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Women who expand their freelance careers hit a different kind of glass ceiling - the glass wall
Most people know about the glass ceiling: the invisible barrier that keeps women from reaching top leadership positions. Researchers have also identified the glass cliff, where women are placed in leadership roles during times of crisis, and the…
College Graduates Face Tight Job Market, And Many Blame AI, Finds Survey
A new survey finds that recent and upcoming graduates fear the effect AI is having on the job market, and few feel well prepared to deal with it. Recent and upcoming college graduates fear that AI is limiting the number of entry-level jobs…
Editorial and Digital Strategy Roles Hiring Across Media Today
Something worth watching in today's listings: organizations are hiring for roles that blend editorial judgment with strategic leadership in ways that go well beyond “manage the blog.” Three of today's most compelling postings ask…
This game artist turns 'emotion and dance' into haunting creature designs
Liuyazi 'Arya' Hou is a senior concept artist and sculptor working across AAA, console, VR and mobile games. She combines digital and traditional sculpting, using the best 3D modelling software to create characters inspired by fantasy and…
AJC wins five 2026 Headliner Awards
Third Place, Investigative Reporting in Newspapers in Top 20 Media Market Third Place, Newspapers International News Beat Coverage or Continuing Story AJC Reporter: Thad Moore AJC Editor: Brad Schrade AJC Photographers: Miguel Martinez and Natrice…
Price Drop: Lifetime access to the full MS Office suite is just $30
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $29.97 (reg. $219.99) — Deal ends May 3 at 11:59 PM. Subscription fatigue is real. One way to avoid an extra drain on your account is owning your software. Microsoft…
Fiverr: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Fiverr International Lt. (FVRR) on Wednesday reported net income of $8.6 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of…
Jinius
Owner and head baker Yeongjin Park wants to showcase his one-of-a-kind Korean-inspired sourdough at Jinius, a brunch spot and bakery near the Walsh Bay piers. The bread is moist, sweet and complex because it's made with koji, a fermented malted…
'Charming' Stranger Things spin-off branded a 'treat' has future confirmed by Netflix
S tranger Things: Tales from '85 only dropped on Netflix last week, but the streamer has already confirmed that a second season is in the works. The animated series takes fans back to Hawkins, with the group taking on new monsters from the Upside…
Lorraine Kelly opens up on 'very dark time' after brutal sacking
Lorraine Kelly has opened up about the ups and downs of her career and why, more than 40 years on, she still doesn't take it for granted. After starting her career as a trainee reporter at 17, she made her on-screen debut in 1984 as TV-am's…
The problem with work designed just to win awards
It's awards season, where advertising creatives split into three clearly defined groups: Those who are judging, those who work for agencies that enter awards, and everyone just struggling to pay the bills and keep a roof over their…
AllianceBernstein: Dividend Drops, But Units Still Decently Priced (NYSE:AB)
AllianceBernstein remains a 'Buy,' supported by a high 10.1% yield, despite underperforming the S&P 500. Q1 results were mixed: EPS met expectations at $0.83, but revenue missed by $23.6 million; net income rose 37% YoY. Soft EPS growth and ongoing…
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal predictions and betting tips
Optimism has been in short supply at the Emirates Stadium of late, but Arsenal are top of the Premier League and two victorious ties away from being crowned European champions for the first time ever. Atletico Madrid stand in their way on the…
A 160-year-old paradox explains why AI will create more lawyers and accountants-not fewer, top economist says
In 1865, English economist William Stanley Jevons observed that the invention of the Watt steam engine — which improved the efficiency of the coal-fired steam engine — made coal a more effective energy source. Jevons called it…
Claiming Social Security in 2026? One Overlooked Factor Could Make or Break Your Checks.
A lot of people get excited when they realize that after years of paying taxes on their wages, they're finally eligible to sign up for Social Security. You can claim Social Security benefits as long as you're at least 62 years old and have…
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