'Soft skills' are critical today. Here's why job recruiters value them so much
Soft skills are important in today's job market and may lead to being hired. The skills include active listening, empathy, resourcefulness, ability to work in a group and more.
Chinese police question staff of US consulting firm Bain & Company at Shanghai office
Staff members of the U.S. consultancy firm Bain & Company were recently questioned by police officers at the company's Shanghai office.
GDP growth shows slowing economy in the first quarter of 2023
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2023, after rising 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Diabetes drug tested for weight loss could be game changer
Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and sold under the brand name Mounjaro, could become the most effective weight loss treatment.
Global commodity prices likely to slip in 2023, World Bank says
The World Bank expects much of the fall that has already occurred to now be steady for the remainder of the year, with prices possibly lifting in 2024.
Ticketmaster faces royal controversy over coronation concert
His Majesty King Charles III will be formally crowned May 6 with a weekend of celebrations throughout the UK
Ted Cruz, Jim Jordan press San Francisco Fed on Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Jim Jordan wrote to San Francisco Federal Reserve Chair Mary Daly to request information on the Fed's supervision of Silicon Valley Bank prior to its failure.
Citi exec who met with Jeffrey Epstein out of job
A senior executive of Citigroup has been let go from the multinational bank after his connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public.
Company looking to restore dead nuclear power plant in Michigan for first time in US history
Holtec Decommissioning International is looking to restore the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station. This would be the first time this has been done in the history of the U.S.
'Ultra Right' conservative beer expected to hit $1M in sales since Bud Light boycotts: 'It's a movement'
Conservative Dad's Ultra Right Beer will reach $1 million in sales just weeks after its mid-April launch, making waves in the beer industry amid the Bud Light controversy.
Republican senators sound alarm about national security threats posed by Chinese cloud computing firms
Republican senators wrote a letter to the Biden administration Tuesday, urging it to take action against cloud computing firms with links to China.
Gap plans to lay off hundreds of corporate workers in latest cuts
Gap leaders conducted a review with the goal of stripping out layers of management to speed decision making. Most of the layoffs will be of middle management.
What Is Ozempic and why is it such a big deal right now?
Demand for medications including Ozempic, for weight loss use, led to shortages that sometimes deprived people with diabetes of their prescription refills.
Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl
Australian authorities charged several people in connection to a pair of confrontations on a recent flight, News.com.au reported Tuesday.
New Jersey grandma of 10 plans to take grandkids to Disney with winnings from $1M Powerball
A 50-year-old grandma from New Jersey, has won the $1 million prize on the lottery app, Jackpocket. She reportedly plans to use some of her winnings to take her 10 grandkids to Disney.
First Republic shares slide after 40% dip in deposits tied to banking crisis
First Republic Bank released its first-quarter financial results, which revealed a 40% decline in deposits compared to the end of 2022 in the wake of the recent banking crisis.
King Charles III's coronation boosts UK tourism as region still recovering from lockdowns
British officials said they believe King Charles III's coronation will help boost the tourism industry that is still reeling from two years of COVID-19 restrictions.
North Korean banker indicted, 2 others sanctioned over cryptocurrency money laundering scheme
A representative of a North Korean bank was indicted Monday and his co-conspirators were sanctioned for their involvement in a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme.
Bud Light rivals stealing sales after Dylan Mulvaney controversy
Amid Dylanm Mulvaney controversy, Bud Light's dollar share value loses almost the same amount as Coors Light and Miller Lite's dollar share gain in latest week.
LVMH hits $500B in market value as shares hit record high
LVMH shares hit a record high on Monday, pushing the luxury brands giant above $500 billion in market value and making it the first European company to reach the mark.



















