Boohoo considers shutting factory after BBC investigation

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Congress may need to pass a temporary government funding bill before a looming deadline to prevent a partial shutdown — even though leaders announced a spending deal over the weekend meant to keep the government open. Funding for roughly 20 percent of the federal government…

In a 6–3 decision on Monday, the court held that a federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on “sex” — Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — applied to cases involving LGBTQ workers. The other lead plaintiffs in the case, argued by the ACLU, did not live to see the ruling. Donald…

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines said on Monday that they had found loose parts on some of their Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a fuselage panel blew out during an Alaska flight on Friday, adding to growing safety concerns about the Max 9. The disclosures followed reports that Alaska Airlines had been warned three…

Looking to salvage the deal before completely giving it the axe, Michaela tried to bargain with Netflix to at least retain five percent of her rights — eventually asking for as little as two percent. There was just silence on the phone. And she said, “It’s not how we do things here. Nobody does that,…

Listen to article (1 minute) Some companies are kicking off the new year by trimming staff as a steady labor market shows signs of cooling off.  The labor market flashed some warning signs at the end of last year. Hiring has slowed in recent months. Open positions also dropped at the end of 2023 compared…

Remote work trends in 2024 focus on flexibility and advanced technologies. Businesses must adapt to hybrid models and digital tools. Remote work is evolving rapidly, and 2024 will bring significant changes. Flexibility remains a top priority, with more companies adopting hybrid work models. These models combine remote and in-office work, offering employees more options. Advanced…