Dear Sophie: What’s the new minimum salary required for H-1B visa applicants?
I hear the random H-1B lottery will be replaced with a new system that selects H-1B candidates based on their salaries. How will this new process work? Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
Global warming was primary cause of unprecedented Amazon drought, study finds
Human-induced global warming, and not El Niño, was the primary driver of last year's severe drought in the Amazon that sent rivers to record lows, required deliveries of food and drinking water to hundreds of river communities and killed dozens of e.....»»
New Toyota Financial Services CEO says leasing drives loyalty, must regrow
Scott Cooke, the newly appointed CEO of Toyota Financial Services, said cooperation will be required between dealers, lenders and manufacturers to regrow leasing penetration rates but that leasing is an important driver of loyalty......»»
Hurry: Pink Hydroflask bottles and tumblers are at least 20% off
Select Hydroflask bottles, tumblers, and mugs in pink colorways are 20% off as of Jan. 23. SAVE AT LEAST 20%: Shop the Hydroflask Think Pink flash sale to get a minimum 20% discount on select bottles and tumblers in a pink colorway......»»
Using An Old Blu-Ray Player To Make A Scanning Laser Microscope
Of all the various and ever changing genres of making things, one that will always be near and dear to my heart will be the folks who take depreciated or broken items and make something new with it. I really found this project interesting. Blu-Ray p.....»»
Automotive News Dealership Salary Survey: 2023 average pay was $200K, but with 50-hour workweek
The average U.S. car dealership employee was expecting to earn $200,200 in wages, commissions and bonuses in 2023, according to the Automotive News Dealership Salary Survey. But that big money came with a 51.9-hour workweek, the survey found......»»
Auto retail professionals make great money — but men make an average of $74,300 more
Though men and women in the car dealership industry both make far more money than the average U.S. worker, a man on average expected to bring home $74,300 more than what the average woman expected to make in 2023, according to the Dealership Salary S.....»»
Pay, flexibility, career growth keys to auto retail retention
Changes to pay and work schedules are two ways to retain auto retail employees who are considering leaving the job, according to the Automotive News Dealership Salary Survey and Hireology CEO Adam Robinson......»»
Researchers discover rare phages that attack dormant bacteria
In nature, most bacteria live on the bare minimum. If they experience nutrient deficiency or stress, they shut down their metabolism in a controlled manner and go into a resting state. In this stand-by mode, certain metabolic processes still take pla.....»»
As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it......»»
Apple bills Epic Games $73 million in legal costs
Following the end of the Epic Games vs Apple case, the "Fortnite" developer will be required to pay Apple over $73 million in legal fees.Still from the Epic Games parody of Apple's "1984" adThe three-year legal battle between Epic Games and Apple fiz.....»»
Apple gets FCC approval for Apple Vision Pro ahead of pre-order start
Apple Vision Pro has gained FCC approval for use in the United States, just ahead of pre-orders opening on the Apple Store.Apple Vision ProFederal Communications Commission (FCC) approval is required before a wireless product can be sold, and it is g.....»»
The Boeing 737 Max Crisis Reignites Arguments Over Infant Safety on Planes
A midair blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 showed seatbelts matter, but infants under two still aren’t required to have their own seats. Experts say changing the rules would make flying safer for children—but would result in more deaths......»»
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024
The "old American Dream died," Realtor details salary needed to buy a home, afford a middle class life in 2024.....»»
I parked a BMW from across the parking lot at CES 2024
BMW's Remote Valet is one premium feature we'd pay for. Enlarge / Until now, remote parking systems have mostly required the parking lot or garage to fit expensive sensors and equipment. BMW's approach is different, requiring not.....»»
Novel chemical recycling system for vinyl polymers of cyclic styrene derivatives
Chemical recycling of widely used vinyl polymers (VPs) is one of the key technologies required for realizing a sustainable society. In this regard, a team of researchers from Shinshu University have recently reported a new chemical process that facil.....»»
Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 1994
Copilot key will eventually be required in new PC keyboards, though not yet. Enlarge / A rendering of Microsoft's Copilot key, as seen on a Surface-esque laptop keyboard. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft pushed throughout 2.....»»
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study......»»
Did You Buy a New Phone This Year?
There aren’t many days left in 2023, so to reflect on parts of the year we wanted to get personal with you. We want to know, dear friend, if you bought a new phone this year. And after you answer that – assuming you said “yes”.....»»
Tesla scrambles to boost Cybertruck battery output
Tesla's Giga Texas factory is churning out 4680 battery cells at a rate only sufficient to power about 24,000 Cybertrucks a year, or about a 10th of the required output, Reuters found......»»
Tesla scrambles to boost Cyrbertruck battery output
Tesla's Giga Texas factory is churning out 4680 battery cells at a rate only sufficient to power about 24,000 Cybertrucks a year, or about a 10th of the required output, Reuters found......»»