I was fired from a new job in less than a week after I started. It taught me not every opportunity is a good opportunity.

This Gen Z worker was fired from her new job on the third day and called it a blessing. It taught her to value mental health and respect over money. Read More

‘You’re a Go’: How Miscues and Confusion Delayed the National Guard on Jan. 6

New testimony underscores how a critical miscommunication between top military officials contributed to a four-hour delay in deploying troops to help restore order at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Read More

Newsom wants California state employees back in the office. New ruling makes it harder to object

The Newsom administration wants state employees in the office at least twice a week. Many civil servants prefer working from home, and their unions are fighting to protect generous telework policies. Read More

More than a third of US workers worried about AI taking over jobs: Survey

More than a third of U.S. workers are worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will result in them having their hours or salary slashed, or losing their job entirely, two new surveys found. The ... Read More

U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene

Palestine protest encampment in a brief raid at the South Side university early Tuesday morning, organizers said. Read More

More than a dozen federal judges say they won’t hire law clerks from Columbia University

Thirteen federal judges said Monday in a letter to Columbia University President Minouche Shafik that they won’t hire law clerks from the institution over its handling of the pro-Palestine protests ... Read More

Why so many Gen Zers are struggling to find a connection to work, school, and a sense of purpose

People between the ages of 14 and 24 are in their decisive decade. Many of them are dropping out of school and feeling financially unstable. Read More

Politics is all about managing the present. What people need is a story of the future

Politics is reduced to problem solving ... The dominant stories in our culture today are about individual success and material gain. But “consumers are lonely. They do not form a community. Read More

Abortion is a winning issue for Democrats. But will it be decisive?: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News ... debate after the Dobbs decision is how it’s become a 60%-40% issue in today ... Read More

Lede Stories

Here’s a look at the best (and most outrageous) looks from the Met Gala red carpet. May 3, 2024 • 8:00 AM EDT When Robinne Lee wrote The Idea of You, she didn't expect her story about ageism ... Read More

What are today's savings interest rates?

After all, you never know when a financial emergency ... you may find an account that offers an even higher rate than that. Explore today's rates here to find the account that will earn you ... Read More

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