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US productivity rises faster than expected in second quarterUS worker productivity saw a stronger than anticipated 1.4% rise last quarter. This growth follows a revised 0.8% increase in the prior per...
A Gallup survey asked 19,000 US workers about fully remote jobs; Gen Z, often seen as the digital-first generation, was the least likely to want it, while millennials preferred it the mostA recent Gallup study reveals Gen Z's surprising preference for hybrid work arrangements. Younger workers desire more in-person interaction...
In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...
AI can turbocharge India's growth despite job disruption: World BankArtificial intelligence can significantly boost developing economies' growth before the decade ends. India leads AI adoption, benefiting fa...
White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper gasolineThe White House plans to extend a Jones Act waiver to reduce gasoline prices. This waiver increases shipping flexibility and eases transpor...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance on Hormuz deal hopesAsian stocks are set to track Wall Street higher as optimism grows. Prospects for an interim deal with Iran eased energy supply concerns si...
OpenAI pays $3.2 million in US probe over hiring foreign workersThe Justice Department in a release said that OpenAI and Statsig, which makes product development software, recruited foreign workers for s...
World Bank urges developing nations to seize AI opportunityDeveloping nations should embrace artificial intelligence for rapid advancement. AI offers significant improvements in healthcare, educatio...
AI can accelerate growth in developing economies, says World BankDeveloping economies are experiencing their weakest average growth performance in three decades. The report said AI could significantly lif...
America's foreign STEM worker debate has a data problemAs the Trump administration tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, recent academic research challenges a key premise ...
Global Market Today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally driven by tech stocksAsian shares advanced, mirroring a Wall Street rally fueled by technology stocks. The yen stabilized after intervention-driven gains, while...
Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals pushPresident Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral s...
India's education crisis: Overqualified yet underqualifiedIndia's education system is leaving graduates both overqualified and underqualified, failing to meet the needs of a changing labour market....
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
Monday Motivation by Henry Ford: 'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're...' - A timeless reminder that success begins with your mindsetHenry Ford revolutionized transportation by making automobiles affordable for families. He founded the Ford Motor Company and introduced th...
Quote of the Day by Karl Marx: ‘The human being is in the most literal sense a political animal, not merely…’Philosopher Karl Marx argued people develop individuality through social interactions. Our identities form within relationships, communitie...
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9Russian forces launched intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight. At least nine people were killed and twenty-two civilians were...
Six in ten Indian companies believe AI to play a significant role: PWCIndian manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence significantly aiding strategic goals within five years. This optimism surpasses glo...
Shop-floor AI drives Zebra’s India plansBots on the Shop Floor Zebra Tech CEO Bill Burns explains to Suraksha P how frontier AI models complement, rather than replace, frontline w...
Education Ministry’s 2025 notes to states flagged learning-jobs gapsThe Education Ministry's latest data highlights deep structural challenges in India's education and employment landscape, with nearly three...