By Cathy Bussewitz NEW YORK (AP) — Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in …
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Abduction of Mexican mine workers raises doubts over touted security improvements
By Aarón Ibarra And María Verza CONCORDIA, Mexico (AP) — Deep in the coastal mountains above the sparkling Pacific resort of Mazatlan, towns …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWorkforce Statistics
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range …
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Global HR PracticesLabour Relations
NYC nurses reach a deal to end a strike at 2 major hospitals while walkout continues at another
By Philip Marcelo And Jennifer Peltz NEW YORK (AP) — Nurses and two major hospital systems in New York City have reached a …
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Employment LawFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Uber found liable in Arizona sexual assault case and ordered to pay $8.5 million
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Hallie Golde A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million (all figures U.S.) to a woman who …
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By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — The Labor Department, citing the partial federal government shutdown, said Monday that it will not release the …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesLayoffs
U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week.
By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesLayoffs
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months. The …
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Global HR Practices
IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says
By Fatima Hussein WASHINGTON (AP) — The national taxpayer advocate is cautioning that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for taxpayers …
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Minnesota CEOs issue joint letter urging de-escalation in Minnesota after shooting
By Mae Anderson NEW YORK (AP) — More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies including Target, Best Buy and UnitedHealth signed an open …


