As 2024 comes to an end, the final jobs report is set to be released on Friday. This report can give us a hint at what 2025 might look like for jobs. In 2024, job growth started slowing down a bit. The US added about 180, 000 jobs each month, which is similar to the pace in the years before the pand
A major strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts was narrowly avoided this week. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) managed to reach a tentative deal on a new contract, which still needs to be approved by the union's members. The a
When people have somatic symptom disorders (SSDs), they deal with both physical and mental challenges. This makes treating them quite complex. Doctors from different fields, like family medicine and psychiatry, often work together to figure out the best way to help these patients. First, they need t
Hey there, let's talk about something important but rarely talked about: men's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). It turns out, culture plays a huge role in how men think about and take care of their SRH. But guess what? No one had really studied this be
Scientists from 15 labs around the world teamed up to understand how the SARS-CoV-2 antigenicity—the way our body's antibodies recognize the virus—is affected by different lab practices. This global study used samples from the World Health Organization (WHO) and tools like live virus or pseudoviruse
In the battle against African swine fever (ASF), early detection is crucial. Australia's remote, hot regions are at risk due to their large feral pig populations and proximity to countries with ASF. A recent study explored whether high temperatures in these areas could affect the accuracy of dry swa
In Baton Rouge, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is facing tension with its employees' union, Amalgamated Transit Union 1546. The union is pushing for a fair contract, alleging a hostile work environment and poor negotiations. Union President George Decuir expressed that the current contract,
Imagine working in a digital universe where your job is just as real as in the physical world. Welcome to the metaverse, where traditional labour laws might not apply. With virtual work on the rise, it's time to ask: Is meta-work a real job? The gig economy is already changing things, but the metav
Get ready for a night like no other! Amy Adams' production company, along with three other powerhouses, has snagged the rights to Eliza Kennedy's upcoming novel, "Lucky Night. " This isn't your average love story. It's about Nick and Jenny, who are finally spending their first night together after s
The job market, often called the “Great Stay, ” is showing signs of slowing down. In November, the number of people quitting their jobs fell to below 3. 1 million, the lowest since the pandemic's peak. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also shows hiring has hit a decade low. This sug
