What is emotional labor, and how do we get it wrong?
The term "emotional labor" is applied to an array of home-based activities—from keeping mental to-do lists, to remembering to call your in-laws on their birthdays. Some advocate the need to teach boys emotional labor, or identify it as the unpaid j.....»»
"Wonka" review: Can Timothée Chalamet win over the haters?
The golden ticket at the end of a year of dynamic cinema. The naysayers were wrong. Wonka is wonderful. Now, admittedly, some cynicism around Wonka was warranted. Initially sold as a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor.....»»
Why is religious attendance linked to more anxiety in US South Asians?
A study of older U.S. South Asians examines relationships between religious service attendance (temple, mosque, etc.), anxiety and feelings of emotional neglect by fellow congregation members. The research finds that among U.S. South Asians, those wh.....»»
GM, Ford confident they"ll offset costly UAW contracts
Ford pegged the cost of its four-and-a-half-year deal with the UAW at $8.8 billion — double its expectation — while GM said its two new North American labor contracts would raise expenses by $9.3 billion......»»
Apple @ Work: How The University of Kentucky reduced labor cost by 60% with Apple
Apple at Work is brought to you by SimpleMDM: Check out SimpleMDM and discover the limitless possibilities of SimpleMDM’s powerful API. Whether you want to automate tasks or integrate SimpleMDM into your existing infrastructure, the API offers t.....»»
Doctor Who: What the show gets wrong about climate change and energy justice
Fans around the globe have been celebrating 60 years of Doctor Who—the world's longest-running science fiction series. It may at times seem silly and childish, but people's ideas of how the world works, could work and should work are informed and s.....»»
Ford says UAW strike cut profits by $1.7B; new contract to cost $8.8B
Ford said the UAW's new contract would increase labor costs by $8.8 billion, or an average of $900 per vehicle in 2028......»»
Tesla beats U.S. claim that it fired factory workers amid union campaign
A U.S. labor board has dismissed claims that Tesla Inc illegally fired employees working on Autopilot software at a New York factory to put an end to union organizing......»»
Here"s why union support is so high right now
Over 65,000 teachers in Québec could remain on strike until Christmas if a deal isn't reached, their union said on Sunday. The warning comes amid widespread labor unrest in the province, including nearly 570,000 workers on strike at the same time la.....»»
Enhancing rice biomass estimation with UAV-based models
Aboveground biomass (AGB) of rice, vital for carbon pool and yield estimation, is traditionally measured through labor-intensive manual sampling. Recent advancements employ remote sensing, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to derive veget.....»»
Researcher: Honeybees cluster together when it"s cold, but we"ve been completely wrong about why
Honeybees in man-made hives may have been suffering the cold unnecessarily for over a century because commercial hive designs are based on erroneous science, my new research shows......»»
Another illegal union-busting charge filed against Apple, after three convictions
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a fresh complaint against Apple, accusing the company of a fourth example of illegal union-busting. The first Apple Store workers to unionize were denied employee benefits offered to other staff.....»»
Dynamic z-scanning for ultrafast auto-focusing in laser processing
In laser-based manufacturing, accommodating non-flat, or changing surfaces has traditionally been labor-intensive, involving complex focus mapping procedures and or ex-situ characterization. This often results in repositioning errors and extended pro.....»»
Chevy releases 2023 holiday ad, featuring an emotional story about a woman with Alzheimer’s
The General Motors brand continues familiar approach with spot that also includes a 1972 Suburban and a John Denver song......»»
Apple illegally denied benefits to union workers, says US labor board
The National Labor Relations Board claims that Apple has violated labor laws by refusing to give union workers the same benefits as other staff.Apple Towson Town Center, MarylandThis new accusation follows a June 2023 ruling by the board concluded th.....»»
Is Elon Musk the worst SNL host ever?
Elon Musk is the richest man alive, but he is also the worst SNL host in recent memory. DT looks back at his hosting stint and examines what went wrong......»»
Binance slapped with $4B fine, accepts plea deal forcing CEO to resign
Binance CEO popularly known as CZ names successor in emotional X post. Enlarge / Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao leaves the US District Court on November 21, 2023 in Seattle. (credit: David Ryder / Stringer | Getty Images North Americ.....»»
Save big on Lego sets for all ages with these Black Friday discounts
Black Friday is nearly upon us, so Lego sets are on sale with some of the steepest discounts we've seen in years. Here are some of your best choices.Lego Black FridayWhen it comes to buying holiday gifts, you'll never go wrong with Lego. These buildi.....»»
Physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by and about men to the exclusion of women......»»
Suppliers want more legal immigration to fix labor shortage at factories
Suppliers and economists said reduced immigration levels are contributing to a labor shortage that is putting a squeeze on the supply base......»»
UAW members ratify labor deal with Mack Trucks; strike ends after 39 days
The UAW and Mack Trucks had reached a tentative deal in October that included a 19 percent pay raise, but union workers overwhelmingly rejected it and went on a strike......»»