‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis: study

‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis: study

Microplastics found in the US food and water supply that contain “forever chemicals” are contributing to a quarter of a trillion dollar a year health crisis, according to a new study. In 2018 alone, exposure to the small plastics — which the Mayo Clinic has linked to heart health, hormone imbalances and even cancer —…

Galaxy part ways with veteran technical director Jovan Kirovski

Galaxy part ways with veteran technical director Jovan Kirovski

The Galaxy have parted ways with technical director Jovan Kirovski, announcing the decision Thursday morning in a one-sentence, 16-word news release. Kirovski, a former national team midfielder who made 62 appearances for the U.S., was an assistant coach on Bruce Arena’s 2012 MLS Cup championship team before joining the front office in January 2013, less…

This new job trend may be the answer to quiet quitting — here’s how it could help you thrive

This new job trend may be the answer to quiet quitting — here’s how it could help you thrive

The workforce trends of 2023 focused largely on employee burnout and decreased job satisfaction, as seen through such trends as quiet quitting, “bare-minimum Mondays” and “boreout,” the TikTok sensation. Yet with the latest viral career trend, “managing up,” there seems to be a shift in focus.   Three job experts weighed in on how this latest trend is…

Microsoft briefly outshines Apple as world’s most valuable company

Microsoft briefly outshines Apple as world’s most valuable company

Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products Microsoft, Google integrating more AI into products 03:20 Microsoft briefly dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company, as its foray into generative AI continues to push up its stock price. The software giant’s stock on Thursday jumped as much as 2%, putting the firm’s market valuations at $2.903…

Cold weather forecast bad news for Dolphins bettors against Chiefs in Kansas City

Cold weather forecast bad news for Dolphins bettors against Chiefs in Kansas City

Commercial content 21+. If recent history is any indicator, the Miami Dolphins may have a tough time in the Kansas City weather on Saturday night. Meteorologists are forecasting the game-time temperature at Arrowhead Stadium to be right around zero degrees with wind gusts up to 30 mph that will make “feels like” temps even more…

CNBC Pro Talks: Top strategists and stock pickers share their 2024 market playbook

CNBC Pro Talks: Top strategists and stock pickers share their 2024 market playbook

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The S&P 500 ended 2023 with a bang, up 24% on the year despite persistent recession warnings, a regional banking crisis, widespread tech layoffs, and ‘higher-for-longer’ interest rates. Can the stock market momentum continue into 2024? Can the rally broaden out past…

There may be a bit of a sentiment rally around China’s recovery, says JPMorgan’s Meera Pandit

There may be a bit of a sentiment rally around China’s recovery, says JPMorgan’s Meera Pandit

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Meera Pandit, JPMorgan Asset Management global market strategist, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss positioning in 2024 in the bond and global markets.

CVS to close ‘select’ pharmacies in Target stores in the coming months

CVS to close ‘select’ pharmacies in Target stores in the coming months

CVS Health plans to close select pharmacies inside Target stores early this year, a company spokesperson said Thursday, as retail pharmacy chains in the U.S. struggle to boost profits.  The closures will begin in February and finish by the end of April, the spokesperson said in a statement. She added that employees affected by the…

Chargers meet with Giants executive about general manager job

Chargers meet with Giants executive about general manager job

The Chargers announced that they completed their first outside interview for their general manager job Thursday, meeting with Brandon Brown. For the last two seasons, Brown has served as assistant general manager of the New York Giants. He spent five years with Philadelphia before that, working in personnel and scouting. Brown, 35, whose time in…