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The US Navy needs more ships. The workers building them are winning bigger paychecks.
Recent union contract wins in California and Maine are delivering pay bumps and better benefits and may reflect new industry trends, members said.
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.
I used a fake Craigslist ad to test my business idea. The reaction gave me the proof I needed.
Alison Donnally founded a business to help older adults live independently. She explains how the idea came to life.
I worked 7 days a week while my husband couldn't work. Now I'm learning to slow down.
I had a job and a side hustle and worked 7 days a week while my husband couldn't. Now, he has a job, and I'm giving myself permission to work less.
‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app – using intel from con man playbook
Shimon Hayut, the notorious 'Tinder Swindler' also known as Simon Leviev, says his new Safe Love dating app will use identity verification to prevent the fraud...
AI agents can now make phone calls for you
Instinct Concierge and Meta Muse can now place phone calls to businesses on your behalf, but the privacy and data access tradeoffs are significant.
Lawmaker’s stunned face and other viral moments cap rough week for political class
Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury at a senate hearing, but confused the Atlanta Hawks with the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team.
We are looking at youth sports all wrong and that can lead to injuries and burnout
An orthopedic surgeon who worked with the New York Mets explains why early specialization in youth sports raises ACL injury and burnout risks.
Top investigator in Biden-era election probe wanted to tear key constitutional right away from lawmakers
JP Cooney, Jack Smith's top deputy, advocated repealing the Speech or Debate Clause, sparking a heated clash with Sen. Chuck Grassley on Capitol Hill.
Prince William, Kate Middleton’s secret nicknames exposed as former staffer reveals palace WhatsApp habits
Royal family WhatsApp nicknames exposed by a former staffer, from Prince William's "Bobcat" to Prince Harry's "Baz" and other secret aliases.
FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national
Hamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, was previously grounded by Oman Air in 2024.
Ramp's Broadway musical was the worst show I've ever seen. I'm still glad it exists.
I went to Ramp's Broadway musical, "Bill Pay." It was confusing, sloppy, and overly self-loving. But I'm happy the actors got paid.