Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide
When entertainment companies move jobs overseas, it's not just about saving money. It's about the people who lose their jobs and the communities that suffer. Many U. S. entertainment workers are part of guilds and unions that have low-budget agreements. They are willing to work with production compa
AI is changing the job market fast. Amazon plans to cut 14, 000 corporate jobs soon. Chegg Inc. is also letting go of nearly half its staff. They say AI is the reason. But not all jobs are at risk. Some industries will feel the impact more than others. Experts compare AI to a student with all the ol
Hollywood is known for its glamour and glitz, but behind the scenes, things are getting serious. Stars and agencies are turning to Washington D. C. lobbyists to protect their jobs from artificial intelligence (AI). This is a big deal because Hollywood usually doesn't like lobbyists. But now, with AI
The Trump administration's recent cuts to education research have sent shockwaves through the academic community. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) have seen significant reductions in funding and staff, leaving many researchers in the lurch. Mark War
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive
In June, the private sector saw a drop of 33, 000 jobs. This decline was mainly due to fewer hires and companies not filling open positions quickly. However, paychecks grew by 4. 4% over the year, showing that wages are still going up. The job losses were mostly in professional services and educati
Canada's steel industry is in a tough spot. The US has doubled tariffs on steel imports from Canada. This move has sparked a lot of anger and worry. The industry is bracing for major job losses and factory slowdowns. Steel is a big deal in Canada. It's a 15 billion dollar industry. It employs 23, 0
The auto industry is in a tough spot. Tariffs on imported cars are coming, and they could hit American autoworkers hard. The idea is to bring jobs back to the US, but it's not that simple. The auto supply chain is a complex web that stretches across borders. Shutting down plants in Mexico and Canada
