Strait of Hormuz Shipping Grinds to Halt as Iran Renews Attacks on Vessels
More than 300 Iranian-linked ships have passed through the critical waterway even as Tehran strikes commercial traffic, threatening global oil supplies.
Derek Sullivan
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Derek Sullivan covers labor markets, unions, workplace policy, and the future of work. His reporting centers the experiences of workers alongside the data about them.
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Moody's Partnership With Microsoft Brings AI Credit Analysis to Office Workers — But Analysts Wonder Who's Really Being Replaced
The ratings giant's integration with Microsoft 365 means credit intelligence at every desk, raising questions about what happens to the specialized analysts who once controlled that data.
Trump's Fed Nominee Faces Senate Skepticism Over Independence Pledge
Kevin Warsh must convince lawmakers he won't bend to White House pressure on interest rates — a challenge that could define monetary policy for years.
Anthropic Scrambles After Unauthorized Users Access Powerful Mythos AI Model
Security breach at AI safety company raises urgent questions about safeguards as advanced models proliferate across the industry.
Former Coronation Street Star Beverley Callard Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Led to Early Exit from Reality Show
The actress said she was unaware of her condition while filming I'm A Celebrity last year, disclosing the diagnosis publicly in February.
Tech Consulting Firm's AI Award Highlights Growing Demand for Workforce Automation Skills
66degrees' recognition as Google Cloud's AI Partner of the Year signals shifting job requirements across industries adopting machine learning tools.
Oil Markets Ease as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Maintains Naval Blockade
President announces war pause will continue while keeping pressure on Tehran through port restrictions until negotiations advance.
Oil Markets Ease as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid Uncertain Peace Negotiations
Energy traders cautiously optimistic as diplomatic pause continues, but lack of concrete progress keeps volatility in play
Salmon Arm Developer Eyes 44-Unit Building as Housing Demand Outpaces Supply
Four-story residential project would follow current construction, signaling confidence in small-city rental market.
Former Congressman Devin Nunes Steps Down as Trump Media CEO After Turbulent Four-Year Tenure
The departure comes as Truth Social's parent company struggles with a share price that has lost most of its value since going public.
Eastern Kentucky Bank Employees Face Uncertainty as $76.6 Million Merger Reshapes Regional Banking
Citizens Bank of Kentucky's 132 workers await integration into Peoples Bancorp as consolidation continues reshaping community banking landscape
Warsh Faces Senate Grilling on Trump Ties and Fed Independence
Trump's Federal Reserve nominee deflects questions about political deals while promising "regime change" at the central bank that sets policy affecting millions of American workers.
Wall Street's Quiet Purge: How AI Is Reshaping Finance Careers
Major banks are replacing analysts and traders with algorithms, leaving thousands of workers scrambling to reinvent themselves in an industry transformed by artificial intelligence.
Apple's New CEO Faces a Worker Challenge Tim Cook Never Had to Solve
John Ternus inherits a company where engineers feel sidelined and factory workers demand more — a very different Apple than the one Cook led.
UnitedHealth's Muted Earnings Signal Ongoing Struggles for Healthcare Giant
The insurer beat Wall Street forecasts but still couldn't deliver the rebound investors had hoped for after a turbulent year.
Apple's Factory Floor Workers Brace for Leadership Shift as Tim Cook Steps Aside
After 15 years at the helm, Cook will become executive chairman as Jeff Ternus takes over in September — but assembly line workers wonder what changes lie ahead.
Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Beef Industry Price-Fixing Allegations
Federal investigators are examining whether major meatpackers coordinated to suppress cattle prices and inflate consumer costs, escalating scrutiny of an industry already facing civil lawsuits.
Hyundai Workers Race to Meet Surging Demand as Ioniq 3 Launch Reshapes Production Lines
The automaker's latest electric vehicle is forcing plant-level changes that could determine which factories survive the EV transition.
Canadian Life Companies Split Corp. Announces Monthly Dividends for Class A and Preferred Shareholders
The investment firm will distribute $0.10 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share to investors on record by month's end.
The Second Shift Economy: Young Workers Juggling Three Jobs Just to Stay Afloat
As UK unemployment climbs to a five-year high, a growing cohort of 20-somethings are working multiple jobs simultaneously — not for ambition, but survival.
Norfolk Pub Reinvents Itself as Vintage Shop Opens Inside, Testing New Model for Rural Hospitality
The Lodge in North Tuddenham is betting that becoming a lifestyle destination can keep its doors open where traditional pub models have failed.
The Coachella Economy: How Festival Workers Navigate Music's Biggest Weekend
Behind the influencer spectacle, thousands of laborers build, serve, and clean up after the desert's most famous party—often for wages that don't match the hype.
Satirical News Site The Onion Reaches Deal to Acquire Infowars Brand
The agreement would transfer Alex Jones's conspiracy media empire to the satirical publisher, pending judicial approval in Texas bankruptcy court.
Border Chaos Leaves Travelers Stranded as New EU Rules Overwhelm Airport Staff
Flight attendants and gate agents face impossible choices as automated passport systems buckle under rollout of Europe's Entry/Exit System.
When Federal Agencies Fought Over Lasers, El Paso Airport Workers Paid the Price
A turf war between the Pentagon and FAA grounded flights for 12 hours, leaving baggage handlers, gate agents, and air traffic controllers in limbo.
Charlize Theron Opens Up About the Night Her Mother Shot Her Father in Self-Defense
The Oscar-winning actress reflects on a traumatic 1991 incident that shaped her understanding of survival and family violence
After Australia Trip, Harry and Meghan Face Questions About Their Public Role
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent visit Down Under highlighted an ongoing struggle to define their post-royal identity.
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Announces Seizure of Iranian Vessel
Energy market volatility continues amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, threatening fuel costs for American workers and businesses.
The Clothing Recyclers Working Chile's Desert Mountains of Discarded Fashion
Workers in the Atacama Desert sort through 39,000 tons of cast-off Western clothing annually, exposing the human cost of fast fashion's recycling myth.
Brazil Moves to Ban Online Gambling as Venezuela Floats Stablecoin to Ease Currency Controls
Two Latin American nations take sharply different approaches to digital finance as economic pressures mount across the region.