April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg
Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t
When people play table tennis, the way their body moves can vary a lot even if they want to do the same thing. This makes it hard for someone watching to guess what the player will do next just from the motion data. Researchers think that a person’s experience helps with this guessing, but it is not
The last month, a survey of more than two thousand U. S. adults revealed that worry about money has reached new highs, and many feel less confident than they did a year ago. A majority say their pay isn’t keeping pace with rising prices, and most describe the economy as “uncertain. ” Gas prices
Indigenous peoples in Canada—First Nations, Inuit and Métis—have long used their own ways to care for pregnancy and childbirth. These methods keep families healthy and communities strong. In the past, Indigenous midwives were the main health workers for women. Colonial rule changed that picture. Th
This week could set the tone for the economy. After last month’s sudden drop of 92, 000 jobs, investors are watching closely to see if the labor market is bouncing back or slipping further. Friday’s big jobs report will reveal how many new jobs were added in April, along with wage growth and unemplo
"Tomasz Skublak, a 28‑year‑old striker for Inter Toronto in Canada’s top soccer league, made headlines after a goal by showing off a business card for his real‑estate side job. The moment, captured on camera and shared online, sparked a conversation about how many professional athletes balance spor
The once‑buzzy low‑fare carrier, known for its bright yellow planes and cheeky marketing, has announced it will shut down immediately. Spirit’s website states that every flight is cancelled and customer service has closed, urging passengers to expect refunds but offering no assistance with altern
The film called I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller that will bring together Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage. A director named Craig Johnson is in charge of the project, while he and writer Ryan O’Connell have written the script. The production company Mister Smith Entertain
The market has been nervous about artificial intelligence, but new evidence shows it’s actually boosting job growth and demand for software. A study by Apollo Global Management highlights a steep rise in new businesses that use AI, especially in areas where the technology is most adopted. This trend
