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The deskless workforce will benefit from digital training
There is a nationwide talent war for frontline, skilled workers, and unfortunately, too many companies are losing. Turnover among deskless workers, who account for about 80% of the workforce...
Chicago’s own Pope Leo XIV is already drowning in deep dish memes
White smoke at the Vatican can only signal one thing: A new pope has been elected. But online? A flurry of memes are roasting the traditions of the Pope’s...
Krispy Kreme stock plunges nearly 30% as it ends dividends, pauses McDonald’s expansion
Shares of Krispy Kreme Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) plunged over 28% on Thursday after the donut-and-coffee chain said it will no longer pay out its quarterly dividend and that it...
The new pope, Leo XIV, has spoken out about urgent need for climate change action
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, seems to have similar views on the environment as his predecessor, Pope Francis....
The conclave was briefly the world’s most riveting ‘sporting’ event
A hot new high-stakes competition show went viral on the internet this week that had fans placing bets, joining fantasy leagues, tweeting live updates, and posting daily recaps. But...
Brazil road project draws criticism over Amazon deforestation risks ahead of COP30
In the run-up to the annual U.N. climate conference, set to take place in Brazil’s Amazon in November, the construction of a road is drawing attention, with critics arguing...
37 housing markets where sellers hold the most power heading into summer 2025
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. National active housing inventory for sale at the end of April 2025 was up 31% compared with April...
Who is the new pope? Latest update as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of...
States sue Trump administration for blocking funds for EV charging
Seventeen states are suing President Donald Trump‘s administration for withholding billions of dollars for building more electric vehicle chargers, according to a federal lawsuit announced Wednesday. The Trump administration in...
With almost no food left in Gaza, a major aid group shuts down soup kitchens due to Israel’s blockade
Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza forced a leading aid group to shut its community soup kitchens Thursday as it faced empty warehouses and no replenishment of supplies in the...
