Global Economic Slowdown to Force More Workers into Poorly Paid Jobs
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Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.The New York Times - World -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - Business -
It’s Not Just Gaza: Student Protesters See Links to a Global Struggle
In many students’ eyes, the war in Gaza is linked to other issues, such as policing, mistreatment of Indigenous people, racism and the impact of climate change.The New York Times - Top stories -
On global stage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Taiwanese winner says the word China hates
Taiwan is celebrating the latest winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Nymphia Wind, after she called the island a country.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - China -
U.S. accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, in breach of global ban
The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled an international framework for regulation and use of generative AIABC News - Tech - Japan -
Global court in pressure cooker over threat of Israel arrest warrants
Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify the Biden administration's efforts to empower the Palestinian Authority to replace Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Biden administration and Israel’s supporters in Congress are lashing out at the ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Global Growth Forecast Is Lifted but Risks Loom, O.E.C.D. Says
The global economy has proved resilient and inflation has declined, but any widening of the conflict in the Middle East could increase price pressures and dampen growth.The New York Times - Business -
Global Growth Forecast Is Lifted but Risks Loom, O.E.C.D. Says
The global economy has proved resilient and inflation has declined, but any widening of the conflict in the Middle East could increase price pressures and dampen growth.The New York Times - Top stories -
Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Brissett eager to battle Maye for Pats' QB1 job
Veteran QB Jacoby Brissett, who signed a one-year contract with the Patriots in March worth a base value of $8 million, said Wednesday that he looks forward to competing with No. 3 pick Drake Maye for the team's starting job.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.The New York Times - Business -
Treasury Yields Decline Amid U.S. Jobs Resilience
Treasury yields fell as markets coalesced around the idea that the Fed might cut interest rates only once or twice this year, depending on the data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Peloton CEO Dismounts as Company Cuts 400 Jobs
Barry McCarthy ends two-year tenure as the fitness company keeps pedaling to a post-pandemic turnaround.Inc. - Business -
Economic confidence slips for first time since last fall: Gallup
Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped nine points since last month, the first time it has slipped since the fall, a survey by Gallup found. The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which summarizes the public’s view on the current economic ...The Hill - Politics -
Argentina president’s scaled-down economic package wins approval in lower house
Argentina President Javier Milei’s scaled-back package of reform measures designed to turn around an economy with the highest rate of inflation in the world won approval from in the lower-house of congress.MarketWatch - Business -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Adults, not students, are America’s problem
Campus protests are being routinely mishandledFinancial Times - Business -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Biden’s worst-case economic scenario is unfolding at the worst possible time
The economic growth that the administration hoped would at least outstrip inflation’s increase — and reverse some of that cumulative effect — is not.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Hotel Workers Plan Rallies in 18 Cities Ahead of Contract Negotiations
Unionized employees of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties will take to the streets May 1, seeking major pay increases in a sign of organized labor's growing clout.Inc. - Business -
California Disney Characters Follow Florida Co-Workers Into Unionization
The California characters are seeking to organize with the Actors' Equity Association, whereas the Florida characters have been part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for four decades.Inc. - Business - Florida -
Gunmen kill a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
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What the US non-compete ban could mean for workers
Restrictive clauses intended for highly paid workers now affect tens of millionsFinancial Times - World -
Gunmen kill a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwestABC News - Health -
Gunmen kill a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwestABC News - World -
Greek court drops espionage charges against aid workers
Accused were arrested in Lesbos and accused of facilitating illegal entry of migrants into the country . A Greek court’s decision to drop criminal charges against dozens of international aid workers accused of espionage and facilitating the ...The Guardian - World -
Nigeria Workers' Day: Civil servants get pay rises up to 35%
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Applications for Skilled Worker Visas Drop Sharply After Crackdown
Efforts to curb fraud in the H-1B lottery program are paying off, says U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which worked to halt abuse of the process.Inc. - Business -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Trade unions warn Labour to honour pledges to boost UK workers’ rights
Promise of hostile reaction to any dilution of ‘New Deal’ as party prepares to water down proposed reformsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Body recovered of fifth worker who died in Baltimore bridge collapse
Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez was one of six construction workers killed when a container ship collided with bridge in March. The body of a fifth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recovered.. ...The Guardian - World -
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy Steps Down as Company Cuts 15% of Workers
Barry McCarthy took over as C.E.O. in February 2022 to revive Peloton from its late-pandemic slump, but the company has struggled to become profitable.The New York Times - Business -
Brazil posts strong job figures, signals stronger activity; inflation a concern
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How good is OpenAI’s Sora video model — and will it transform jobs?
The FT asked workers in animation, advertising and real estate to test rival AI systems that create short clipsFinancial Times - Business -
'Like a job interview in front of 10,000 - I hate fighting'
Briton Stuart Austin "hates fighting" but says he's the "best he's ever been".BBC News - Top stories -
'I quit my job to search for my missing dog'
Jo Bean says the hunt for her five-year-old lurcher Rosie has taken over her life.BBC News - Top stories