Paramount to Lay Off 2,000 Employees
The job cuts are the result of a merger with Skydance, the Hollywood studio founded by David Ellison.
Month: October 2025
Museum Workers Feel Happier, but Burnout and Low Pay Still Loom
Employee satisfaction has improved over the last few years, according to a new survey, but the field is troubled by…
Toyota Says $10 Billion U.S. Investment Touted by Trump Isn’t New
Japanese officials have called into question some elements of the flurry of big new investments announced by President Trump during…
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s October Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row even though…
When This Reporter Comes Calling, the White House Insults Go Flying
The administration often criticizes journalists, but the treatment of Shirish Dáte, a reporter for HuffPost, stands out.
Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data
The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how…
Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose…
Bill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity’s Demise’
In a memo, the Microsoft co-founder warned against a “doomsday outlook” and appears to have shifted some of his views…
Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs
Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal…
Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making
The Trump administration is hailing a potential deal that may return the U.S.-China relationship to where it was before the…