NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik talks about the possible link between Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Fox and the network’s dumping of Dobbs’ show.
He says he is reminded of how “scandals were handled at Rupert Murdoch’s news tabloids in London,” where they would “throw somebody over the side and see if that was enough.”
February Layoffs , Hit Highest Level Since 2009.
According to a report released by
Challenger, Gray & Christmas on March 7, companies cut 84,638 jobs in February.
That number represents a 3% increase
from January and a 9% jump
year-over-year, Fox Business reports.
As we navigate the start of 2024, we're
witnessing a persistent wave of layoffs. , Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business.
Businesses are aggressively slashing
costs and embracing technological
innovations, actions that are
significantly reshaping staffing needs, Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business.
Tech companies had the most
layoffs in February, over 12,000.
The sector has cut over 28,000 jobs since the beginning of 2024, Fox Business reports. .
Financial firms lost over 26,000 jobs
since the beginning of the year.
That is a 54% increase in layoffs for the sector compared to the same time last year.
Other sectors to experience significant layoffs this year include manufacturing, energy and education.
In light of the backlash some companies
have faced for directly attributing job
cuts to artificial intelligence, , Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business.
... they appear to be framing this
shift as a ‘technological update’
rather than an outright substitution
of human roles with AI, Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business.
In truth, companies are also
implementing robotics and
automation in addition to AI. , Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business.
It's worth noting that last year alone,
AI was directly cited in 4,247 job
reductions, suggesting a growing
impact on companies’ workforces, Andy Challenger, senior vice president of
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, via Fox Business
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Hawkeyes Ticket Prices Surge , Following Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Draft Declaration.
Clark announced that she will enter the 2024 WNBA Draft on Feb. 29, Fox Business reports. .
Clark announced that she will enter the 2024 WNBA Draft on Feb. 29, Fox Business reports. .
While this season is far from over and
we have a lot more goals to achieve, it
will be my last one at Iowa. I am excited
to be entering the 2024 WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark, via X.
While this season is far from over and
we have a lot more goals to achieve, it
will be my last one at Iowa. I am excited
to be entering the 2024 WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark, via X.
It is impossible to fully express my
gratitude to everyone who has
supported me during my time at Iowa.., Caitlin Clark, via X.
Most importantly, none of this would have
been possible without my family and friends
who have been by my side through it all.
Because of all of you, my dreams came true. , Caitlin Clark, via X.
March 3 will mark the Hawkeyes'
season finale. They are currently 24-4.
Clark's WNBA Draft announcement has sent
ticket prices soaring for supporters hoping to watch her play one more time before she turns pro.
Clark's WNBA Draft announcement has sent
ticket prices soaring for supporters hoping to watch her play one more time before she turns pro.
According to TickPick.com, the secondary market's average ticket price for the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against Ohio State is $557.
According to TickPick.com, the secondary market's average ticket price for the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against Ohio State is $557.
As of Feb. 29, the cheapest available ticket was $487, and the most expensive was $2,919.
Clark is only 18 points away from breaking
the NCAA's all-time scoring record.
Clark is only 18 points away from breaking
the NCAA's all-time scoring record.
The late Pete Maravich, who played
for LSU from 1967-1970, currently
holds the record with 3,667 points
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How to Be , a Better Neighbor.
You don't even know
your neighbors, do you?.
Per a Pew Research study conducted in 2018, only a quarter of adults under 30
said they know even one of their neighbors.
A fostered sense of community may be what's missing in your young life.
A fostered sense of community may be what's missing in your young life.
Here are a few ways to
become a better neighbor:.
Say
Hello.
Obvious, yes, but the logical first
step to becoming a better neighbor
is to introduce yourself.
Don't do anything grandiose so you
don't come on too strong.
You don't have to show up with a fresh apple pie or anything like that. , Chris Loggins, supervising producer
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, via NPR.
You don't have to show up with a fresh apple pie or anything like that. , Chris Loggins, supervising producer
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, via NPR.
Small Acts
of Kindness.
Show your neighbors that you can
be a kind and generous person.
Always clean up after your pets,
and don't litter.
Connect.
Often it may feel easier to just go home, but experts believe human connection is worth the effort.
Overcoming the initial anxiety may trouble you, but meeting new people could increase your happiness
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Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production.
On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. .
This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse.
Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a
great return" on the government's investment.
A factory will also be built in
Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. .
That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029.
The White House estimates that
the projects could create 20,000 jobs
in construction and manufacturing.
in addition to "tens of thousands of
indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. .
The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung
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Are You in a Creative Rut? , Here's How to Stay Inspired.
Have you had a hard time accessing the creative part of your brain lately?.
Maybe you're hoping for a magical breakthrough
like something you'd see in a movie.
Experts say it may not be so easy, but it's still possible to pull yourself out of a creative rut if you keep these things in mind:.
Creativity Is for Everyone.
Most folks are creative, and experts
say you don't have to be a genius
to harness the power.
I think we are already
creative beings and
how you use that
[creativity] is
up to you, Sarah Urist Green, producer of
'The Art Assignment,' via NPR.
You don't need to have particular skills; you don't need to have
particular materials. , Sarah Urist Green, producer of
'The Art Assignment,' via NPR.
Take a Break.
Experts say allowing your brain to de-stimulate is great practice
if your schedule allows. .
What our brains actually need is periods of destimulation, Rahaf Harfoush, host of 'The Thought Experiment,' via NPR.
which means no screens, no emails, no audiobooks. , Rahaf Harfoush, host of 'The Thought Experiment,' via NPR.
Don't Force
Yourself.
Experts say don't use stress as a tool
to get things done.
Being overly reliant on pressure and stress may deepen your creative rut.
It could also increase chances of
anxiety attacks and depression
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How to Be , More Timely.
Have you been rolling out
of bed with minutes to spare?.
Maybe you've been wondering to yourself: "where does all the time go?".
Strive to be on time with these helpful tips:.
Timeliness is
a Sign of Respect.
Being timely can project respect for ourselves and others.
I think it's very important to be on time. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
You can always let time pass, but you can't
get it back once it's already gone. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
Plan Ahead.
For the chronically late, experts
say it helps to have a plan.
There's a lot of steps
that I think people just don't consider. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
There's a lot of steps
that I think people just don't consider. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
Help yourself by picking out tomorrow's outfit today. Pack your bag, and confirm appropriate directions before you depart.
Be Honest With Yourself and Others.
Everybody is late for something now and then. True character is how you respond to it.
If you know you're going to be late to something, the very best thing you can do is communicate right away, Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
If you know you're going to be late to something, the very best thing you can do is communicate right away, Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
It's not thinking about it and then calling or texting
30 minutes later.
It means right at that moment. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
It's not thinking about it and then calling or texting
30 minutes later.
It means right at that moment. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR
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FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned.
After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. .
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. .
The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages.
The White House also argues that these
agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. .
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when
the proposed ban was initially introduced.
The freedom to change jobs is
core to economic liberty and to
a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Noncompetes block workers from
freely switching jobs, depriving
them of higher wages and better
working conditions, and depriving
businesses of a talent pool that
they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information.
Those businesses also question whether
the agency has the power "to regulate
such agreements," NPR reports. .
If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days,
and legal challenges would likely ensue.
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Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel , if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’.
On April 13, Iran attacked Israel with
hundreds of drones and missiles.
It was the first time that Iran has ever launched a direct military attack on Israel, Fox News reports. .
Although Israel was able to fend off
about 99% of the projectiles, the
country is considering retaliation.
On April 17, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that if it does decide to
attack with even the "tiniest invasion," .
Iran's response would be "massive and harsh.".
Nothing would remain
from the Zionist regime, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, via Fox News.
Raisi delivered his remarks during
a military parade north of Tehran.
Prior to Raisi's threats, Israel vowed
to respond to the attacks.
The country did not provide details,
but its military council met on April 16
to decide how to proceed.
Leaders around the world have
urged Israel to stand down. .
While Israel and Iran have been at odds
for decades, their conflict came to a
head recently since Iran supports Hamas, .
which attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and
prompted Israel's current offensive in Gaza.
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Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Apple only shipped 50.1 million. .
Last year during the same time period,
Apple shipped 55.4 million. .
Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024.
The increase in Samsung shipments
could be attributed to the company's
release of Galaxy S24 series phones.
During a launch event at the beginning
of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated
into the company's new smartphones,
was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.".
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts. .
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts.
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Drug Shortages Reach , All-Time High in US, , Pharmacists Say.
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
the Utah Drug Information Service.
the first quarter of 2024 saw
323 active drug shortages, Fox News reports.
The previous record of
320 shortages was set in 2014.
ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said,
"some of the most worrying shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications," .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
Abramowitz went on to say that the
"ongoing national shortages of therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also remain
a serious challenge for clinicians and patients.".
A separate ASHP report said that "the most severe and persistent shortages are driven by economic factors that undermine investment in manufacturing capacity, manufacturing quality and supply chain reliability.".
These economic challenges are
driven by extreme price competition
among generic manufacturers, ASHP, via report.
ASHP will continue to engage
with policymakers regularly as we guide
efforts to draft and pass new legislation
to address drug shortages and continue
to strongly advocate on behalf of our
members for solutions that work, ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz, via statement.
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a white paper recommending tactics for Congress to help.
With today’s white paper,
HHS offers solutions and stands
ready to work with Congress to
ensure no patient faces the devastating
consequences of drug shortages or
goes without needed medicines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via press release
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is saying he will not be endorsing Joe Biden for President as he once did during the last presidential election. During an interview with Fox News, Johnson expressed some regret about his 2020 endorsement for Biden and Kamala Harris saying he won't endorse any candidate this year.
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Safety Tips for , Viewing the Upcoming , Solar Eclipse.
Ahead of the April 8 eclipse that can be viewed in the
United States, Fox News offered some safety tips for
anyone looking to catch a glimpse of the event. .
The number one tip is to wear proper eclipse glasses
which are significantly darker than normal sunglasses
and specifically designed for witnessing solar events. .
Genuine eclipse glasses will have an , ISO 12312-2 filter. .
NASA suggests people check the American
Astronomical Society's list of safe options
for selecting a brand of eclipse glasses.
Fox News warns that the popularity of the upcoming
eclipse has driven third-party vendors to flood
online marketplaces with fake eclipse glasses. .
People without eclipse glasses can still
view the eclipse with a pinhole projector
which can easily be made at home.
Cut a 1- to 2-inch square out of
the center of a piece of plain
white paper or white cardboard.
Cover the square you just cut out by taping
a piece of aluminum foil over the hole. .
Next, use a pin or thumbtack to
poke a hole in the aluminum foil.
A second piece of paper or cardboard
is used as the screen on which the
image of the eclipse will be projected.
To view: place the screen on the ground and stand with your back to the sun, holding your projector with the foil pointed toward the sky.
Adjust the distance between your projector
and the screen to make the image of
the eclipse appear larger or smaller.
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RGB Award Ceremony Canceled , Amid Recipient Controversy.
Since 2019, the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation
has presented accomplished women with the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award, NPR reports. .
Previous recipients include
Barbra Streisand and Queen Elizabeth II.
This year, however, the foundation
selected four men to receive the
award, in addition to Martha Stewart. .
This year, however, the foundation
selected four men to receive the
award, in addition to Martha Stewart. .
Those men are Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken and Sylvester Stallone.
Those men are Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken and Sylvester Stallone.
Those men are Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken and Sylvester Stallone.
Those men are Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, Michael Milken and Sylvester Stallone.
Justice Ginsburg fought not only for women but for everyone, Dwight D. Opperman Foundation Chair
Julie Opperman, via statement.
Going forward, to embrace the
fullness of Justice Ginsburg's
legacy, we honor both women
and men who have changed the
world by doing what they do best, Dwight D. Opperman Foundation Chair
Julie Opperman, via statement.
Ginsburg's family condemned the foundation's recipient selection, NPR reports. .
This year, the Opperman Foundation
has strayed far from the original
mission of the award and from
what Justice Ginsburg stood for. , Jane Ginsburg, daughter of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, via statement.
On March 18, foundation Chair Julie Opperman
said that the April ceremony is now canceled. .
This year we selected
leaders in different fields. We honored men for the first time, Dwight D. Opperman Foundation Chair
Julie Opperman, via statement.
We thought RBG's teachings
regarding EQUALITY should be
practiced. We did not consider politics, Dwight D. Opperman Foundation Chair
Julie Opperman, via statement.
Opperman went on to say that the foundation will decide whether to continue after reevaluating its mission, NPR reports.
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