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Biden’s State of the Union – and the stories people tell us from across the country – make the case for economic optimism
Biden’s State of the Union – and the stories people tell us from across the country – make the case for economic optimism
President Biden’s State of the Union address outlined the progress the US has made on a variety of fronts over the past two years. The President highlighted key economic legislation he signed into law to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure, boost domestic production and adoption of clean energy technologies, and lower costs for working families’ core expenses such as prescription drugs,…
Disney’s Bob Iger says success has made him “cocky”.
Disney’s Bob Iger says success has made him “cocky”.
Recently-returned Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed one of the changes he plans to make to his leadership style in his second tenure at the helm of the company: giving employees more of a say. In an interview with the CNBC show screeching in the street On Thursday, Iger admitted that the company’s successes had isolated him a bit during…
The MLB was able to take over local TV broadcasts from 14 teams
The MLB was able to take over local TV broadcasts from 14 teams
About $1 billion of Major League Baseball’s revenue is at risk if a cable TV company fails to make payments for local broadcast rights to 14 teams, and the sport is preparing to take on telecasts. “I think you should assume that if Diamond isn’t broadcasting, we’ll be able to step in,” baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after an…
Elon Musk’s brain startup Neuralink is being investigated for possible “dangerous pathogens”.
Elon Musk’s brain startup Neuralink is being investigated for possible “dangerous pathogens”.
The US Department of Transportation is investigating Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink Corp. after an animal rights group said it received emails suggesting the startup failed to follow due process in shipping potentially hazardous materials. The group alleged that Neuralink stole and transported potentially contaminated devices from diseased primates in 2019 without following proper procedures. The organization cites emails…
The Kansas City Chiefs face Native American protests at the Super Bowl over the mascot
The Kansas City Chiefs face Native American protests at the Super Bowl over the mascot
A coalition of Native American groups that have lobbied the Kansas City Chiefs to ditch their mascot, logo and the fan-driven “tomahawk chop” said Thursday the team’s return to the Super Bowl has encouraged them more than ever. “People are trying to be really positive about Kansas City and what it’s doing and like, ‘Yeah, sports unites us all,'” Rhonda…
Florida should stop asking high school athletes menstrual questions
Florida should stop asking high school athletes menstrual questions
Questions about female athletes’ menstrual history will no longer appear on the medical forms that Florida high school students must fill out before participating in sports. The Florida High School Athletic Association scrapped the questions Thursday after listening to a spate of complaints contained in letters read during an emergency board meeting. Answering the questions was previously optional, but was…
Uber’s CEO says a strong quarter shows how people are spending their money very differently than they were a year ago
Uber’s CEO says a strong quarter shows how people are spending their money very differently than they were a year ago
Uber’s strong earnings may say more about the state of the economy than just Uber’s dominance in the ride-sharing market. It signals an important shift in the way Americans spend their money. Uber released its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, which beat analysts’ revenue expectations. Sales jumped 49% year over year, which helped push Uber stock up 11% this week. “We…
AP WIRE: President Zelenskyy calls SpaceX boss who says country has “weaponized” satellite internet: Support either Ukraine’s “right to liberty” or Russia’s “kill and confiscate” moves.
AP WIRE: President Zelenskyy calls SpaceX boss who says country has “weaponized” satellite internet: Support either Ukraine’s “right to liberty” or Russia’s “kill and confiscate” moves.
Ukrainians reacted with confusion and some anger on Thursday to comments from a senior Starlink official that their country had “weaponed” the satellite internet service that was vital to their national survival. President Gwynne Shotwell of SpaceX, which operates Starlink, is said to have said on Wednesday that the Elon Musk-controlled company has taken unspecified measures to prevent the Ukrainian…
Cannabis giant Canopy will shed its workforce by 60% as the recent boom in the legal cannabis industry goes bust
Cannabis giant Canopy will shed its workforce by 60% as the recent boom in the legal cannabis industry goes bust
Canopy Growth, backed by Corona beer maker Constellation Brands Inc., will close key operations and shed 60% of its jobs as Canada’s marijuana industry has failed to meet expectations due to competition from a thriving black market. The downsizing of Canada’s second-biggest marijuana producer is the second restructuring in less than 12 months. Along with the job cuts announced in…
City workers returning to their desks could signal the comeback of the office
City workers returning to their desks could signal the comeback of the office
The office may – finally – come back. Look no further than a city worker for evidence. Since the pandemic began, working from home has been more common in large metropolitan areas than in smaller cities and towns. But that trend has been declining since early 2023, finds the latest issue of WFH Research, published in the National Bureau of…