Economy Starts '09 On Weaker Footing; Outlook Dim

YouTube was one of the only social media platforms to limit content. Now it’s experimenting with an infinite alternative. YouTube is among the last bastions of limited, curated content. A new experiment could threaten that.

America First, Republican second. As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as president, he’s settled into specific language to describe his upcoming administration: “America First.”

Despite his pro-environment votes—especially to protect Long Island’s coast—the former New York congressman is expected to be on board with the president-elect’s climate policy. By tapping former New York Representative Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency, President-elect Donald Trump opted to put his planned radical rollback of climate policy in the hands of a staunch ally who is skilled at projecting an image of a moderate conservationist.

Addressing burnout effectively can help strengthen your team’s endurance and resilience. Employee burnout is not a new issue, but it has worsened, now surpassing even pandemic levels. Currently, 44% of U. S. employees report experiencing burnout at work. This alarming trend puts increasing pressure on managers, who often lack the training needed to address burnout effectively, further intensifying the problem.

This week, Delia Cai tackles the social media etiquette around group photos and party invites. There are certain social media rules we can all agree on: Ghosting a conversation is impolite, and replying “k” to a text is the equivalent of a backhand slap (violent, wrong, and rude). But what about the rest of the rules?

Mike Haridopolos raised concerns this week about the pace of regulatory approval for space launch at the FAA. Representative-elect Mike Haridopolos, the incoming Republican lawmaker who will represent Kennedy Space Center, expects space policy to play a big part in the Trump administration—and he’s excited to have a role in shaping it.