The Justice Department kicked off the new year by filing a brief with the Supreme Court, defending President Biden’s widespread plan to forgive student loan debt.
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When it comes to an expected looming recession, many people are looking to previous ones for a guideline of what to expect.
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A Tesla superfan has revealed he was behind the company’s trademark applications for jets and boats.
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Bosses at the U.K.’s biggest companies have already earned the equivalent of Britain’s median annual salary this year.
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“Lettuce was, like, $2 a couple of months ago, and now it’s like f***ing $7,” Cardi B said.
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Governments say they’re worried about the rise of new variants in China’s massive COVID outbreak, but the World Health Organization says it has yet to see any new strains in the country.
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CES is not allowing Russian companies to display their products at the annual tech show.
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“Nothing says ‘Happy New Year’ like ‘You’re already on the verge of losing your jobs—but let’s just make sure you lose your free coffee, too."
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“This is the first time the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been provided with Western-made tanks.”
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A Tesla shareholder has submitted a resolution for investors to vote in May on whether the board should prepare and maintain a key-person risk report.
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While nobody knows exactly how much of a decline the country is in for, fears of a historic recession may be overblown.
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Morphe makeup, which rode the power of social media stars to rapid growth and a $2 billion valuation, said it’s planning to close all its US stores.
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“Do not, do not just show up at the border,” President Biden said Thursday. “Stay where you are and apply legally from there.”
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. spoke with five wealth advisors about some of the key pieces of advice they are giving clients for the new year.
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Bed Bath & Beyond said it was considering its options amid uncertainty around whether it could continue to fund many of its operations.
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One user described rage-applying to a new job after getting passed over for a promotion despite being the longest-tenured worker in the office.
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Amazon is laying off more than 17,000 employees, a significantly bigger number than previously planned.
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When crisis strikes sports, however, it is left to the media to report in, around, about and through the moment.
Some do it well and some fail miserably.
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The number of major work stoppages has been plunging for decades, from nearly 200 as recently as 1980.
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A disgruntled Goldman Sachs employee said they forked up $2.99 for a “sh–ty cup of Seattle’s Best.”
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The increase in invasive strep cases may be because new more invasive strains of strep A have been introduced into certain communities, and can spread easily since many pandemic safety measures have been lifted.
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Instead of giving their workers bonuses or upping their salaries, some bosses are choosing to splash out on jewelry for their staff – and in one extreme case, an employee’s bills.
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Until recently, Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss and Digital Currency Group’s Barry Silbert appeared to be chummy business allies.
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Despite a string of reasons to be uncertain about economic stability in 2022, one thing in the U.S. remained consistently strong: employment.
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With its flights running on a roughly normal schedule, Southwest Airlines is now turning its attention to repairing its damaged reputation.
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It may not yet be time to declare victory in the war against rising prices.
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The battle for talent isn’t going away in the new year.
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If you’re considering banking with PurePoint Financial, it’s important to consider all of the pros and cons. (via )
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Jaywalkers will get a reprieve in California, thanks to a new law prohibiting police from stopping pedestrians for traffic violations unless they are in immediate danger of being hit by a vehicle.
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Increased immigration, longer life expectancy and a decline in birth rates are transforming the U.S. workforce in two important ways.
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Prince Harry alleges in a new memoir that his brother lashed out and physically attacked him during a furious argument over the brothers’ deteriorating relationship.
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"In fact, this ongoing reset is an opportunity for institutional investors to strategically enter select markets in a concerted way," writes Cota Capital founder Bobby Yazdani.
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61% of the U.S. business leaders LinkedIn recently surveyed say it’s challenging to attract top talent right now.
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For many career women, sustainability Barbie struck a sensitive chord.
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If saving more money is on your list of 2023 financial resolutions, you might be thinking about where to put your savings and the fastest way to grow your funds. (via )
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About 600 people alive today can’t have children because California’s government sterilized them either against their will or without their knowledge.
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The Ed.D. degree is becoming increasingly popular both for educators and people in the corporate world looking to advance their careers.
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