Dec 12 Watch 3:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on the algebra of happiness Digital communication and social media have revolutionized our culture, but for some people, they worsen feelings of isolation and depression. Scott Galloway, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, specializes in human wellbeing and has learned how… Continue watching
Dec 12 U.S. labor board rules for McDonald’s in unionization case By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The National Labor Relations Board has ruled in McDonald's favor in a long-running case filed by 20 workers who were fired or faced retaliation for trying to unionize. Continue reading
Dec 12 Negotiators announce deal on government-wide spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The nearly $1.4 trillion government-wide spending bill would stave off a federal shutdown next weekend. Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump says he’ll expand child care, paid leave for workers By Darlene Superville, Associated Press One in four women go back to work within two weeks of giving birth because they can't afford to lose the pay or the job, according to the White House. Continue reading
Dec 12 Study shows hostility toward journalists by Trump fans By David Bauder, Associated Press It’s been true for some time that Republicans are generally more hostile to the news media than Democrats , but a study released Thursday found that’s much more the case for supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 12 S&P 500, Nasdaq at records as hopes build for a trade deal By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Stocks are closing at more record highs as traders hope that the U.S. and China can make enough progress on trade to avoid new tariffs kicking in over the weekend. Continue reading
Dec 12 New Jersey attackers linked to anti-Semitic fringe movement By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Investigators believe that the man and woman who killed three people at the Jersey City grocery Tuesday in addition to gunning down a police officer at a cemetery hated Jews and law enforcement and had expressed interest in the Black… Continue reading
Dec 12 Pentagon watchdog investigating $400 million border wall contract By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Trump campaigned on a promise to build a “big beautiful wall” between the U.S. and Mexico," said Mexico would pay for it. Continue reading
Dec 12 Authorities investigate New Jersey kosher market shooting as domestic terrorism By Michael Sisak, David Porter, Associated Press While there have been fears since the shooting Tuesday that a hatred of Jews was behind the attack, officials had been cautious in describing the motive, noting it was still under investigation. Continue reading
Dec 12 FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911 By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services. Continue reading