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A Famous Author's Fall from Grace: What Happened?

December 20, 2025

David Walliams, a well-known British children's author, recently faced serious consequences after allegations of harassment surfaced. HarperCollins UK, his publisher, decided to cut ties with him following an investigation into these claims. The Daily Telegraph reported that junior female employees

business

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

December 20, 2025

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

politics

Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs, Citing Recent Law

December 18, 2025

A recent court decision has put a stop to planned layoffs at several U. S. government agencies. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the Trump administration's plans to cut jobs at the State Department, Education Department, Defense Department, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administr

technology

Tech's Big Problem: Too Much Money, Not Enough People

December 15, 2025

Companies are spending a lot on tech but not enough on people. This is a big mistake. They focus on the tools, like models, chips, and software, but forget about the people who use them. It's like trying to make paella but only using cilantro. The culture, workflow, and training are just as importan

technology

AI: A Tool for Empowerment, Not Replacement

December 4, 2025

Amy Gilliland, the head of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), is a strong believer in the power of artificial intelligence (AI). She sees it as a tool to enhance her employees' capabilities, not replace them. GDIT is already using AI to help its staff find new roles within the company.

health

Helping Hands: How UVA Health Spreads Holiday Cheer

December 3, 2025

UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act

business

Starbucks Workers Win Big: $35M Settlement for Unfair Schedules

December 1, 2025

Starbucks is in hot water after a big settlement. They have to pay $35 million to over 15, 000 workers in New York City. This is the largest settlement of its kind in the city's history. The issue? Starbucks was accused of not giving workers stable schedules and cutting hours without warning. Worke

business

How Steve Jobs Made Employees Feel Like Owners

November 29, 2025

Steve Jobs had a unique way of making employees feel like they owned the company. He did this by giving them stock options. This was not common back then. He explained this idea at a conference in 1983. Jobs said that buying stock directly would be risky for employees. They could lose a lot of mone

business

How a Big Company Taught 20, 000 People About AI

November 22, 2025

A major financial company, Principal Financial, has been teaching its employees about artificial intelligence (AI). The CEO, Strable, started by training the top leaders. At first, some leaders questioned why they needed to learn about AI. But Strable believed it was important for leaders to underst

technology

Tech Giants and AI: Big Dreams, Bigger Challenges

November 20, 2025

In the fast-moving world of tech, two companies are making bold moves with AI. Tools for Humanity, a startup backed by Sam Altman, is aiming high. They want to prove people's humanity in the AI age. Their goal? A billion users for their eye-scanning tool. But they're not there yet. Some employees ar