Top House Democrat rejects GOP plan to link government funding to voter proof of citizenship
Calling it “unserious and unacceptable,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike Johnson that links continued government funding for six months with a measure to require…
Titan submersible disaster probe is about to go public
Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board at…
James Earl Jones has died at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion…
Ghost jobs are rising in this white-collar bellwether
Consultants seeking work are increasingly likely to be chasing ghosts. Job listings for consulting roles with no hiring activity, also known as “ghost jobs,” hit a two-year high, according to…
Chicago implements hiring freeze to tackle $1 billion deficit
Chicago is freezing hiring and curbing other expenses to help close more than $1 billion in budget shortfalls through next year for the nation’s third-largest city. Effective Monday, Chicago is…
WalletHub releases 2024 Happiest States in America rankings
A change of scenery alone isn’t enough to make life’s problems melt away, but your environment—and the people, perspectives, and opportunities it offers—is among the myriad external factors that shape…
China ends foreign adoptions, leaving some hopeful families with questions – National
The Chinese government announced the end of its international adoption program, leaving some Canadians who may have already been in the process of foreign adoption in the lurch. During a…
Elite $100 billion club loses three members as stocks tumble
The exclusive club of tycoons worth $100 billion or more just got a little bit smaller thanks to a stock market pullback. There are now only 12 people in the…
Low fertility rates in South Korea and U.S. caused by cost of living, sexism, and workplace culture
Man’s best friend might end up replacing him, that is if we keep it up. It’s only natural given that humans have seemingly created an environment uniquely hostile to ourselves.…
News Corp: Activist investor seeks end to Murdochs’ control
Starboard Value LP is pushing News Corp. to eliminate its dual-class share structure and is prepared to take further action against the media company if it refuses to engage. In…
