An aerial view of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower together in eastern Mediterranean on November 03, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images There are growing calls from some political leaders on Capitol Hill to justify U.S. Navy protection […]
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More Americans are working remotely for international companies—here’s where they live
The hiring game is getting globally competitive: The number of American workers hired by international companies grew 62% last year, according to the State of Global Hiring Report from Deel, an HR platform that specializes in global hiring. Most of those roles allow Americans to work remotely, and workers in some U.S. […]
The CEO ‘return to office or else’ is having limited success in 2024
Carlina Teteris | Moment | Getty Images More companies are towing a hard line when it comes to return-to-office mandates. This past week alone, Boeing and UPS called workers back to the office five days a week. To be sure, these high-profile examples are unique cases. Boeing is dealing with […]
Kids who do these 6 things have ‘high emotional intelligence,’ says parenting expert who studied over 200 children
As parents, we want so many things for our children — good health, success, happy relationships, and purpose in life. One thing we can do to try to guarantee these things is to help them develop emotional intelligence skills, which are key predictors for happiness and success. How do you […]
These are the 10 most sustainable travel destinations in the world—none of them are in the U.S.
With 74% of American travelers concerned about the impact of overtourism, environmentally safe travel is increasingly becoming a priority. To address overtourism and the effect it can have on the climate, countries around the world have started charging fees to visit some major destinations. In January, Tripadvisor, in partnership with […]
5 Costco items that are always worth buying—one $10 deal can ‘easily feed a family of 4’
Costco is known for its low prices and loyal customers who are willing to spend at least $60 per year on a membership fee. The wholesaler has some of the lowest prices around—especially its Kirkland Signature store brand products—but the size of the discount varies depending on what you buy. […]
Here’s how to pick the best free tax filing option this season
ozgurcankaya Filing taxes is more expensive this year as the industry raises prices to combat a growing accountant shortage. The cost of tax preparation and accounting fees grew 8.3% in November 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Taxpayers typically spend an average […]
Satya Nadella’s first decade as Microsoft CEO was defined by cloud. What’s next?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during a keynote address announcing ChatGPT integration for Bing at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, Feb. 7, 2023. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images When Satya Nadella replaced Steve Ballmer as Microsoft CEO in February 2014, the software company was mired in mediocrity. Its market […]
McDonald’s is promising its ‘Best Burger.’ Now the chain will see if diners buy more of them
A man drinks a coke and eats a Big Mac at a McDonald’s in Cologne, Germany, on May 25, 2015. Oliver Berg | picture alliance | Getty Images McDonald’s has upgraded its burgers — but it’s unclear if its sales will get the same boost. The fast-food giant has outperformed […]
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for solid upside
The Netflix logo is shown on one of the streaming giant’s Hollywood buildings in Los Angeles on July 12, 2023. Mike Blake | Reuters The U.S. stock market continues to be volatile due to the uncertainty surrounding when the Federal Reserve will start to lower interest rates, and how many […]