Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recently helped a real estate manager assess climate risks for hundreds of ...
The U. S. government shutdown in October was a mess. It all started when the Senate said no to funding plans from both Republicans and Democrats. This was the first shutdown in six years, and it hit hard. About 67, 000 workers were sent home without pay, while another 730, 000 had to keep working without getting paid. Even the military, with 1. 3 million active-duty ...
The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutdown is still not resolved. The deal to reopen the government only las...
The skies are getting rougher for air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been cutting flights at major airports due to staff shortages. This is because many air traffic controllers have been missing work. They are stressed and some have to take on second jobs. The FAA has ordered airlines to reduce flights by 4%. This number will go up to 6% and...
The US government shutdown is causing major problems for air travel. Many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work because they are not getting paid. This has led to many flights being cancelled or delayed. The situation is expected to get worse in the coming days. The US Senate is trying to pass a deal to end the shutdown. If the deal passes, the governm...
Bitcoin has been on a wild ride. It recently soared past $106, 000, crossing a key long-term support level. This level, called the 365-day moving average, is around $102, 444. But there's a twist: a small gap in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) data around $104, 170. This gap happened due to weekend trading. Historically, these gaps tend to close, so the price m...
The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. The shutdown has caused major disruptions to government programs. The W...
A French call center company, once known as Teleperformance, has recently revised its financial expectations for 2025. The new outlook predicts a slower revenue growth, now between 1% and 2%, which is a drop from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%. Additionally, the company has lowered its operating margin target to a range of 14. 7% to 15%, down from the previous 15% ...
The U. S. Senate is in a tough spot, trying to figure out how to reopen the government. It's been a long five weeks, and the shutdown is about to set a record as the longest in history. Both Republicans and Democrats are talking, but they can't seem to agree on anything. Senators from both sides have been meeting behind closed doors. They're trying to find a way to ...
The US government shutdown is causing real problems for workers like Jack Criss, an air traffic controller who's been on the job for 16 years. He's taking leave because of the stress and uncertainty, and he's not alone. Many federal workers are turning to gig jobs like DoorDash to make ends meet. The shutdown is also affecting air traffic control staffing, with the F...