US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Greece hit by general strike as workers protest high cost of living Thousands of workers across Greece staged a 24-hour general strike on November 20 demanding higher wages and protesting against the soaring cost of living ... 11/23/2024 - 6:52 pm | View Link
Thousands in Greece Strike to Protest Soaring Living Costs Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Athens and other Greek cities as a 24-hour general strike to protest against the rising cost of living shut down public services and part of Greece’s ... 11/20/2024 - 5:37 pm | View Link
General strike in Greece to demand higher pay and end to austerity Whenever the trade union bureaucracy call a general strike in Greece, it is a sure sign that they fear an escalation of the class struggle which could spiral out of their control. 11/20/2024 - 10:39 am | View Link
Greece hit by general strike amid protest over high cost of living Thousands of workers have marched through the Greek capital Athens as part of a 24-hour general strike called by unions in protest over the rising ... 11/20/2024 - 12:44 am | View Link
Greece hit by 24-hour strike over inflation and wage demands Workers across Greece have launched a 24-hour strike early on Wednesday, joining a mass protest organized by unions to protest against the government's economic policies. The unions are calling for ... 11/19/2024 - 11:59 pm | View Link
The gap between the president-elect’s claims and market expectations may offer temporary reprieve, but small businesses should prepare for turbulence.
A stark reality check looms for America’s 33 million small businesses: while campaign promises suggest dramatic economic shifts, market indicators tell a different story. This disconnect—between political rhetoric and market expectations—creates both uncertainty and opportunity for SMBs, which represent 43.5% of US GDP and employ nearly half of private sector workers.
It may be time to find new ways to motivate your people to challenge the status quo by expanding their horizons.
Have you ever had your patience sorely tested by an overly inquisitive child? You know the type: No matter what you say to them, they always respond with the same question: Why?
Hiring a fractional leader can be a winning solution, especially for small and midsized companies looking to grow their brands.
The sharing economy has changed the way we vacation, get around, and even dress for fancy events. Why invest a lot of resources into something you need only for a short amount of time, right?
In 2026, legal agreements that apportion the Colorado River will expire.
Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and multiple tribes that use Colorado River water and hydropower to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future.“Today we show our collective work,” Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton said as she outlined four proposals for action and one “no action” alternative that she and Biden’s government will leave for the incoming Trump Administration — with formal environmental assessments still to come and just 20 months to act.
Spoiler alert: The game and world were lost.
Activists and experts who are pushing world leaders to save an overheating planet learned it’s not so easy, even in a simulated world.