A young Australian researcher was having a late-morning drink in a Canberra pub in 1971 when he received a phone call that changed his life."The pub called out: 'Is there someone here called Stephen FitzGerald?'"One of Australia's most powerful politicians – future prime minister Gough Whitlam – was on the line.Mr Whitlam, then opposition leader, … Read more
The U.S. Navy is beginning to build 12 top-of-the-line nuclear submarines , with the first one scheduled to be completed by 2027. But it is missing a critical ingredient: many of an estimated 50,000 skilled workers to get the job done. It also lacks a reliable supply chain and the infrastructure to build the massive … Read more
We’ve had the great resignation, quiet quitting, resistance to going back to the office — and now? It turns out people are looking for happiness, stability, flexibility and a good salary.In 2023, in the wake of the worst days of the pandemic, most U.S. job switchers and others seeking employment want to land a job … Read more
After a covid lull, disbursal of education loans has begun to pick up. And private non-banking lenders are in the vanguard. Five years ago, when he approached State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda for an education loan to pay for an engineering course at a college in Thane, Maharashtra, Rahul Garg’s application … Read more
The National Security Agency building in San Antonio is seen in this 2013 aerial photo. Thought it’s said little about its operations before, some of the wraps are coming off as it seeks to staff up amid growing cybersecurity threats. Since it began building an intelligence gathering site in west San Antonio more than 10 … Read more
JANUARY 9, 2023 — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) today unveiled San Pedro I, a world-class facility that will usher in a new era of high-tech education, research and innovation in Texas. Located at 506 Dolorosa St. along the revitalized San Pedro Creek in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the $91.8 … Read more
We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.This was published 6 months ago1 of 4That's all for today, thanks for reading our live coverage. Here's a summary of the news headlines:Have a good evening.The Australian Energy Market Operator says it has “been able to manage electricity supply … Read more
Americans are united on some of the most important issues facing our country and they want government to address themI am proud to be assuming the chairmanship of the US Senate’s health, education, labor and pensions committee (Help), a committee with wide jurisdiction over some of the most important issues facing the American people. As … Read more
By E. NapoletanoIf you have a significant chunk of cash to stash, you’re in luck: Jumbo CDs—generally requiring a $100,000 minimum deposit—have better rates than investors have seen in years. There’s a catch, though. In an unusual situation, many regular CDs offer higher yields than jumbos without the hefty deposit minimum and steep early withdrawal penalties … Read more
Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterIn a memo sent on Monday, the Disney CEO wrote: “in a creative business like ours, nothing can replace the ability to connect, observe, and create with peers that comes from being physically together.” By Caitlin Huston Business Writer Hybrid employees … Read more