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I Built a Freelance Marketplace from Scratch - Here's What I Learned
Building a marketplace sounds simple at first. You have sellers. You have buyers. One side offers a service, the other side pays for it, and the platform connects them. That was roughly how I looked at it when I started building NexoRush. The…
Why Upwork's CEO insists the AI jobs apocalypse isn't happening
Few leaders have a better real-time read on how AI is actually reshaping the workforce than Hayden Brown. As CEO of Upwork, the platform where 18 million freelancers meet the businesses that need them, she sees what the monthly jobs report can't:…
36 Years Ago, One Far Side Comic Predicted The Future Of Video Games
In case you've never come across them before, The Far Side is a semi-surrealist single-panel comic strip created by Gary Larson defined by its offbeat and irreverent humor. Running from 1980 to 1995, the author suddenly stepped back from producing…
'No bandwidth left': why many Singaporeans want to be child-free
As Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepares to unveil plans to ease the strain on families during his National Day Rally speech on Sunday, a new survey points to a difficult question behind the city state's record-low fertility rate: what if…
Notre Dame predicted to win the national championship
The preseason AP Top 25 poll has already been released as the official start of the 2026 college football nears. While the usual contenders, No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Oregon, No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 5 Texas, comprise the top five…
Predicting USC Trojans' Single-Season Stat Leaders
Expectations are rising for the 2026 USC Trojans. Landing at No. 14 overall in both the preseason AP Poll released on Aug. 17 and the USA Today Coaches Poll two weeks earlier fuels the hype in the land of Troy. USC sustained key losses during the…
How To Apply Your Skills To A Side Hustle After Being Laid Off
Recently laid off? Learn how to transfer your skills to a side hustle for immediate or long-term income. The layoff numbers aren't pretty. As of June this year, organizations have laid off or discharged 1.8 million people. Payroll employment is…
NFL must address the real problem after Dolphins, Giants become latest teams to brawl in joint practice
The NFL handed out significant fines to the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints on Thursday for their series of brawls in a joint practice session this week. There might be more fines coming for the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins as they…
Designers Say This Wall Treatment From Your Grandma's House Is Making a Comeback
Wood wall panels are desirable again in modern-day homes. They can come in a variety of tones, finishes, and widths. Think of them as an anchor for large rooms or a cozy feature in small spaces. If you picture any room from the 1970s, there's…
Medtronic: Expecting Strong Revenue Growth In Fiscal Q1 (NYSE:MDT)
Medtronic is reiterated as a 'Buy,' with shares offering over 10% fundamental upside and attractive valuation metrics. Q4 delivered 6.6% organic revenue growth—best in a decade—driven by double-digit gains in the Cardiovascular and…
Elizabeth Holmes
August 2016 to present: anchor/reporter, WRAL-TV/ FOX 50; January 2014 to July 2016: anchor/reporter, WOWT-TV; July 2013 to December 2013: freelance reporter, News 12 the Bronx & Brooklyn; July 2010 to May 2012: production assistant, ESPN Radio &…
A Grounded Military Feel' - Halo Co-Creator Says He Would Make Series 'Darker' if He Made a New Game
The co-creator of Halo claims fans wouldn't like his vision for new games in the series if he were still working on the franchise. Marcus Lehto outlined his vision on Twitter, saying he would have a darker and more 'grounded military feel' if he…
Australia's arts workers are finally being recognised by the Fair Work Commission. What changes now?
On Friday, the Fair Work Commission made a provisional decision to include the arts in the modern award system, by adding the word “arts” to its Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award (AREA) 2020 award. In the Fair Work context…
Gen Z's new anti-tech rebellion: making eye contact and listening to each other
Jameson Butler hated how much time she spent on her smartphone, so over the pandemic, she ditched it for a flip phone. It was meant to be a temporary 'social media cleanse.' Years later, the 19-year-old still hasn't gone back. 'Immediately, the…
JEPQ and HYG Both Pay Monthly Income, but Only One Survives When Credit Markets Crack
JEPQ outpaced HYG with 89% five-year returns versus 15%, pays nearly double the annual income, and charges a lower 0.35% expense ratio. In a credit crunch, JEPQ's option-premium income swells as volatility spikes while HYG takes direct principal…
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