China’s shadow banks cast dark clouds on an already struggling economy
China may be hurtling toward a cliff country’s real estate woes have created headwinds for other segments of the country’s economy. In particular, the…
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What’s new? The HR department wants to know!
Each January, the Human Resources Department asks that we take a moment to think of changes in our lives that have occurred during the last year. Records…
Cancelled cruise hints at industry’s inner workings
The cruise industry has been hauling in guests through the post-pandemic years. More than 31 million people took to the seas in 2023, with increased…
Will this new product solve the armrest war?
Among the many inconveniences of air travel is the battle of the armrest. To whom does the single armrest belong, we ask. Is it a fence that separates…
Foxconn and Nvidia aim to build AI factories
Could software soon be assembled on an assembly line, much like the modern car? Might artificial intelligence fully automate traditional manufacturing and…
Airport lounges getting uncomfortable amid influx of travelers
For a long time, airport lounges were a symbol of wealth and status. While most folks simply get comfy lounging around on the floor or on the rather…
College coaching becomes a big money career
College football coaches have seen their income skyrocket over the years. In 1994-95, coaches in the Big Ten Conference earned an average base salary of…
For cable TV, the end may be near
Is the clock ticking on cable TV? A recent spat between Disney and Charter Communications, the second-largest U.S. cable provider, illustrates just how…
The mouthwatering history of the Big Mac
The Big Mac is one of the most iconic sandwiches in the world and each year, McDonald’s sells more than half a billion of them. It’s got a tasty history…
Illinois passes law to ensure kid influencers get paid
Child labor makes people squeamish. Yet tune into a movie or your favorite TV shows and there’s a fair chance that a child actor will grace the screen….