Jobless claims rise, but layoffs remain low despite the Iran war uncertainty
More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran…
L.A. mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is making a big splash, but can he swim?
Spencer Pratt, please give me a call. We should talk. You say you want to be mayor of…
The Strategy Behind Zuckerberg’s Softer Tone — and Layoff Reassurance
Mark Zuckerberg is signaling that Meta employees can stop looking over their shoulders. After long emphasizing cost-cutting, management…
‘Pure Managers’ Are Especially at Risk As Tech Companies Enact Layoffs
Managers who don’t produce are becoming expendable. Loading audio narration… As tech layoffs roll on and org charts…
Iran’s economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first
CAIRO — In the heartland of Iran’s famed carpet-making industry, manufacturing has ground to a near halt. Dairies struggle to…
American Dad Raising Kids in Korea; Questions If US Education Is Better
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Derek Laan, 39, a senior program manager at Interlink,…
Read Tim Cook’s Farewell Letter
Tim Cook wants you to know he’ll remember your emails. Loading audio narration… The CEO, who announced on…
Wipe out a ‘civilization’? Minor stuff compared to what just happened in AI
While many of us were worried in recent days about our president ending a “whole civilization,” one Silicon…
Contributor: How will Iran war end? Americans’ pain will become unbearable
Caskets demand explanations. Thirteen American service members have been killed and more than 300 wounded since President Trump…
How the spike in gas prices is jolting California’s giant economy
With crude oil topping $100 a barrel, and the average price of gas in the state approaching $5.50…
Anderson Cooper will exit ’60 Minutes’ to focus on family and CNN role
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign…
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
Item 1 of 3 An Amazon employee delivers packages in downtown San Francisco, California, U.S., January 26, 2026.…