More than 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers went on strike at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), a vital logistics hub for the parcel delivery company, during the busiest time of the year.
Wikipedia, wrapped up. Here are the most viewed articles on the internet encyclopedia in 2023
Do you remember what you searched for in 2023? Well, you have Wikipedia to prove it. The English Wikipedia achieved over 84 billion views this year.
Gas prices in the U.S. have either declined or stabilized for 10 consecutive weeks. Here’s why
It’s not just you. Across the United States, people have felt that gas prices have become more moderate in recent months. Gas prices have either declined or stabilized since September 19 – indicating a decrease lasting nearly 70 days.
Google will begin deleting “inactive” accounts in December. Here’s what you need to know
Do you have a Google account that you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should check in before the end of the week.
New incentives may boost personal job satisfaction, but few employers are making changes
The COVID-19 pandemic turned work habits upside down for people around the world, with millions working from home, at least partially, on workdays.
Black Friday is here. What you need to know about the history and evolution of the holiday sales event
If you haven’t guessed it already from the influx of promotional ads in your inbox, the holiday shopping season is upon us. And Black Friday is just around the corner.
From Hollywood to the auto industry, organized unions are making a strong comeback. What is the state of unions today?
From Hollywood to auto assembly lines, labor unions in the United States are once again in the national spotlight.
WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in stunning collapse of a company once valued at nearly $50 billion
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It marks a stunning but expected fall for the office-sharing company that was once considered Wall Street’s darling and promised to change the way people work worldwide.
WeWork’s stock trading halted as bankruptcy rumors swirl around office-sharing company
Trading of WeWork shares has been halted amid rumors that the office-sharing company, which at one point was valued at nearly $47 billion, would seek bankruptcy protection.
Automotive workers are the latest to shine a spotlight on the U.S. workforce. What is the state of unions today?
From auto assembly lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is once again front and center in the national discourse.
GM’s Cruise suspends its autonomous robotaxi operations nationwide
GM’s Cruise announces that it is suspending its nationwide autonomous robotaxi operations as the service works to regain public trust.
Bitcoin prices have doubled this year, and new investment avenues may drive prices up
Bitcoin is experiencing a new moment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged to nearly $35,000 this week, marking its highest value in almost 18 months.
Farewell to more DVD discs? Best Buy plans to end the sale of physical movies in the coming months
Best Buy says goodbye to watching movies on physical discs. The consumer electronics retailer plans to end the sale of DVDs and Blu-rays by early 2024 – with physical movie sales in stores and online remaining as is during the holiday season.
Expected
Increase in the tax gap between taxes owed in the United States and those paid, according to the IRS
The tax gap between money owed to the IRS and what has been paid is expected to continue rising. For the years 2021 and 2020, the estimated total tax gap increased to $688 billion and $601 billion, respectively.
The power dynamics of labor and union products are everywhere. But for how long?
From auto assembly lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is making a national comeback.
Data breach at MGM Resorts expected to cost the massive casino company more than $100 million
The data breach described by MGM Resorts as a cyberattack is expected to cost the massive casino company more than $100 million.
What will a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans, and travel impacts explained
With the ongoing deadlock in Washington, a government shutdown seems inevitable before the deadline of this holiday.
Chase UK will soon prevent its customers from conducting cryptocurrency transactions due to an increase in fraudulent activities
Chase UK, the British digital bank owned by JP Morgan, says it will block customers from conducting cryptocurrency transactions starting next month – citing an increase in fraudulent activities and scams.
Stanford says it will return all donations from FTX after lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents
Following a lawsuit alleging that Stanford University received millions of dollars in donations from FTX Trading, the school says it will return all the funds from donations collected from the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange.
Spicy food challenges have a long history. Have they become overhyped?
A tortilla chip manufacturer’s decision to pull its super spicy product from store shelves after a teenager’s death has reignited interest in the challenges marketed by brands that have widely spread online.
After warnings about its future, WeWork seeks to renegotiate most of its contracts
WeWork says it will renegotiate most of its contracts, an announcement that comes just weeks after the shared workspace provider issued a warning about its future viability.
Court upholds daily fine against Norwegian regulator imposed on Meta totaling $100,000 over privacy concerns in ads
Meta lost a legal battle to freeze an order from Norway’s data protection authority imposing heavy fines on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for advertising practices that violate user privacy.
From strikes to new union contracts, the roots of Labor Day are particularly strong in labor-supportive organizing this year
While many may associate Labor Day with major retail sales and summer barbecues, the roots of Labor Day in labor-supportive organizing appear particularly strong this year.
T-Mobile to lay off 5,000 employees, or about 7% of its workforce, in the coming weeks
Wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to cut 5,000 jobs, or approximately 7% of its workforce. In an email to employees shared in a regulatory report on Thursday, CEO Mike Sievert said salaries will be affected over the next five weeks and impact T-Mobile workers nationwide – especially those working in corporate roles.
WeWork’s future: What to know after the company announced concerns about its ability to stay in business
Last week, WeWork stated that there are “significant doubts” about its ability to remain in business, sparking speculation about the future of the troubled shared workspace company.
Resignation
Pinterest Directors Resign from Nextdoor Board in Response to Antitrust Enforcement Efforts
The Department of Justice says that directors from Pinterest have resigned from the board of Nextdoor in response to the agency’s efforts to enforce antitrust laws aimed at preventing officials from holding similar positions in competing companies.
Technical Glitch at Bank of Ireland Allowed Customers to Withdraw Funds They Didn’t Have
Some customers of the Bank of Ireland were able to withdraw funds they didn’t have on Tuesday and early Wednesday, thanks to a technical glitch that lasted for several hours and also halted many of the bank’s online services.
WeWork Warning Raises Speculation About Company’s Future
WeWork said last week that there are “significant doubts” about its ability to remain in business, raising speculation about the future of the troubled shared workspace company.
He’s “Ken” Only, But Will the “Barbie” Movie Change His Popularity?
On screen and off, he’s just living in Barbie’s world. As evident in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster film about the famous Mattel doll, Barbie has always been more popular than Ken.
Shipping Giant Yellow Corp. Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Financial Struggles
Yellow Corp. has filed for bankruptcy after years of financial difficulties and mounting debt.
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