FTC: You’ll get ‘nowhere near’ the full $125 from Equifax
So many people are seeking cash payments from Equifax following its disastrous 2017 data breach, there may not be enough…
Month: July 2019
Career Focus: Celebrity Chef
Dear Readers, Laurie Figone, a lifelong Sonoma/Marin resident has a career that’s taken her to Scotland where she won a…
Bernie Sanders raises $1.1M following debate
Sen. Bernie Sanders’campaignsaid Wednesday the Democratic presidential candidate has raised $1.1 million since Tuesday and took in more than 70,000…
Dow plunges after Powell says not to expect further rate cuts
The Dow fell as much as 450 points Wednesday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said thatthequarter-point rate cut…
Fed cuts rates for first time since 2008
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 to help…
Dollar General’s new beauty brand goes viral
The makeup world is filled with celebrities endorsing big brands in expensive advertisements. But Dollar General’s humble, $5-and-under cosmetics line…
Summer Stress is Real: 3 Tips to Center Yourself
The summer months are often painted as a time to relax and unwind, a time to soak up the sunshine and breathe…
Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler charged in diesel scandal
German prosecutors have charged former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler with fraud in connection with the 2015 diesel emissions scandal that…
Walmart, Amazon and Ikea sued over Edison light bulbs
The Edison light bulb is having another moment-140 years after its invention: It’s the center of a new lawsuit.
2 Activities to Help You Start the Diversity Conversation
To do deep work around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), it is important for staff to be able to talk…
Walmart is using virtual reality to assess an employee’s potential
Using a $250 Oculus Go virtual-reality headset, employees have their wits and instincts tested inside a simulated environment, according to…
Wait. Elevating women means I have to pay them?
So you founded an organization to combat the gender pay gap (and many other issues), and now men want you…
Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health
An estimated 8 in 10 workers with a mental health condition don’t get treatment because of the shame and stigma…
Sony has sold 100 million PS4 consoles
After nearly six years on the market, the PlayStation 4 is still going strong.
Alleged Capital One hacker may have hit other targets
The Justice Department may bring additional hacking charges againstPaige Thompson, the former engineer accused of downloading more than 100 million…
Apple manages to grow business as iPhone sales decline
iPhone sales continue to decline and, for the first time in years, no longer account for the majority of Apple’s…
16-year-old opens a new business in Idaho Falls
While most teenagers are out enjoying every last second that is left of their summer vacation, an Idaho Falls 16-year-old decided…
Capital One breach exposed bank data for most vulnerable customers
The Capital One hack is of thelargest data breaches ever— and among those affected are some of the bank’s most…
Coke, Pepsi abandon plastics lobby
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, two major sellers ofplastic bottles, have made sweeping sustainability commitments. Now they are stepping away from a…
Calif. bill requires presidential candidates to submit tax returns
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday that will require presidential candidates to disclose the last five years…
Under Armour struggling against Nike, Adidas in US
Under Armour stock fell sharply Tuesday as competition grows over sneakers and athletic clothing in the United States.
‘The Lion King’ becomes Disney’s 4th billion-dollar film of 2019
“The Lion King”is the latest Disney film to cross the $1 billion at the global box office.
Here are 7 of the biggest hacks in history
Data breaches and hacks have become facts of life in the 21st century.
What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About The Value of Rest
Few understand tough, physical work, commitment, and goal-oriented thinking like elite athletes. They rise early, put in dedicated hours of…
Dow set to open lower ahead of Fed decision
The Dow is set to open lower on Tuesday, as investors are getting jittery ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest…
The highest-paying jobs in America aren’t in tech
Remember when your mother told you to be a doctor? She was right.
What is your personal narrative?
Tell your story your way, before someone else does.
How to survive a special project that will double your work time
Challenges like this can be invigorating, but you are wise to recognize that there will be effort involved in managing…
United suspending route because of Boeing 737 Max grounding
The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has forced United Airlines to suspend a route.
Worried about Capital One hack? Here’s what to do
Millions of Capital One customers have been affected by a data breach that the bank says happened in March when…
Hacker gets access to 100 million Capital One credit card applications
Capital One said a hacker gained access to more than 100 million Capital One customer accounts and credit card applications…
Review: Trump’s trip to Scottish resort cost State Department $233K
The State Department spent at least $233,732 on President Donald Trump’s July 2018 trip to his Turnberry resort in Scotland,…
Tell-tale Signs That You Should Turn Down That Job Offer
When it comes to obtaining a job offer and securing a job, there are many factors that go into this…
How to Build an Effective Product Design Portfolio
We are designers. We are Those Who Solve Problems with Interfaces. We are the ones who would take a solid…
Uber lays off 400 people on its marketing team
Uber is laying off roughly one-third of its global marketing staff.
Calif. AG: Drug companies to pay $70 million for delaying generics
Pharmaceutical companies are set to pay nearly $70 million to California over “collusive” deals that kept generic drugs off the…
Lawmakers call on Trump to implement required Russia sanctions
The top Democrat and Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday called on President Donald Trump to impose…
How to Work Remotely as a UX Designer
When we talk about UX Design careers, working from home in comfy pajamas isn’t the first thing that comes to…
How Developers Can Turn a Side Project into a Business
Are you an engineer or developer who practices that two-for-one life hack of learning new skills by taking on a…
Tipping your food delivery guy may actually be helping a big company
Food delivery companies are under increased scrutiny over how some worker tips contribute to their base pay. Now some are…
Elon Musk says Tesla owners will be able to stream Netflix, YouTube
Soon Tesla owners will be able to stream Netflix and YouTube from the car’s center dashboard so they can catch…
UK department store Selfridges opens Christmas shop … in July
Summer is in full swing, with much of Europe sweltering in record-breaking heat waves. But that hasn’t stoppedSelfridgesin London from…
Daimler building electric trucks to make online shopping greener
Online shopping makes life easier for consumers but it can harm the environment, especially if you opt for express delivery….
GM halting production at Detroit-area plant this week
General Motors’ 78-year-old transmission plant in Warren, Michigan, is halting production this week.
S&P 500 hovers near record high
Stocks opened flattish on Monday, although the S&P 500 is hovering near Friday’s record closing high.
How Much Does a Career Coach Cost? (Study)
If you’re looking for how much a career coach costs, you’ve come to the right place. We asked 50 career…
Under Armour CEO defends Baltimore in Instagram video
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank is defending his company’s hometown after President Donald Trump attacked Democrat Elijah Cummings, whose congressional…
Meeting Norms | Our Guide to Getting Started (Part Two)
You already know that meeting norms can be a game changer, and if you need a refresher, you can read…
Paycheck-loving millennials are flocking to the Pacific Northwest, study finds
They’re the largest group of Americans in the labor force, with the power to reshape industries. So where do they…
How to answer the dreaded ‘What are your weaknesses?’ interview question
It’s a scary but common question. It’s also one of the most interesting.