Hollywood is known for its glamour and glitz, but behind the scenes, things are getting serious. Stars and agencies are turning to Washington D. C. lobbyists to protect their jobs from artificial intelligence (AI). This is a big deal because Hollywood usually doesn't like lobbyists. But now, with AI threatening their livelihoods, they're changing their tune. One of ...
The Trump administration's recent cuts to education research have sent shockwaves through the academic community. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) have seen significant reductions in funding and staff, leaving many researchers in the lurch. Mark Warschauer, a professor at the University of California, Irvine, is one ...
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox, shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, advising laid-off ...
In June, the private sector saw a drop of 33, 000 jobs. This decline was mainly due to fewer hires and companies not filling open positions quickly. However, paychecks grew by 4. 4% over the year, showing that wages are still going up. The job losses were mostly in professional services and education. But some areas, like manufacturing and hospitality, actually adde...
Canada's steel industry is in a tough spot. The US has doubled tariffs on steel imports from Canada. This move has sparked a lot of anger and worry. The industry is bracing for major job losses and factory slowdowns. Steel is a big deal in Canada. It's a 15 billion dollar industry. It employs 23, 000 people directly and supports another 100, 000 jobs indirectly. The...
The auto industry is in a tough spot. Tariffs on imported cars are coming, and they could hit American autoworkers hard. The idea is to bring jobs back to the US, but it's not that simple. The auto supply chain is a complex web that stretches across borders. Shutting down plants in Mexico and Canada will have a domino effect on US suppliers. Many cars built in those ...
The 2024 US election is shaping up to be a big deal, not just for Washington but for the whole world. In the middle of all this, Donald Trump has stepped in to rein in Elon Musk's aggressive cost-cutting plans. Trump has asked his cabinet to make sure that the most skilled federal employees are not caught up in the massive lay-offs that have been happening across t...
The upcoming vote in Germany is more than just a political event; it's a crucial moment for the country's economy. The future of many businesses, like SKW Piesteritz, hangs in the balance. This chemical factory has already cut its annual Christmas bonus in half and shut down one of its two ammonia plants. Why? High energy costs and strict regulations are making it to...
Some people in Washington wanted to make big changes to science funding. These proposed cuts could lead to fewer jobs and less research in the medical field. It could also hurt some of the most important breakthroughs. A lot of people were not happy about this, including the states. Scientists and doctors were shocked by this move. ...
The shockwave began on January 20, 2025, when a sweeping executive order halted all U. S. foreign assistance for ninety days. This pause was supposed to realign aid with American values and interests but left many international aid workers scratching their heads. People worldwide were left in a state of disbelief. The halt in foreign aid is a huge deal. This is...