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Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions
The world’s second-most valuable company is caught in the back-and-forth between the United States and China. Beijing announced on Monday, Dec. 9, it launched an antitrust investigation into chipmaker Nvidia. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it suspects the company, crucial to the proliferation of artificial intelligence, is violating a promise it made during… -
As 2025 approaches, more Americans looking to switch jobs: Report
A new Gallup survey indicates that job satisfaction has fallen to its lowest level in recent years, as workers feel more stuck and frustrated with their current situations. The survey of 20,000 workers discovered that workplace dissatisfaction is higher than it’s been in nearly a decade. More than half of employees surveyed last month said… -
There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes
Despite a strong jobs report for November, the job market vibe is mixed. The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Gallup is calling it the “Great Detachment,” years after the “Great Resignation” took hold. In workplaces around America, employees feel… -
New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International is now the first major international human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza. However, it’s an accusation that lawyers consider one of the most difficult to prosecute. Doing so requires proof the defendants committed the acts with intent to destroy a group, in whole or in part. Israel and the… -
Why November’s 227,000 jobs added is not as impressive as it seems
The U.S. jobs market beat expectations in November, adding 227,000 jobs after a bleak October report driven by hurricanes and strikes. At the same time, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% from 4.1% in October, according to Labor Department data. Payroll employment has averaged 186,000 jobs added per month over the last 12 months.… -
Ramaswamy says DOGE will scrutinize Rivian loan and CHIPS Act awards
Department of Government Efficiency co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy is going to put President Joe Biden’s “last-minute spending spree” under a microscope. He claims the funding awarded months before a power transition is inappropriate and will receive special scrutiny. High on his list of spending to claw back is a $6.6 billion loan to EV maker Rivian… -
Anthem cancels controversial anesthesia policy after widespread outrage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is canceling a proposed policy change on anesthesia coverage after extensive backlash. On Nov. 1, Anthem announced they would soon cap anesthesia coverage to a certain time limit and would deny anesthesia claims that exceeded the allotted minutes. While the American Society of Anesthesiologists promptly reacted to the proposal, the… -
UN agency opens probe into Venezuela’s presidential election
Venezuela must hold on to all election material, including tally sheets, from the country’s presidential election, as a United Nations human rights group opens an investigation. The investigation comes as electoral fraud allegations continue to swirl around President Nicolás Maduro. The U.N. Human Rights Council made the announcement Tuesday, Dec. 3, in response to a… -
Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over
The White House announced it has now committed over $100 billion to renewable energy projects under President Joe Biden. This development comes as the current administration works to maximize the deployment of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “Crossing the milestone of $100 billion awarded shows just how… -
Biden looks to stop paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage
The Biden administration wants to end a Depression-era policy that allows qualified employers to hire workers with disabilities at less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25. The Labor Department proposed a new rule this week to phase out the practice. These 14(c) certificates are given to employers to prevent limiting job opportunities for workers… -
DC accuses Amazon of ‘secretly’ excluding zip codes from 2-day delivery
Amazon is accused of “secretly” excluding “historically underserved” areas of Washington, D.C., from high-speed delivery with Prime. The lawsuit brought by Attorney General Brian Schwalb alleges the e-commerce giant kept two zip codes from getting the fastest delivery service promoted with Amazon Prime while still charging those residents the full-price fee. This lawsuit claimed the… -
Americans crave more alone time, especially during the holidays: Study
While the surgeon general has declared loneliness an epidemic in the U.S., a little alone time does the mind good, especially around the holidays. That’s according to more than half of Americans. A new study out of Ohio State University shows people need their alone time to deal with holiday stress. Researchers found 56% of… -
Delaware judge rejects Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package for second time
Elon Musk lost in court for the second time over his pay compensation. The Tesla CEO failed to convince a Delaware judge to reverse her earlier ruling, which nullified his $56 billion pay package. “A Delaware judge just overruled a supermajority of shareholders who own Tesla and who voted twice to pay @elonmusk what he’s worth.…
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