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employment

AI at work: more tasks or more jobs?

May 6, 2026

Technology has always shaped work. When farm tools got better, fewer farmers were needed—but food got cheaper, and new jobs appeared in towns. Electricity did the same, and so did the internet. Dario Amodei now believes AI could create jobs, not just destroy them. He points to the Jevons Paradox: wh

politics

New Route to Work: Helping Disabled People Earn Their Way Back

May 5, 2026

The U. S. government launched a program in 1999 to help people with disabilities find jobs without losing their health care or income support. The plan was simple: let the Social Security Administration run it, spread the word, and give people a safe path back to work. But that last part—telling fol

celebrities

Shocking Lawsuit Fight Over Confidentiality Deals

May 1, 2026

Howard Stern has taken a stand against former executive assistant Leslie Kuhn, who sued the star and his wife for $2. 5 million a few weeks ago. The 72‑year‑old host says the case is a “shakedown” and calls it a transparent sham, according to court papers. His lawyer, Ilene Farkas, added that the co

politics

A Fresh Path to Keep Alaska’s Workers and Services Strong

April 12, 2026

Alaska is losing its public workers faster than it can hire new ones. About 3, 000 jobs are empty right now, which is nearly one‑sixth of all state positions. The loss costs the budget a lot of money in temporary help, bonuses and overtime, and it slows down everything from fire fighting to health

business

Two IT Workers Paid by Dallas and Austin at the Same Time

April 11, 2026

Dallas officials say a whistle‑blower reported that two tech staff were working full‑time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin. The claim came through Dallas’s confidential hotline in November, prompting the Office of Inspector General to start a probe. The two employees earned more th

business

Weather guy vs. station: the messy fight over side gigs and broken rules

April 11, 2026

When a local TV weatherman got let go in January, he called it a total surprise. The station says nope—not even close. Their court papers tell a different story, packing warnings, suspensions, and a long list of conduct issues that built up over months before the final pink slip. Between late arriva

celebrities

Workplace Tensions: Former Stern Team Member Challenges Confidentiality Rules

April 7, 2026

A former assistant to a well-known radio personality has taken legal action against their former employer, claiming the workplace became unbearable after moving into the entertainer’s home. Leslie Kuhn, who managed office duties before transitioning to a live-in role, says she faced an aggressive en

business

Job Fair Opens Doors for Teens with Autism in Passaic

April 6, 2026

Passaic is set to hold a special job fair for teens with autism on Saturday, April 18. Eight local businesses will be there to talk about work and give hands‑on training. The event happens during Autism Awareness Month, making it one of the first of its kind in the area. The idea started wi

business

University Lawsuit: Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Discrimination

April 6, 2026

The University of Oregon faces a lawsuit from a former business‑operations director who says she and three coworkers were fired after reporting their supervisor’s misconduct. She alleges the supervisor, Richard Menard, made racist and sexist remarks and abused his authority by hiring a personal f

finance

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

April 6, 2026

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the