February 19, 2025 By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies Here are details on some of the layoffs at federal departments and agencies. BY Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, … Continue reading By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies
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How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad
February 02, 2025 How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad If you want to live and work abroad for a U.S. company, you have three options—and need these crucial skills. Working abroad might be just what your career—and personal life—needs. It exposes you (and loved ones) to new, different, and potentially … Continue reading How to convince your U.S. employer to let you work abroad
TikTok ban in effect. The app goes dark for millions in the U.S. and removed from app stores
January 19, 2025 UPDATE: Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back after ban The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. BY Associated Press President-elect … Continue reading TikTok ban in effect. The app goes dark for millions in the U.S. and removed from app stores
One reason the U.S. government is so spooked by TikTok: AI
January 16, 2025 One reason the U.S. government is so spooked by TikTok: AI The app has 170 million U.S. users. That could present China with a lot of data on which to train its AI. BY Mark Sullivan Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of … Continue reading One reason the U.S. government is so spooked by TikTok: AI
96% of online pharmacies are run illegally, according to a U.S. report
January 09, 2025 96% of online pharmacies are run illegally, according to a U.S. report The U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report revealed that many of the world’s online pharmacies are selling medicines without prescriptions and safety warnings. BY Associated Press Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use … Continue reading 96% of online pharmacies are run illegally, according to a U.S. report
Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024 Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve strike on Tuesday was projected to be the largest ever at Starbucks. BY Reuters A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job … Continue reading Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
Nippon Steel won’t give up on its U.S. Steel takeover deal despite strong pushback
Nippon Steel’s transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians, including Biden and Trump, and the United Steelworkers, a major labor group. BY Reuters Japan’s Nippon Steel is committed to its $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel and is confident of completing it by year-end, a senior executive said, despite strong U.S. opposition including from President-elect Donald … Continue reading Nippon Steel won’t give up on its U.S. Steel takeover deal despite strong pushback
80% Of U.S. Consumers Are Either Negatively, Positively Influenced By Reviews
80% Of U.S. Consumers Are Either Negatively, Positively Influenced By Reviews by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 27, 2024 Products continually vie for attention, and 28% of U.S. consumers say they always look at online user reviews before making a purchase, while another 28% do so often. The reviews are not taken lightly, according to findings of … Continue reading 80% Of U.S. Consumers Are Either Negatively, Positively Influenced By Reviews
U.S. economy is ‘firing on all cylinders’. Here’s why
October 31, 2024 U.S. economy is ‘firing on all cylinders’. Here’s why Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, grew at a 3.7% pace. BY Reuters The U.S. economy grew solidly in the third quarter, with consumer spending increasing at its fastest pace in 1-1/2 years and inflation slowing sharply, continuing to … Continue reading U.S. economy is ‘firing on all cylinders’. Here’s why
Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs
October 30, 2024 Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs 17,000 new union jobs could be available thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. BY Reuters The United Steelworkers union is counting on clean energy projects to spur membership growth, offsetting losses at oil refining and petrochemical plants, a union official said, even if … Continue reading Why U.S. union steelworkers are optimistic about clean energy jobs