Real 'Fault in Our Stars' couple reunited by hope Katie and Dalton Prager, a young couple who both have cystic fibrosis, celebrated happy news when they reunited Tuesday afternoon after nearly five months apart: Katie is on her way to getting a lifesaving lung transplant. More
Ford shareholders reject stock proposal Ford Motor Co. shareholders are again rejecting a proposal to dilute the Ford family's control over the company. At its annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote. More
Stocks surge to new highs after hiring climbs A big gain in the job market is lifting the stock market to new milestones. The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 15,000 for the first time early Friday, and the Standard and Poor's 500 index, a broader market measure, broke through 1,600 for the first time. More
Unemployment falls to 7.5%; job creation solid in April The job market plugged along steadily, and unemployment fell in April, according to new data out Friday, suggesting that the U.S. economy is still expanding. The nation added 165,000 jobs in April as the unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, from 7.6 percent in March, the Labor Department said on Friday. More
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 5-Year Low The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in more than five years, a positive signal for the labor market ahead of Friday's April jobs report. More
Chicago's Rose Metal Press pauses sales, launches GoFundMe after distributor's closure Chicago independent publisher Rose Metal Press has launched a fundraising effort after their distributor unexpectedly closed. Rose Metal Press is facing an uphill battle after their distributor of 16 ... 04/22/2024 - 6:18 am | View Link
MADISON COURIER WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Switzerland's Rose shrugs off injuries to make school history There was a time this season when Gabe Rose didn't believe he would get a chance to wrestle. Battling a torn labrum, a torn MCL and a bruised tibia, Rose ... 04/21/2024 - 7:06 pm | View Link
Rose Power Up! 5 Plants for Roses that Thrive – Ken Lain Geraniums, especially those with rose-scented leaves, pair beautifully with roses. Their nectar attracts pollinators like bees and hoverflies, which benefit roses. Plant geraniums 8-12″ inches from ... 04/19/2024 - 3:12 am | View Link
The South Plains Lions Club is having their annual Rose Sale The South Plains Lions Club is selling one dozen long stem roses in a vase for only $30.00 in their annual Rose Sale. The proceeds will go to support several organizations. 04/12/2024 - 11:48 am | View Link
Adobe is bringing its updated Firefly 3 model into Photoshop with a variety of new features that cater professionals and amateurs alike.
At last, after two years of lagging behind other generative AI platforms, Adobe has caught up to the competition with its new Firefly 3. Not only does the new model’s photorealistic output appear radically improved but, in combination with the latest public Photoshop beta available today, it provides new and useful tools that could improve the life of pixel pushers everywhere, from amateurs to professionals.
There are key strategies to help you identify when your managerial position no longer aligns with your personality or skill set.
Throughout my career working in various firms on Wall Street I’ve encountered exemplary managers who prioritized team development and career advancement, as well as those who could benefit from refining their leadership approach.
A new study found that these chemicals can easily be absorbed through our skin.
As research uncovers the abundance of microplastics—in everything from Antarctic snow to our produce—we’re also learning more about how these tiny pieces of plastic harm our health. These microscopic particles can get into our bodies via water and air, and they’re not only a health risk on their own.
Spotting these red flags in your behavior could save your company from becoming a toxic place to work.
California may become the latest place to ban round-the-clock work emails. Golden State lawmakers are considering a law that would give employees the right to ignore work communications after hours. If the law passes, California would join France, Australia, Canada, Italy, Belgium, and the Philippines in protecting professionals’ right to disconnect.
Alter Dementia helps churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.
This piece was originally published by Capital & Main, which reports from California on economic, political, and social issues.
‘People don’t care if it’s new. They care if it’s better,’ says the cofounder of the London creative agency, Without. ‘Sometimes, the route to success is simply doing something timeless really, really well.’
Flicking through the fundraising pitch for a “disruptive coffee machine” on Kickstarter recently, it struck me how the embrace of disruption has become the unshakable cliché of every ambitious business, founder, entrepreneur, and creative agency.