In Chicago, a typical Wednesday morning turned chaotic when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers entered a Spanish immersion daycare to detain a worker. This event, which would have been rare before 2017, has become more common due to policy changes under President Donald Trump. The "s
Starbucks workers, who are part of the union Starbucks Workers United, have announced plans to strike on November 13. This date coincides with the company's annual Red Cup Day, a promotional event aimed at boosting holiday sales. The union's decision comes after a significant majority of its members
In Louisville, Kentucky, a routine day turned into a nightmare when a UPS plane crashed near the airport. Georgie Dow, the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts, was at work when she heard a loud explosion. She had no idea that a plane had just crashed outside her building. When she went out
In Almont, a regular Wednesday morning turned chaotic when a man walked into a business and opened fire. The incident quickly escalated, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and ending with the suspect injured and in custody. The suspect, a 32-year-old from Columbus, Michigan, entered the bu
Gen Z is facing a tough time in the job market. Older generations often dismiss their complaints, but the reality is that finding and keeping a job has become a challenging and dehumanizing experience. The job market is tough, with many companies focusing on short-term profits and reducing their wor
Torture prevention has been a hot topic since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture was created in 2002. This agreement aimed to stop torture and mistreatment through surprise visits. Over the years, many guides and reports have been published to help with this mission. These inclu
South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers
Researchers have found a clever way to figure out the best conditions for a magnesium alloy called AZ91D to work well under heat. They used a computer model that mimics the human brain, called an artificial neural network (ANN), to predict how much wear and friction happen when the alloy is tested.
The European Union is making waves with a plan to give the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) more power over cryptocurrency and stock markets. This move aims to create a unified regulatory system, much like the one in the U. S. But not everyone is on board. The EU is thinking about l
In 2025, many leaders and HR professionals faced tough challenges. They had to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Even with pushback, employees still support these initiatives. Looking ahead, four new books in 2026 will offer guidance on workplace inclusion. One book,
