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XTL: Amazon For Globalstar Is Just The Latest Catalyst (NYSEARCA:XTL)
Amazon.com, Inc.'s $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar highlights surging demand for space-focused telecom, boosting XTL, where GSAT is the largest holding. I maintain a buy rating on the State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF, citing pristine…
Man missed red flags and lost his job to AI twice in 40 days
A man who lost his job to AI twice in 40 days says “no industry is safe”. Liam Rondi, 30, had been working as a copywriter for two years but received a call to tell him he'd been made redundant, he says. In the same week, Press…
I quit my six-figure job in New York City and now make less than $1,000 a month. I regret nothing.
I had been thinking about quitting my job as a vice president of a New York City -based boutique public relations agency for years. I joined the company in its first year of business in 2018. As the first full-time hire, my responsibilities grew as…
Move Over Mocktails-This Is the Trending Non-Alcoholic Drink to Know
Sparkling tea stands out by not trying to mimic alcohol—delivering structure, tannins, and complexity in its own right. Its balance of acidity, aromatics, and bubbles makes it uniquely suited for food pairings, much like wine. As consumers…
Guy Ritchie's 'utterly addictive' Young Sherlock has future confirmed at Prime Video
Prime Video has confirmed that Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock will be back for a second season. The eight-part drama hit the streaming service last month and has become one of Prime Video's most watched original series of all time. Young Sherlock…
Experts Reveal How to Spot Chic Vintage Glassware
Vintage glassware can add a little charm to any home. But sourcing the right pieces can be challenging. If you're wondering what to look for when you're buying vintage glassware, keep reading for expert insights. But first, why is vintage glassware…
We haven't had this combo of slow hiring and low unemployment in 25 years of data
The US economy isn't officially in a recession. But for job seekers, it might as well be. In February, the hiring rate fell to a low last seen during the early pandemic — and before that, the aftermath of the Great Recession. More than seven…
Does Working Less Bring Higher Productivity?
The dizzying speed of technological advancement in the workplace is enough to make one pause. Where on earth is the world of work going? A quick scan of job listings on platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed reveals a landscape in flux with offerings…
I'm turning 40, and people keep asking why I don't have children. I have a lot of reasons.
I always felt like I disappointed my mother. Her lifelong wish was to become a grandmother, but having children was never high on my priority list. When she died unexpectedly, I was 35 and struggling financially and mentally. Her death threw my…
QOTD: How Has Your EV Depreciated?
We discussed EV depreciation on our podcast last week. Now I want to ask the EV owners out there, especially those who just sold their vehicle or are planning soon, what they're seeing on the ground. Does what your seeing match what Karl and I…
Samsung's Micro RGB TVs Are Back, With Smaller Screens and Smaller Price Tags
As promised in December, Samsung has launched new Micro RGB TVs that bring the tech way downmarket with two new models that will cost far less than the $30,000, 115-inch MR95F the company released last year. The new models – R95H and R85H…
Used Car Of The Day: 2007 Honda Civic Si
Today we present to you a 2007 Honda Civic Si with a lot of miles on the clock. There are 309K miles on this one, and it runs, but the seller says it needs a new flywheel. The seller says the maintenance has been kept up. That's probably why the…
Royal Ballet and Opera Head Says Timothée Chalamet's Controversial Comments Gave Ticket Sales an 'Immediate Boost
Timothée Chalamet's recent comments about opera and ballet have garnered all manner of backlash and praise, and have naturally been a divisive source of cultural discourse. But as it turns out, Chalamet's controversial words were a major…
Bosses say AI boosts productivity - workers say they're drowning in 'workslop'
Ken, a copywriter for a large, Miami-based cybersecurity firm, used to enjoy his job. But then the “workslop” started piling up. Workslop is an unintended consequence of the AI boom. It's what happens when employees use AI to quickly…
Unionized Lucky 8 and Sharp Entertainment Workers Ratify Contracts (Exclusive)
Nonfiction TV producers at the companies behind unscripted series 90 Day Fiancé, To Catch a Smuggler and The Food That Built America have ratified new union contracts. Writers Guild of America East members at Stamford, Conn.-based Lucky 8…
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