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Musk’s Starlink Defies Order to Block X in Brazil
Sep 1, 2024, 11:43 PM
The satellite internet service controlled by Elon Musk is refusing to comply with a court order to block his social network, X, regulators said.
Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe
Sep 1, 2024, 7:24 PM
The UK advertising watchdog gets 450 complaints, as the government pledges to look at dynamic pricing.
ESPN and ABC Go Dark on DirecTV in Feud With Disney
Sep 1, 2024, 10:25 PM
The outage struck on Sunday, cutting access for many DirecTV viewers to the U.S. Open tennis tournament on ABC.
Top Brazil court to vote on decision to ban Musk's X
Sep 1, 2024, 10:11 PM
A majority of justices has voted in favour of upholding the suspension which has seen X blocked in Brazil.
China's first global gaming hit sells millions in a week. An early investor shares what's next
Sep 1, 2024, 8:42 PM
China's first attempt at a top-tier video game has smashed world records, bolstering the industry's global ambitions after Beijing's gaming crackdown.
Hiking energy tax will hit growth, oil industry says
Sep 1, 2024, 7:30 PM
Investment will be cut and thousands of jobs put at risk if the windfall tax is raised, an industry body says.
Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'
Sep 1, 2024, 7:02 PM
Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".
Man Sentenced for Harassing New Hampshire Public Radio Journalists
Sep 1, 2024, 2:50 PM
Tucker Cockerline was part of a group that prosecutors said vandalized the homes of a New Hampshire Public Radio reporter, her editor and her parents.
About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend
Sep 1, 2024, 12:23 PM
The union representing the workers, UNITE HERE, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled.
Thousands of hotel workers are now on strike
Sep 1, 2024, 11:59 AM
With up to 17 rooms to clean each shift, Fatima Amahmoud's job at the Moxy hotel in downtown Boston sometimes feels impossible. The dog owner had declined daily room cleaning, an option that many hotels have encouraged as environmentally friendly but is a way for them to cut labor costs and cope with worker shortages since the COVID-19 pandemic. Unionized housekeepers, however, have waged a fierce fight to restore automatic daily room cleaning at major hotel chains, saying they have been saddled with unmanageable workloads, or in many cases, fewer hours and a decline in income.
Pay for new hires is falling in some blue-collar jobs
Sep 1, 2024, 6:40 AM
Data from ZipRecruiter indicates employers are not willing to pay as much to new recruits as they did last year in some blue-collar sectors. Experts weight in on what's happening.
Railcard train travel discounts to be cut
Sep 1, 2024, 10:28 AM
The discount will be trimmed from 34% to 33.4% from the middle of September after system changes.
Oasis ticket sales defended after fans' fury
Sep 1, 2024, 9:10 AM
Fans complained they felt ripped off and frustrated after facing long online queues and surge pricing.
The first presidential election of the generative AI era is here
Sep 1, 2024, 10:16 AM
AI-generated images, videos, and audio could have an impact on the 2024 elections.
Behind the Big Changes at ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Aug 31, 2024, 7:07 PM
Ryan Seacrest is taking over as host of the longtime game show as it tries to move into the streaming future.
Crucial September jobs report kicks off a new month
Sep 1, 2024, 8:34 AM
A crucial August jobs report that could determine how much the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in September awaits investors in the week ahead.
Hotel Workers Just Went on Strike in the Northeast. How Will That Affect My Trip?
Sep 1, 2024, 8:24 AM
With hotel chains and union members locked in a dispute over wages and working conditions, strikes could continue to disrupt travel in major U.S. destinations. Here’s what to know.
Harris's unrealized capital gains tax is unlikely to pass: CIO
Aug 31, 2024, 12:57 PM
Taxing unrealized capital gains wouldn't be a great idea, warns Raymond James's chief investment officer.
When's the right time to buy a house? Ask yourself these questions first, personal finance expert says
Sep 1, 2024, 3:00 AM
“What Should I Do with My Money?" author Bryan Kuderna breaks down key questions prospective buyers should consider to evaluate whether to buy a home.
No plan to reverse scrapping winter fuel payments
Sep 1, 2024, 5:56 AM
The leader of the House of Commons said she could not see a scenario in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves dropped the policy.
How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients
Sep 1, 2024, 5:00 AM
Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.
Post Office handles record amount of cash
Sep 1, 2024, 4:19 AM
The increasing use of the Post Office to handle cash comes as bank branch closures continue.
Help! I’m ‘Older’ and on the Job Hunt.
Sep 1, 2024, 12:01 AM
Wrestling with age and a case of idea theft.