Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?

Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business

At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others

Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...

CBS News - 6d

Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...

VentureBeat - Feb. 20

Nick Offerman uses woodworking skills to help young people

Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people ...

CBS News - 2h

Poker in the workplace?

CBS News' Tina Kraus meets a British woman determined to help businesses thrive by teaching employees poker skills, which she says can boost the odds of winning in the workplace.

CBS News - 1d

As the far right surges around the globe, what can a new TV series about Mussolini teach us? | Caroline Moorehead

Joe Wright’s new drama gives a theatrical take on the dictator’s flaws but there is so much more history viewers need to know. On 3 January 1925, Benito Mussolini delivered the most important ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help

Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.

Inc. - Feb. 21

How animals can help fight climate change

It's widely known that humans' use of fossil fuels has contributed to the increase of planet-warming greenhouse gases. But animals might hold a key in combating climate change. Researchers on ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Can debt relief help with collections debt?

If you're dealing with calls and letters from debt collectors, debt relief could provide the fix you're looking for.

CBS News - 6d

Artificial intelligence can help predict the next pandemic

AI’s potential to detect and prevent disease is limitless, and allows us to address public health in a manner that is proactive, not just reactive.

The Hill - 4d

Who can help me with IRS tax debt?

If you owe the IRS money for back taxes and need some extra help, there are a few different options to consider.

CBS News - 1d

Can a HELOC help fight inflation? Experts weigh in

With inflation steadily rising in recent months, some homeowners may want to consider a HELOC for help. Here's why.

CBS News - 3h

Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?

A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.

Inc. - 4d

Meta’s New Business AI Will Help You Sell Stuff to Customers

The program from Meta is designed to pursue sales according to your own playbook, even letting would-be buyers know about discounts or sales.

Inc. - 23h

Identifying Brands as Black-Owned Can Pay Off for Businesses

Researchers found that the label helped raise awareness of businesses they might not have considered before.

Inc. - 5d

Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests

The discovery clashes with the traditional image of humans evolving on the savannas of East Africa.

The New York Times - 5d

This Productivity Tip Can Help Improve Your Tax Season

You have to do your taxes and run your business. Here’s how to be productive at both.

Inc. - 4d

For sale by owner: Federal office buildings can help the housing crisis

The Trump administration is considering selling or canceling leases on thousands of empty federal buildings to help solve the dual problems of a surplus of empty federal office buildings and the ...

The Hill - 1d

These 5 actions can help protect your personal and financial data

Protecting personal and financial information should be part of a strategy to ensure overall financial well-being, regardless of the political climate.

CNBC - 1d

On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business

After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Eggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.

A new genre of content has emerged online surrounding all things eggs, as people scramble to find ways to get the grocery item amid soaring prices.

NBC News - Feb. 23

A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say

Officials say a first-of-its-kind project will use a swarm of small, independent submersibles to monitor, protect and provide data on offshore artificial reefs whose purpose is to attract new ...

ABC News - Feb. 24

Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom

US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency drive

Financial Times - Feb. 26

From Castle to Collier: Six rising rookies who can help win your league

Stephon Castle is one of several rookies who are finishing the season strong. Here's what it means for fantasy and betting.

ESPN - Feb. 26

This money pro’s wealth-building secrets can help you gain financial independence

Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K, wants you to be smart about spending and saving.

MarketWatch - 4d

Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help

In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.

CNBC - 2d

Tariffs can help US workers. But Trump’s doing them all wrong | Dustin Guastella

Trump’s levies won’t bring factories home. But combined with infrastructure investment, protectionism can be a progressive boon. In the run-up to the 2024 election, a lot of people were ringing ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise

Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK

BBC News - Feb. 21

Canadiens Held Annual Skills Contest

The skills competition was the one thing that never got old in the All-Star weekend, at least for me. Since the event was scrapped this season to make way for the 4 Nations Face-Off, seeing the ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

What Gettysburg teaches us about Ukraine and America

President Trump's comments about Ukraine remind us of the ideals enunciated by Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, highlighting the global dimension of the struggle for freedom and democracy.

The Hill - Feb. 25

Glasner thriving at Crystal Palace after rollercoaster run of emotions

Manager marked first anniversary at club with victory and team are hoping to combine away record with more success at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner comes across as one of the Premier League’s more ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

I Teach at Harvard. Store Managers See Me as a Threat.

Maybe I just wanted to be seen as something other than a threat, a nuisance, because I happen to be Black.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

When This Stanford Professor Got Cancer, He Decided to Teach a Class About It

Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - Feb. 20