Musicians perform during a rally against the closing of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 18, 2026. AP Photo/Jose Luis MaganaWho gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account?
rudall30/ShutterstockDon’t believe the hype about AI taking over all forms of work. Most of the evidence to date suggests large-scale job losses are limited. But what is changing is the way work is organised.
Young workers often share values with older colleagues, but the environment where they learned about workplace behavior is different.
U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, left, was indicted for making wagers on the arrest of Nicolás Maduro while being part of the military operation that captured the Venezuelan leader. Edna Leshowitz/Getty ImagesGambling has exploded in the United States.
The crypto industry tried to seize the chance to legislate massive deregulation once President Donald Trump started his second term.
Demand for rail freight shipping is up, as trucking becomes more expensive. Both use diesel fuel, but trains are more efficient at carrying heavy loads long distances. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesDiesel fuel powers long-distance trucks, freight locomotives, boats and barges, farm machinery, construction and mining equipment, and backup generators.
Shoppers can take cues when managers step in to help their staff. Grab on Unsplash, CC BYWorkers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they’re mulling over a purchase, whether it’s a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawnmower.
That’s the main finding of a new study I co-authored.
Shoppers can take cues when managers step in to help their staff. Grab on Unsplash, CC BYWorkers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they’re mulling over a purchase, whether it’s a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawnmower.
That’s the main finding of a new study I co-authored.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers ended up with hybrid work arrangements. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesMore than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 1 in 5 of the U.S. workers who can work remotely do so either full time or at least one day per week.
Greg Wood / AFP via Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing the tasks people do at work and the skills they need. As work changes, being able to move between jobs, and sometimes industries, may become increasingly important.
