Dec 11 Lawmakers reach farm bill compromise, clearing way for vote By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The legislation sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years and provides more than $400 billion in farm subsidies, conservation programs and food aid for the poor. Continue reading
Dec 10 Column: How to avoid overspending this holiday season By Tanja Hester When you focus on what you value most about the holidays, it’s far easier to moderate your spending, writes Tanja Hester who subscribes to a frugal lifestyle. Continue reading
Dec 10 Job openings rise in October to the second highest on record By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Labor Department said Monday that the number of job openings increased 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted 7.1 million. Continue reading
Dec 08 China exports weaken ahead of US trade talks By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China’s export growth sank in November as global demand weakened, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of trade talks with Washington. Continue reading
Dec 07 This high school aviation program aims to stave off the pilot shortage By Vic Pasquantonio A new curriculum aims to instill in young people a love of flying, which could be key to driving more skilled workers into the field. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 8:46 How these humanities graduates are finding jobs in Silicon Valley By Jeffrey Brown Only 1 in 20 college degrees awarded today are in the humanities or liberal arts, as a perception persists that these fields don't provide marketable skills for students entering the workforce. But is this theory true? For our Future of… Continue watching
Dec 07 Marlboro maker invests $2.4 billion in marijuana provider By Associated Press One of the world's biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market. Continue reading
Dec 07 Why slower hiring in November isn’t necessarily a bad thing By Gretchen Frazee The U.S. economy added 155,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent. Continue reading
Dec 06 Watch 8:37 Could driverless vehicles spell the end of the road for truck drivers? The trucking industry has long faced a driver shortage, in part because of high risk, low pay and long hours. The rise of autonomous vehicles could alleviate that problem--but it could also eliminate jobs for a population of older men… Continue watching
Dec 06 How colleges are preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet By Gretchen Frazee In a world where not only universities, but private companies, are getting into the education game, the pressure to keep up with an ever-changing work landscape is stronger than ever. Continue reading