U.S. job openings fall slightly, but remain higher than expected
Layoffs dropped to 1.5 million, lowest since November 2022 and down from 1.7 million in May, a sign that employers remains reluctant to let go of staff.
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Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Filed in 2022, the Texas lawsuit alleged that Meta was in violation of a state law that prohibits capturing or selling a resident’s biometric information, such as their face or fingerprint, without their consent.
Consumers have mixed feelings in latest confidence index
American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current conditions weakened.
Unintended consequences: NIL in college sports raises questions for not-for-profits
Three years into the new age of college sports, where athletes are allowed to profit from their successes through name, image and likeness deals, everyone is still trying to find out what the new normal will be.
Blood test for colon cancer screening approved by regulators
The test isn’t a replacement for colonoscopies, but provides a noninvasive approach to screening.
Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court that includes term limits, ethics code
The White House on Monday detailed the contours of Biden’s court proposal, one that appears to have little chance of being approved by a closely divided Congress with just 99 days to go before Election Day.
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s might be coming to your doctor’s office.
Researchers reported Sunday that new blood tests were 91% accurate in detecting Alzheimer’s disease, far more accurate than a diagnosis from primary care doctors and specialists.
Colts owner Jim Irsay makes first public appearance since December
The 65-year-old owner told reporters he’s continuing to rehabilitate from two surgeries.
75% of U.S. Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts.
According to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, 21 U.S. teams competing in Paris have at least 80% college participation on their rosters.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of September rate cut
Inflation has fallen steadily for the past year. Even so, the costs of everyday necessities like groceries, gasoline and rent remain much higher than they were three years ago.
Swimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in rugby arena for Paris Olympics
Not only did the U.S. Olympic trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis set attendance records, it was a meet that appeared to grow the sport beyond its hard-core fan base.
Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
In central Indiana, Boar’s Head products are sold at Kroger, Needler’s Fresh Market and Fresh Thyme.
Sabotaged trains and forecast rain get Paris Olympics off to rough start
French officials are dealing with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network, plus cloudy skies with light drizzle ahead of its sprawling outdoor opening ceremony.
OpenAI testing web search features for ChatGPT, challenging Google
OpenAI’s push into search comes after Google in May jumped heavily into using generative AI in search.
Automakers hit ‘significant storm’ as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays
Each auto company has unique problems, but common to many are growing stockpiles of pricey vehicles on dealer lots, requiring increased discounts to sell them to buyers with stressed-out household budgets.
Video game performers to go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns
The move comes after nearly two years of negotiations with gaming giants, including divisions of Activision, Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Co., over a new interactive media agreement.
Survey: Viewers’ interest in Olympics is mostly down, with Simone Biles an exception
The Olympics will officially open in Paris on Friday night and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11.
Stellantis pledges to tackle problems in North America as profit plunges
In the U.S. in June, it took an average of 97 days on dealer lots for Stellantis to sell vehicles, the highest in the industry, according to Edmunds.com.
Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with 50-year tradition
Southwest said it discovered that preferences have changed over the years and the vast majority of travelers now want to know where they are sitting before they get to the airport.
U.S. quarterly economic growth exceeds expectations
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.