FinanceYou just can’t keep a strong labor market down: Employers added 263,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes
Jerome Powell and the Fed have been trying to slow down the economy, but the latest jobs report shows it's still going strong.
December 2, 2022
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Topics
Asia
China’s chip shortage is so bad a woman was just caught smuggling semiconductors inside a fake baby bump
Biden is ‘tougher’ on China than Trump, says former Morgan Stanley chair in Asia
Japan’s population may be shrinking faster than expected amid a broader baby bust in East Asia
Environment
Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Boris Johnson is the eco clash you probably didn’t see coming
We are one of the ESG rating agencies Sen. Toomey called out. Here’s why he has a point
Coke’s sustainably chief throws down a marker on regulations for reporting supplier emissions—after the company had quibbled with some of the details
Europe
Workers in Europe and Africa are fighting back against Twitter layoffs, with one senior exec successfully reclaiming her job
Only 6 people showed up to the EU’s $400,000 party in the metaverse
Prince William’s godmother forced to quit royal role after ‘unacceptable’ comments to Black chief executive
Finance
Home prices are down in every one of the top 58 metros according to the latest AEI data. But cities in this region have taken the biggest hit so far
Alex Jones files for bankruptcy after $1 billion Sandy Hook verdict
Less than two weeks after Bob Iger’s return, Florida may reverse decision on Disney’s Reedy Creek District
Health
COVID can live on groceries for days, scientists find in new study
The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice
Something happened to Ashkenazi Jews in medieval Europe to eliminate genetic diversity, study finds
Leadership
Why Dropbox is still focused on talent strategy as tech puts hiring on the back burner
With Bret Taylor’s departure from Salesforce, just 7 companies in the Fortune 500 have a co-CEO
Bret Taylor’s surprise exit from Salesforce isn’t proof the co-CEO model doesn’t work. But it requires the right conditions
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Keeping up with the SEC: Here’s what Kim Kardashian and your financial adviser have in common
Crypto lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX implosion
New York bans new crypto mining power plants—for now
Lifestyle
The LAPD wants a search warrant for Reddit to find the person who leaked audio of a racist discussion between city politicians
How to watch the NFL’s Thursday Night Football Week 13 online for free—and without cable
The man who designed the iconic Rubik’s Cube explains why it’s so popular after almost 50 years: ‘Contradiction’ is a key to its success
Personal Finance
Alex Jones files for bankruptcy after $1 billion Sandy Hook verdict
Former employees may never be coming back–but their services are still for hire. Here’s how to know if you’re ready for the 1099 economy
Supreme Court agrees to review the legality of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what that means for borrowers
Politics
Biden is ‘tougher’ on China than Trump, says former Morgan Stanley chair in Asia
Congress passes bill imposing rail contract to avert crippling railroad shutdown—but without the paid sick days unions wanted
New York’s top transit cop retires amid a rash of subway robberies, stabbings, and shootings
Retail
Trendy apparel firm Cotopaxi has hacked the purpose-driven mission beloved by Gen Z—3,000 people applied for one job opening
Americans think wages should rise to match inflation–and they’re right. It’s time to dispel the wage-price spiral myth
Kim Kardashian demanded Balenciaga take action after double controversy over child exploitation ads—it seems they listened. Here’s what they’re proposing
Success
Former employees may never be coming back–but their services are still for hire. Here’s how to know if you’re ready for the 1099 economy
Everyone hates the open floor office plan. Meet its remote-work-friendly replacement: ‘quiet spaces’
U.S. women’s soccer team will pocket at least $6.5m from the men’s team reaching the World Cup knockout rounds—more than they received for winning two successive World Cups