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  • Nov 22, 2024

    The Musk-Ramaswamy commission begins talking government cuts

    The Musk-Ramaswamy commission begins talking government cuts
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    The two have outlined their approach to cutting the federal workforce. But it’s not yet clear which programs would be affected. Plus, work from home continues to shape the real estate market.

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  • Nov 22, 2024

    New film follows Amazon union efforts, challenges for labor ahead

    Union organizer Christian Smalls speaks following the April 1, 2022, vote for the unionization of the Amazon Staten Island warehouse in New York.
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    Amazon workers in New York voted to unionize more than two years ago. Amazon still has not met them at the bargaining table.

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  • Nov 22, 2024

    Could OpenAI challenge Google?

    Could OpenAI challenge Google?
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    The company is reportedly working on its own AI-powered internet browser. Plus, we sit down with filmmaker Stephen Maing to discuss his new documentary, “Union.”

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  • Nov 22, 2024

    Japan’s big economy boost

    Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 5,000 yen banknote featuring educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)
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    From the BBC World Service: Japan unveils a $140 billion stimulus plan to tackle inflation and boost the economy. And Australia considers restricting social media use for kids under the age of 16.

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  • Nov 21, 2024

    Consumers weigh their values and budgets

    Consumers weigh their values and budgets
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    Most Americans say they prefer to buy holiday gifts made in America. But prices tend to speak louder than words. Also: Wall Street has high expectations for Nvidia.

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  • Nov 21, 2024

    When Nvidia sneezes, the stock market catches a cold

    When Nvidia sneezes, the stock market catches a cold
    I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images

    The chipmaker is the most valuable company on the S&P 500 index, reporting about $19 billion in profit. But its stock price dipped after Wednesday’s earnings report.

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  • Nov 21, 2024

    Indian billionaire charged with fraud in the US

    Indian billionaire charged with fraud in the US
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    From the BBC World Service: Gautam Adani is accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to raise funds in the U.S. Plus, a BBC investigation finds thousands of dollars worth of British Raspberry Pi mini computers have been discovered in Russian drones used against Ukraine.

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  • Nov 20, 2024

    All eyes on AI

    All eyes on AI
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    U.S.-based chipmaker Nvidia will report its earnings Wednesday after markets close. Plus, is long-haul trucking facing a driver shortage?

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  • Nov 20, 2024

    Who will lead the Commerce Department?

    Who will lead the Commerce Department?
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    Trump picks Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to head up the department. Also: how organizations can and should adapt for the post-pandemic work era.

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  • Nov 20, 2024

    Baby powder maker taken to court

    Baby powder maker taken to court
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    From the BBC World Service: Over 1,900 people in the UK are taking legal action against the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder, claiming it caused their cancers. And a Russian software company invites a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team.

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