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Sheldon Petcher, 77, logs thousands of miles a year, and he refuses to let his wheelchair slow him down. From his base in Portland, Ore., the certified guide has accompanied [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis What should Sony Pictures Entertainment, reeling from an ongoing data hack, do after it recalls 'The Interview' after mounting pressure from the hackers themselves? On Wednesday night, [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Now that the US and Cuba are reestablishing diplomatic relations, is it time for American tourists to book a 90-mile flight from Florida? The official US tourism [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis One young couple's break-up may make a lot of dreams come true. That's the aim, at least, of a new organization called A Ticket Forward, which plans [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis What happened when Texas City plumbers put a black pickup truck up for auction more than a year ago? This week, Mark Oberholtzer is among those trying [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Derby the dog was born with small forearms and no front paws. Now, the 1-year-old dog runs several miles each day, thanks to his 3-D-printed prosthetic legs. [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Oskar Groening, 93, has been charged with complicity to more than 300,000 counts of murder for his involvement in the Auschwitz concentration camp in the early 1940s. [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Recent threats from the so-called 'Guardians of Fear,' a group that says it is responsible for the large-scale hack into Sony Pictures Entertainment data, warn Americans to [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Capping off Twitter's 'year of the selfie'? An extendable arm -- it'll perfectly frame a quick self-portrait. A Bluetooth-enabled pole may be the greatest holiday gift that [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Some Monday morning commuters found a welcome surprise on their way to work -- gas prices that had slipped below $2.00 per gallon. Prices in 22 states [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Hollywood actors and producers are still on the defensive three weeks after hackers broke into Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer system. Information exposed includes employee Social Security numbers [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, streaks of white will light up dark skies. But to get the best views of the Geminid meteor shower, here [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis This holiday season, Facebook has hinted at a gift for its users -- a little negativity. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tempted the masses on Thursday in a [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis This month, professional athletes have joined a national conversation on racial injustice. And while some coaches and league officials have supported these actions, some viewers have publicly [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis When a Lowell, Michigan, woman rolled down the window after a routine traffic violation, she expected a ticket. Instead, a police officer made her Christmas shopping a [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis In 2014, Facebook users celebrated athletic triumphs, mourned the loss of friends and celebrities, and discussed divisive issues online -- sharing, liking, and commenting to make their [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Books by men and women split the bill in this year's New York Times Sunday Book Review's '100 Notable Books of 2014,' a list released on Tuesday. [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis The first headline, leading off a 2011 Philadelphia Tribune article, didn't even note her name. 'South Philly girl, 10, excels in several sports.' Three years later, Mo'ne [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis When Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, a black teenager, spoke of the moments just before the shooting, he described a [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis In a video released this week, a man went to the University of California at Berkeley's campus, waving the black-and-white flag of the Islamic State and loudly [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Even when a donation benefits scientific research, a potential giver might still need an incentive. That's why the London-based nonprofit Lunar Mission One aims to bring potential [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Outside Applebee's on North Plainfield Road, men and women wearing embroidered hats waited with family and friends for a table on Tuesday afternoon. 'U.S. Navy Veteran,' read [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Late last month, the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., passed a series of laws that restricted where organizations could feed the homeless. On Sunday, when a 90-year-old [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis One in four. That's how many British 16- to 24-year-old respondents said they never drink alcohol. It's also the largest demographic group to say that they abstained [...]

The article discusses the hybrid workplace program of the University of Utah. Topics explored include the compliance of the institution to the state executive order issued by Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox which proposed the creation of remote jobs, the telecommuting policies to be implemented by the university, and the views expressed by University of Utah chief financial officer (CFO) Cathy Anderson regarding the investment of the institution on human resources.

The federal ban on noncompete agreements in the United States is causing a rift between workers and employers. While workers are celebrating the new rule, many major employers are challenging it in federal court. The ban, set to go into effect in August, will give workers more freedom to change jobs and earn more, but businesses argue that noncompetes are necessary to protect trade secrets. The ban will create a uniform standard across states, as some have already banned or restricted noncompetes. [Extracted from the article]

College seniors are facing tough competition for jobs after graduation, but many companies are still hiring. Unlike previous years, businesses are recruiting into spring and summer. College seniors who have secured jobs after graduation have done so by going above and beyond, tapping into unexpected connections, industries, and tactics. Companies are expecting to hire about 2% fewer graduating seniors this year compared to previous years. It is advised for graduates to not rely solely on corporate recruiters and to try other contacts who can make introductions. [Extracted from the article]

Nvidia, a chip company based in Santa Clara, California, has become a highly sought-after employer in the tech industry. The company's stability and dominance in supplying chips for artificial intelligence systems, along with its generous pay packages, have attracted top talent. Nvidia maintains a startup culture and offers employees opportunities to work on important projects. Job searches for Nvidia have increased, and the company has received a significant number of internship applications. However, the company's niche engineering roles and the high bar for hiring may pose challenges in the future. [Extracted from the article]

A new study reveals that around half of college graduates in the US end up in jobs that don't require their degrees, which has long-term implications for their earnings and career paths. The study emphasizes the importance of a person's choice of major and internships in determining their likelihood of finding a college-level career. This raises concerns about the value of a college education and whether universities adequately prepare students for the job market. The article highlights the challenges faced by a woman named Ouadani, who struggled to find employment after leaving her executive assistant job. She eventually secured an administrative-assistant position with the help of a staffing agency and believes that in her future career, she will rely more on connections and entrepreneurship rather than her degree. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses different strategies and technologies that CEOs and consultants are using to improve corporate meetings. One approach is the use of high-tech meeting rooms equipped with artificial intelligence, holograms, and virtual reality to create a more immersive experience for remote workers. Another strategy is the implementation of walk-and-talk meetings, which take place outdoors and aim to reduce screen time and increase productivity. Pregaming is also mentioned as a way to make meetings more efficient by allowing participants to contribute their thoughts and ideas to a shareable online document before the meeting takes place. Additionally, the article discusses the concept of once-a-quarter retreats, where in-person staff meetings are held less frequently but span multiple days and include both work-related and leisure activities. Lastly, the article mentions the use of virtual reality tools with artificial intelligence to help workers practice presentations and improve their soft skills. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis On the third page of a new coloring book, children are asked to solve seven word jumbles. One spells 'justice,' another 'freedom.' Later in the packet, children [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Michelle Obama has had a busy month. She's made campaign stops in nine states in October, NBC reported earlier this week. Her silly Vine video featured a [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis As lava crawls closer to houses and other buildings, residents of Pahoa, Hawaii, may soon have to evacuate the area. Many more citizens in the Puna district [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Taylor Swift's full-on transition to pop with '1989' brings her into a network of stars who share the producers that have touched many of today's radio hits. [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis After a rapid-fire series of uncomfortable questions, Brad Pitt leaned over and spat his gum into Zach Galifianakis's eye. This week, 'Hangover' actor Mr. Galifianakis added Mr. [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the latest city to place restrictions on feeding the homeless. The new regulations prohibit organizations from feeding the homeless outside within 500 feet [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis 'Please rise and remove your hats,' an announcer said Wednesday night as the silhouettes of red maple leaves stretched across the Pittsburgh ice. 'Ladies and gentlemen, tonight [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis If you're under clear North American skies, Thursday's partial eclipse could promise beautiful sights. But, before the moon slides between the sun and the Earth, leaving just [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Oscar de la Renta's approach to fashion - as much as his stylistic grace - have been lauded since the designer's death on Monday. His customers have [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis On Monday morning, Keene State College Student Body President Bobby Graham sat in his econometrics class, one day after he had walked door to door apologizing to [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis In cutting his salary by $90,000, Kentucky State University interim president Raymond Burse joins Stanford University president John Etchemendy, who cut his own salary by 10 percent [...]

Byline: Lindsay Ellis Could the umbrella go by way of the Walkman and the fax machine? A Kickstarter-funded 'Air Umbrella' might one day replace the traditional umbrella, pushing air through [...]