U.S. job openings show January increase, preceding impact of DOGE layoffs
U.S. job openings rose to 7.7 million in February, slightly outpacing Dow Jones estimates. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo March 11 (UPI)…
Athol Fugard dead: South African playwriting great was 92
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Athol Fugard, South Africa’s foremost dramatist who explored the pervasiveness of apartheid in such searing works as “The Blood Knot” and “’Master…
Here’s what Californians want in their next governor
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Michael Duncan was adjusting the screen on his front door when he paused recently to consider what he wants from California’s next governor.Duncan admittedly…
SXSW: Why Lili Reinhart thinks the internet is ‘not good’
AUSTIN, Texas — A veteran cinematographer and television director, Uta Briesewitz makes her feature directing debut with “American Sweatshop,” which is having its world premiere as part…
Axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing
NEW YORK — Scrambling to replace their health insurance and find new work, some laid-off federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: relatives cheering their firing.The…
Hollywood’s vocal support of DEI was ebbing even before Trump
Amid calls for racial justice in 2020, Hollywood pledged to do better.Studios and entertainment companies committed to donating millions of dollars to civil rights and…
Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
WASHINGTON — Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall in Maryland. Red states and blue states alike…
DHL’s shares jump 10% as it announces savings plan and job cuts
The German logistics company announced a cost-saving plan after a "challenging" year in 2024. However, investors applauded fourth-quarter results. ADVERTISEMENTDHL will cut 8,000 jobs in…
Trump to cut 80,000 workers from Veterans Affairs, memo says
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired…
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley loses her bid to get her job back
The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s bid to get her job back leading one of the nation’s largest fire departments,…
Hegseth directs Defense civilian employees to comply with email on job accomplishments
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo March 3 (UPI) --…
Alan Sheehan: Swansea City caretaker ‘interested in conversation’ over job
Having been relegated from the Premier League in 2018, Swansea made the Championship play-offs in 2020 and 2021.Since then, they have had finishes of 15th,…
UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
China’s youth face growing job crisis | Xi Jinping
China is experiencing a prolonged economic slowdown, which has led to a youth unemployment crisis. In 2023, the rate of 16 to 24-year-olds unable to…
‘Running Point’ review: This comedy is ‘Ted Lasso’ meets ‘Succession’
Created by Mindy Kaling, with her “Mindy Project” co-star Ike Barinholtz and producer David Stassen, “Running Point,” which premieres Thursday on Netflix, is an adorable…
President Trump’s supporters among those losing U.S. jobs
They voted for Donald Trump for president and for a change in the direction of the federal government. But this wasn’t the kind of change…
‘He won’t be there’ – Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on brink of SACK and has two games to save his job, claims Paul Merson
CHELSEA head coach Enzo Maresca has two games to save his job, according to Paul Merson.The Blues have endured a mixed season under their new…
L.A. recovery czar sounds off over working for free: “I was lied to”
Steve Soboroff, Mayor Karen Bass’ wildfire recovery czar, went public with his frustrations about doing the job for free, telling an audience he was “lied…
Lester Holt will depart ‘NBC Nightly News’ this summer
Lester Holt is ending his run as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer, making him the latest high-profile news personality to exit a role.Holt,…
Musk team laying off workers at auto safety agency overseeing Tesla
NEW YORK — Elon Musk’s team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s…