Intel Cutting More Than 10 Percent Of Global Workforce, 12K Jobs
Computer chip maker Intel announced Tuesday a major restructuring plan that will lead to the loss of about 12,000 of its jobs worldwide, the company said.
Study: Fossil Fuels Could Be Phased out in 10 Years
Researchers suggest the Earth's fossil fuel addiction could be kicked in less than a decade.
Obama Declares Historic Women’s Rights Site National Monument On Equal Pay Day
One day after a new study reported that the income gap between American men and women equals $500 billion per year, President Barack Obama underscored his desire to close that gap by declaring a new national monument.
Study: U.S. Wage Gap Costing Women $500B Per Year
Every single year, women in the United States leave about $500 billion on the table because they aren't paid as well as their male counterparts, according to new research by a women's advocacy group.
Men, Women Rate High-BMI Job Applicants Differently
Both men and women tended to rate women with a higher body mass index as less attractive, but men were less harsh when rating the attractiveness of other men in a recent study, researchers say.
Obama Asks Congress To Close Offshore Tax Loopholes Exploited By U.S. Corporations
A day after the U.S. Treasury announced new rules to reign in the practice of American businesses seeking tax relief offshore, President Barack Obama on Tuesday asked Congress to shut that loophole for good.
California Legislators Send $15 Minimum Wage Bill To Gov. Brown
California legislators quickly approved a bill that would raise the state minimum wage to $15 over several years, and sent the legislation to Governor Jerry Brown, who is expected to sign it.
Millions Of Android Phones Vulnerable To New Hacking Threat
Millions of Android phones are at risk due to an old vulnerability that was thought to be fixed.
Federal Reserve Decides Against Raising Interest Rates — For Now
The U.S. Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to hold key interest rates steady, citing a volatile domestic stock market and an uncertain global economic climate.
After $101M Heist, Bangladesh Central Bank Chief Resigns
The governor of the Bangladesh Central Bank resigned Tuesday after $101 million was stolen from the bank's Federal Reserve Bank account in New York.
Investors Sue Volkswagen In Emissions Scandal
A $3.7 billion lawsuit against Volkswagen AG says the company's failure to inform markets during its emissions scandal adversely affected its stock price.
For Most, A Pay Raise Has No Effect On Happiness
New research suggests income has little to no effect on happiness.
Lockheed Martin Plans Voluntary Layoffs For 1,000
Lockheed Martin Corp. announced a 1,000-job voluntary layoff program to reduce employment in its Aeronautics Division.
These Are The Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs In America
Roughly seven in 10 job seekers say salary and compensation packages play a significant role when looking for a new job, according to a Harris Poll survey conducted for Glassdoor.