reported a record high net profit for the first quarter, supported by increased efforts in oil and gas exploration, and steady growth in net oil and gas production.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Cnooc Posts Record Net Profit on Higher Oil Price, Production
Cnooc reported a record high net profit for the first quarter, supported by increased efforts in oil and gas exploration, and steady growth in net oil and gas production.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Manchester City’s well-oiled winning machine shows no sign of exhaustion
Pep Guardiola’s complaints about his team’s tiredness were hard to believe as they strolled to victory against Brighton. It had been tempting to wonder if some kind of elaborate gag was taking place when the Brighton fan and noted stamina ...The Guardian - World -
Stocks on Track for Weekly Gains as PCE Inflation Hits 2.7%
Stocks climbed, putting the major U.S. indexes on course for weekly gains despite another round of firm inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil prices score weekly gain, breaking run of back-to-back weekly losses
Oil futures finished below Friday’s session highs after the latest U.S. inflation data raised doubts that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.MarketWatch - Business -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Tickets for Labour conference ‘business day’ sold out in hours
Glastonbury-style rush sees attendees pay £3,000 a shot with capacity more than double last year’s eventFinancial Times - Business -
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth beat expectationsFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Governor Kazuo Ueda says weakening currency is having ‘no major impact’ on underlying inflationFinancial Times - World - Japan