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The US paid millions of taxpayer dollars to a company for thousands of much-needed ventilators. But the company is busy selling more expensive models abroad.
Reuters/Stephane Mahe Millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on developing portable, easy-to-use ventilators to prepare for a national health crisis like the coronavirus pandemic — but not a single one is in the federal stockpile. The US Depart.....»»
12 little-known ways to save on a wedding dress
20th Century Fox Wedding dresses are notoriously expensive. The average bride spent $1,509 on a wedding dress in 2017, according to The Knot — and some spend much more than that. But there are severa.....»»
Beyoncé and Jay-Z bought the most expensive mansion in California history — but it"s just part of their real-estate empire. Take a look at their homes.
From New York to California, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have.....»»
Report: Microsoft Investigated Bill Gates Before He Left the Board
The board held an investigation after an employee alleged she had a relationship with Bill Gates, the WSJ said NEW YORK — Board members a.....»»
Need to Know: The bond market is ‘useless’ predicting inflation, and stocks look even more expensive than they appear, strategist says
The question still reverberating in financial markets is to what degree the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief will be spent, either immediately or if coronavirus recedes enough for shoppers to be allowed, and wanting, to go out......»»
Why a successful office re-entry is all about the employee experience
There’s a common misconception that utilities, technology and square footage are the most expensive investments a business can make. As it turns out, people costs (salary, training, paid leaves, turnover) actually account for up to 10 times .....»»
Mercedes Plant Employee Goes Berzerk, Uses Nearby Bulldozer To Wreck 50 Brand New Vans
Mercedes Plant Employee Goes Berzerk, Uses Nearby Bulldozer To Wreck 50 Brand New Vans Everyone is dealing with the stresses of Covid differently. Some may be adapting to working from home using Zoom. Others may be dealing with layoffs.....»»
Oklahoma nail salon worker contracted the coronavirus shortly after the business reopened
Getty Images/Extreme Photographer A nail salon in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, said an employee tested positive for COVID-19 — just days after it reopened. "We have receive.....»»
S.F. analytics company, a YC graduate, cuts 65 employees, nearly 20% of its workforce
Half the layoffs were in San Francisco, and spanned across sales and marketing roles. The reduction brings the company's total employee count down to 277......»»
My family saved over $400 in a month by staying home during the pandemic — here"s exactly how we spent our money pre- and post-coronavirus
jhorrocks/Getty Images I compared my family's spending from February and April and found that, because we're staying home, we spent far less in April. We spent dramatically less on dining out — $462 in February comp.....»»
State employee layoffs likely without more federal help, top financial officers warn
Layoffs, furloughs and other unpleasant cuts are on the way in D.C., Maryland and Virginia without a massive increase in federal coronavirus relief, according to some of the Washington region’s top budget minders. As the exact contours of the pa.....»»
More Americans are working from home than ever because of the coronavirus crisis, but slow internet speeds and expensive electricity costs don"t make it easy for everyone. Here are the 10 worst states for WFH.
TK Americans across the country are working from home to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic — but slow internet and high electricity costs make it harder in some states than others. Hawaii and Alaska were ranked among the worst WFH states.....»»
Mike Bloomberg spent over $1 billion running for president — that"s $23 million for each delegate he won
REUTERS/Carlo Allegri He did it — Mike Bloomberg managed to cross the billion dollar threshold in his run for president, according to the latest FEC filings. Bloomberg spent $1,047,623,103 of his own money on the campaign, to be exact. T.....»»
14 of the most successful companies that were started in people"s basements, garages, and bedrooms
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Many successful companies were born in people's dorm rooms, garages, and basements. Some famous entrepreneurs spent years trying to bring their ideas to life — and even founding their businesses — from the.....»»
I spent a weekend at the Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego, part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection — here"s why I plan to go back
Downtown San Diego is chockablock with hotels — and tourists — but The Guild San Diego is a new Marriott Bonvoy property that offers a respite from the c.....»»
The best mattress protectors
You probably spent hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars on your mattress, so you should protect it from damage. The Bear Mattress Protector i.....»»
An unusual financial-crisis-era tactic designed to avoid layoffs is reemerging as coronavirus freezes the economy. Here"s why it could make a recovery take a lot longer.
REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri Salary cuts — last seen during the global financial crisis in 2008 — are back as companies try to cut costs as the coronavirus pandemic drives an economic slowdown. While the move keeps workers .....»»
Brazil’s New Blockchain Data Tool Cost $250K, Runs on Quorum
Brazil's central bank spent 1.3 million Brazilian reals (USD $250K) over two years building its new database for financial regulators on Quorum, replacing a slow and expensive paper-based system with a fully digitized version......»»
3 things managers can do to keep employees calm, cool, and connected while working remotely during times of crisis
Buffer; Flexjobs; Samantha Lee/Business Insider If you're new to leading a remote team, there are three crucial things you must do to ensure employee happiness and productivity — especially during a time of crisis like the CO.....»»
Scott Kelly spent 340 days in space as a NASA astronaut. Here are his top 3 strategies for coping with isolation.
Maxim Zmeyev/Reuters Due to COVID-19, people around the world are experiencing what it's like to be completely self-isolated in an enclosed space for an extended amount of time — something that Scott Kelly knows all too well. Kelly is a f.....»»