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With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing
College was once a one-way ticket to a secure, full-time job with health care and a 401(k). But in the AI age, it's becoming less of a reality and more of a faraway dream. That's most apparent to recent graduates. Today, instead of betting on a…
African writers share global insights on Afropolitanism, Black consciousness at Korea University
Two prominent African writers engaged Korea University students in Seoul in a discussion on Afropolitanism and Black consciousness, offering global perspectives through a “glocal” lens. The seminar, held on March 31 and co-hosted by…
Can Matt Brittin save the BBC - and how should he do it? Our panel's advice for the new boss
Former BBC editor and presenter Director general, we need you to give us a dream. At the moment we only seem to have business plans, which is not surprising since your board is stuffed with businesspeople. Not many creative dreamers there. Your…
4 ChatGPT Prompts To Identify High-Income Skills In 2026
Make the time to use ChatGPT to figure out your high income skills The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that 92 million roles will be displaced by 2030, while 170 million new ones will be created. Nearly 40% of the skills…
Capital One's recent $425M settlement could mean money in your pocket this summer
If you've had a Capital One savings account in recent years, the bank may soon send some money your way after a U.S. judge approved a $425 million settlement this week. Better yet? You don't have to do anything to claim your stake in the class…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be missing this original MCU star
Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have a stacked cast with returning stars such as Tom Holland and Zendaya, but one beloved actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe won't be making an appearance in the upcoming superhero film. The highly-anticipated…
I'm Officially Obsessed: Crimson Desert's Latest Update Just Made the RPG Even More Addicting
I still haven't stopped playing Crimson Desert ($69.99 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S) after 50 hours, and I don't want to. This action-RPG is a masterclass in synthesis, fusing Dragon's Dogma 's visceral combat with Breath of the Wild…
I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.
This interview is based on a conversation with Mandy Appleyard, 65, from Yorkshire, England, a celebrant specializing in funerals. It has been edited for length and clarity. In May 2019, my life was turned upside down when I received a call at work…
Amal Khalil: Israel accused of war crimes after journalist death
Israel has been accused of war crimes after an airstrike in the south of Lebanon killed the journalist Amal Khalil, the latest media worker to die in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel since the beginning of March. The airstrikes took place…
Invincible Creator Robert Kirkman Says Tech Jacket was Gender-Swapped to Address a Comic Book 'Shortcoming
Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has explained why the Prime Video show chose to go a new direction in Season 4 by introducing a gender-swapped version of Tech Jacket. The mind behind the animated superhero series and the comic book it's based on…
The Gold star teases 'corrosive and toxic' themes in ITV's new drama set to be 'special TV
The Gold star Tom Cullen has teased 'corrosive and toxic' themes in his upcoming ITV drama The Party. Adapted from Elizabeth Day's novel of the same name, the series follows the relationship between working-class journalist Martin Gilmour and rich…
Best Buy Just Dropped a Massive 'One Day Only' Sale on Magic: The Gathering, and These Are the MTG Deals You Can't Miss Today
Magic: The Gathering is a fun hobby, but it's not a cheap one, making finding the latest deals important for newcomers and experienced Planeswalkers alike. Thankfully, Best Buy is offering just that: A smattering of offers across recent sets, and…
How to Avoid the Social Security Earnings Penalty If You're Still Working in 2026
There are some people who retire and pledge to never work again. And if you're one of them, that's understandable. After a long career, the last thing you may want to think about is reporting to a job, even if it's just part-time. But for some…
LVMH Prize Announces Nine Finalists for 2026 Edition
PARIS — The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers on Friday announced the nine finalists for this year's award, reflecting the global reach of the competition with a shortlist that includes designers from the United States, Europe, China…
Wounded Lebanese journalist recounts hours of agony after Israeli strike killed colleague
A Lebanese journalist who was wounded in an Israeli airstrike that killed her colleague this week described hours of agony as they waited for help to arrive, in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday. Zeinab Faraj, a young freelance…
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