ng U.S. Job Openings in June Fall a Bit From Record Highs By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:14:18 +0000 The number of job openings in the U.S. fell slightly in June, though the overall level suggests demand for workers remains strong. Full Article Economy Employment Federal Reserve interest rates U.S. employment Fed federal reserve jobs Jobs report JOLTS Labor Department Wages
ng Renters Spent a Record-High Share of Income on Rent This Spring By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:17:18 +0000 The rental squeeze is getting worse, according to a new report by Zillow, as people are paying the highest-ever percentage of their income on rent. Full Article Economy Housing U.S. Affordability Housing affordability Rentals rents zillow
ng Lower Electronics-Store Spending May Not Be What You Think By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:26:06 +0000 Americans spent more at retailers selling everything from cars to camping equipment in July, but they spent less at electronics stores. The underlying reason could be that gadgets are getting cheaper. Full Article Consumption economics Economy Economy & Business Inflation U.S. Commerce Department consumer spending electronics personal consumption expenditures price index
ng Video: The Married Millennial Parents Are Coming By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:02:34 +0000 A wave of millennial marriages and parents is its way, according to wedding and birth forecasting firm Demographic Intelligence. WSJ’s Lee Hawkins has the details. Full Article Economy U.S. Demographics economy Fertility Generation Y generations Millennials
ng 5 Things to Watch on the Economic Calendar By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:55:38 +0000 The minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting highlight the week. Full Article Economy Federal Reserve Manufacturing federal reserve Housing Interest Rates u.s. economy
ng How Much Would It Cost to Reduce Global Warming? $131 Trillion Is One Answer By Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:35:49 GMT Money is a sticking point in climate-change negotiations around the world. As economists warn that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will cost many more trillions than anticipated, WSJ looks at how the funds could be spent, and who would pay. Illustration: Preston Jessee/WSJ Full Article
ng This 100-Acre Wyoming Spread Has Its Own Airstrip and Airplane Hangar By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:20:02 GMT Along with the large airplane hangar, amenities include two fireplaces, a deck, a patio with a hot tub, a viewing tower, and a detached shop for additional toys and gear. Full Article
ng Inflation a Major Theme at Powell Nomination Hearing By Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:13:50 GMT In a confirmation hearing for his second term as Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell said the central bank would use its tools to tamp down inflation. Photo: Graeme Jennings/Press Pool Full Article
ng How Companies Are Overhauling Supply Chains to Ease Bottlenecks By Published On :: Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT The Covid pandemic has strained global supply chains, causing freight backlogs that have driven up costs. Now, some companies are looking for longer-term solutions to prepare for future supply-chain crises, even if those strategies come at a high cost. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds Full Article
ng Hospitals Near ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Covid-19-Related Staff Shortages By Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT Hospitals in the U.S. are struggling to staff medical facilities as a wave of Covid-19 cases sidelines healthcare workers. Some hospital administrators are being forced to turn to last-resort measures to ensure quality of care. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Full Article
ng Watch: Biden Supports Changing Senate Rules to Pass Voting Rights Bills By Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:46:29 GMT President Biden on Tuesday spoke in Atlanta to support changing Senate filibuster rules as he sought passage of federal voting laws that have been repeatedly blocked by Republicans. Photo: Patrick Semansky/Associated Press Full Article
ng Trial of Three Ex-Officers Over George Floyd’s Killing: What to Know By Published On :: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:30:23 GMT Three former Minneapolis police officers face federal charges that they violated George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 arrest. Here’s what you need to know about the officers and the upcoming trial. Photo: Erin Ailworth/The Wall Street Journal Full Article
ng Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: Satellite Images Reveal Damage By Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:02:18 GMT Satellite images show parts of the Pacific nation of Tonga before and after a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption damaged the archipelago’s coastline. Vast areas were blanketed in ash. Photos: Maxar Technologies/Reuters Full Article
ng Boeing’s Starliner Spaceship Delays, Explained By Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT Boeing’s Starliner spaceship has been hampered by a string of errors and delays. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains why Boeing has struggled to launch the Starliner on schedule and what’s next for the aerospace giant’s space program. Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky Full Article
ng New York LaGuardia Airport’s Long-Awaited Makeover Is Almost Complete By Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT Construction at LaGuardia Airport has frustrated travelers, but relief is in sight. Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discusses highlights and renovation challenges. Photo: Craig Ruttle/Associated Press Full Article
ng Long Lines at Airports After American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights By Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:11:44 GMT Videos shared online show crowds of people at airports across the country after American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend due to bad weather and staff shortages. Screenshot: WSOC-TV via AP Full Article
ng 19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Around the World Solo By Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:48:55 GMT After landing her Shark UL aircraft in Belgium Thursday, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Photo: Kurt Desplenter/Zuma Press Full Article
ng Macy's Star Shone Bright for Over 150 Years. Now It's Flickering By Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT Macy’s has long been identified with the start of the holiday shopping season. But the company was hurting even before the coronavirus crisis hit the retail industry, raising questions about how far Macy’s star could fall. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ Full Article
ng China Targets H&M With Xinjiang Propaganda Made for Home and Abroad By Published On :: Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:03:49 GMT Beijing is beating back international criticism of its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang with a propaganda push on Facebook, Twitter and the big screen. Here’s how China’s campaign against Western brands is aimed at audiences at home and abroad. Photo: Thomas Peter/Reuters Full Article
ng The Cost of Becoming an Olympic Swimmer for Team USA By Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:30:00 GMT Becoming an Olympic swimmer is an aspiration for thousands of young athletes in the U.S. But it comes at a heavy cost. Club dues alone can set swimmers back thousands of dollars each year. Here’s a breakdown of what it can cost to become an Olympic swimmer. Full Article
ng Belarusian Olympic Sprinter’s Refusal to Return Home Challenges IOC By Published On :: Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:58:00 GMT Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya—who, fearing arrest, resisted her team’s attempt to send her home—is safe with Japanese authorities, the International Olympic Committee says. The situation tests the IOC’s aim to run a politics-free Games. Photo: PHOTO: Issei Kato/Reuters Full Article
ng Simone Biles Speaks After Winning Bronze: ‘We’re Humans’ By Published On :: Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:10:47 GMT U.S. star gymnast Simone Biles spoke to reporters after winning a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics for her performance on the balance beam Tuesday. The event marked her return after she withdrew from other finals, citing the need to focus on her mental health. Photo: Ashley Landis/Associated Press Full Article
ng Gymnasts Testimony Details FBI Failings in Sexual Abuse Investigation By Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:46:13 GMT Elite gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman delivered an emotional account of FBI failures in the investigation of former national team doctor Larry Nassar, in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Photo: Saul Loeb/Associated Press Full Article
ng ‘Clock’s Ticking’: Tiger Woods Casts Doubt on Return to Pro Golf By Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:11:19 GMT Tiger Woods cast serious doubt on his competitive golf future in his first press conference since a life-threatening February car crash, saying that his ability to compete will never be the same after the devastating leg injuries. Photo: Doug Ferguson/Associated Press Full Article
ng What Happened to Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai? By Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:30:00 GMT In a video interview, Chinese tennis pro Peng Shuai denied accusing anyone of sexual assault. She stirred global concern following a sexual-assault accusation against a retired senior Chinese official and her disappearance from pubic view in early November. Photo: str/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Full Article
ng Beijing Winter Olympics: China’s Extreme Covid-19 Rules to Stop Omicron By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:33:18 GMT China is enforcing a strict set of Covid-19 rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the fast-spreading Omicron variant. From a "closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why despite all efforts, an outbreak could still derail competitions. Photo: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters Full Article
ng Recognize This ‘Squid Game’ Voice? Behind Netflix’s Global Dubbing Strategy By Published On :: Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT More Netflix viewers watched dubbed versions of the South Korean drama “Squid Game” than subtitled versions. WSJ met one of the show’s English-language voice actors to see how dubbing foreign content is fueling the streaming giant’s growth. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi Full Article
ng Delivery-Only Ghost Kitchens Are Reshaping the Restaurant Industry By Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT Ghost kitchens are popping up all over the U.S. as food delivery soars and dining at restaurants plummets amid the pandemic. These businesses, which can host food preparation for multiple restaurants at a single location, are attracting interest from investors and restaurateurs. Photo: Adam Falk/The Wall Street Journal Full Article
ng Reinventing Restaurants: Covid-Era Ideas From Chef Marcus Samuelsson By Published On :: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT As restaurants struggle to survive during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Chef-Owner of Red Rooster, Marcus Samuelsson spoke with WSJ’s Lorie Hirose about change, history and hope. Photo: Lev Radin/Zuma Press Full Article
ng Food-Delivery Apps vs. Restaurants: The Dining Industry’s Covid Divide By Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:30:00 GMT Demand for food delivery has soared amid the pandemic, but restaurants are struggling to survive. In a fiercely competitive industry, delivery services are fighting to gain market share while facing increased pressure to lower commission fees and provide more protection to their workers. Video/Photo: Jaden Urbi/WSJ Full Article
ng Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil By Published On :: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT When it comes to coffee beans, what happens in Brazil doesn’t stay in Brazil. In July and August, a bad frost hit the country's coffee-producing region and analysts say Brazil’s bean shortage is already rattling the global coffee market. So how will the frost affect the price of your morning cup? WSJ’s Shelby Holliday spoke to coffee experts around the world to find out. Illustration: Rafael Garcia Full Article
ng Flying Taxi Startups Seek a Quiet Takeoff By Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:17:08 GMT If eVTOL aircraft companies are to achieve their commercial ambition of becoming flying taxis, then first they’ll need to ensure their aircrafts are quiet enough to work in cities without disturbing residents. WSJ’s George Downs looks into just how quiet these crafts need to be to take off. Photo composite: George Downs Full Article
ng Elon Musk Explains Why Tesla Is Moving to Austin By Published On :: Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:25:00 GMT Tesla will move its headquarters to Austin, Texas, said CEO Elon Musk, comparing the current crowded operations at the factory in Fremont, Calif., to ‘Spam in a can.’ He said the electric-vehicle maker would continue expanding in California. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Full Article
ng Lennar Chief’s 5 Themes For Housing By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:13:12 +0000 One of the home-building industry’s leading chief executives on Wednesday outlined five themes for the housing market’s outlook, focusing on tight inventories, stringent mortgage standards and the preferences of millennials. Full Article Homebuilders Housing Home Builders National Association of Home Builders
ng Economists: Home Builders Neglecting Entry-Level Market By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:56:46 +0000 Nela Richardson, chief economist for brokerage Redfin Corp., and Selma Hepp, chief economist for Zillow Group’s Trulia real-estate website, both said builders aren’t constructing enough entry-level housing to meet demand. They’re focusing more of their resources instead, the economists said, on building pricey homes for buyers with ample credit. Full Article Homebuilders Housing Home Builders National Association of Home Builders
ng Economists Assign Blame For Housing Shortage By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:43:07 +0000 The national supply of homes for sale is getting squeezed by the small amount of equity millions of would-be sellers have in their properties and relatively weak output from home builders, according to economists speaking Friday at a real-estate conference in Miami. Full Article Global Homebuilders Housing Home Builders National Association of Home Builders National Association of Realtors
ng Blessing in Disguise: Greece Crisis Could Cool Property Market By blogs.wsj.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:59:57 +0000 Greece appears to be slipping ever closer to an exit from the euro zone. While a potential catastrophe for the country, it might actually be a good thing for Europe's booming commercial real-estate markets. Full Article Buying Development Economy & Business Europe Global Homebuilders Homeowners Housing Pricing Real Estate Rentals Selling bubble eu euro zone eurozone exit Greece real estate
ng Employers Competing for Workers Turn to Signing Bonuses and Freebies By Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:30:00 GMT Low-wage work is in high demand, and employers are now competing for applicants, offering incentives ranging from sign-on bonuses to free food. But with many still unemployed, are these offers working? Photo: Bloomberg Full Article
ng Two Infrastructure Bills Come Into Focus, but Challenges Remain By Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:30:00 GMT The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package and the $3.5 trillion Democratic healthcare and antipoverty plan will face obstacles as they make their way through Congress in tandem. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann Full Article
ng Airbnb Bet Big on the Olympic Games. Covid Left Hosts in Tokyo Paring Losses By Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:58:27 GMT Airbnb had big plans for the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the official accommodation sponsor, sparking hosts across Japan to prepare for tourists. Now, apartments are vacant and hosts are trying to pare losses following a ban on spectators. Composite: Clément Bürge Full Article
ng Democrats’ Tax Plan a Balancing Act Between Moderates, Progressives By Published On :: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:30:00 GMT The Democrats’ plan to pay for President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better initiative will need to strike the right balance to appeal to progressives without alienating moderates. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib discusses with tax policy reporter Richard Rubin. Photo illustration: Todd Johnson Full Article
ng How a New Generation of Card Enthusiasts Are Transforming a Market By Published On :: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:30:00 GMT A new crop of entrepreneurs is betting big that trading cards are no longer just hobbyists’ collectibles, they're serious investment assets. In this episode of Niche Markets, WSJ speaks with entrepreneurs who have found success in the booming trading market. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/WSJ Full Article
ng NFTs, Crypto Wallets and More Explained by Putting My Son's Art on the Blockchain By Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:30:00 GMT Do terms like “nonfungible token,” “minting,” and “gas fees” sound like a foreign language to you? To better understand it -- and explain it -- WSJ’s Joanna Stern turned her son’s art into an NFT on the Ethereum blockchain. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds Full Article
ng The Race for Self-Driving Taxis: Waymo Puts Urban Terrain to the Test By Published On :: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT Waymo is operating fully driverless robotaxis in Chandler, Ariz., and recently took a step toward offering the same to riders in San Francisco. It is a test that could provide a roadmap for Waymo’s expansion and help the Google sister company build a revenue-generating business. Photo: Karl Mollohan Full Article
ng Are Musk’s Starlink Satellites Overcrowding Space? Why China, Rivals Say So By Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:57:37 GMT SpaceX’s Starlink faces safety complaints from China and rival companies. As Elon Musk says there’s plenty of room in space and the race to expand satellite internet networks ramps up, WSJ looks at the risks they could pose. Photo Illustration: Sharon Shi Full Article
ng 3G Is Shutting Down. I Brought My iPhone 4 Back to Life to Say Goodbye. By Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT Starting in February, U.S. cellular carriers will begin to shut down 3G. WSJ’s Joanna Stern got an old iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 working on the old network, in order to remember all it did to shape the smartphone revolution. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal Full Article
ng EPFO Umang App: ಪಿಎಫ್ ಬ್ಯಾಲೆನ್ಸ್ ಚೆಕ್, ಹಣ ವಿದ್ಡ್ರಾ ಉಮಂಗ್ ಆಪ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು: ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ ವಿವರ By kannada.goodreturns.in Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:42:12 +0530 ನೌಕರರ, ಉದ್ಯೋಗಸ್ಥರ ವೇತನದ ಅಲ್ಪ ಮೊತ್ತವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳು ಕಡಿತಗೊಳಿ ಈ ಹಣವನ್ನು ಪಿಎಫ್ಗಾಗಿ ಠೇವಣಿ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಪಿಎಫ್ ನೌಕರರ ಭವಿಷ್ಯವನ್ನು ಭದ್ರಪಡಿಸುವ ಒಂದು ಉತ್ತಮ ಉಳಿತಾಯ ಯೋಜನೆಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವರಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಿಎಫ್ ಖಾತೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುವುದು, ಬ್ಯಾಲೆನ್ಸ್ ಚೆಕ್ ಮಾಡುವುದು ಹೇಗೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ನೀವು ಹಲವಾರು ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ಡೌನ್ ಲೋಡ್ Full Article
ng West Bengal Weather Update: দু থেকে তিনদিনের মধ্যেই...! বের করে ফেলুন গরম জামা, বড় পূর্বাভাস হাওয়া অফিসের By bengali.oneindia.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:34:52 +0530 West Bengal Weather Update: বাংলা থেকে কেটে গিয়েছে ঘূর্ণিঝড় 'দানা'র (Cyclone Dana) প্রভাব। ধীরে ধীরে বদল হতে শুরু করেছে আবহাওয়ার। এমনকি আবহাওয়ার বদলও ঘটতে শুরু করেছে। সকালের দিকে গায়ে লাগছে ঠান্ডার আমেজ। তবে বেলা বাড়তেই ফের অস্বস্তিকর গরম। এই অবস্থায় কবে Full Article
ng West Bengal Weather Update: হঠাৎ সকালে 'অন্ধকার' বাঁকুড়ায়, আলো জ্বলে উঠল গাড়িতে! কেন এমন অবস্থা? জানুন By bengali.oneindia.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:01:50 +0530 West Bengal Weather Update: কালীপুজোর (Kali Puja 2024) পরেই একটা ঠাণ্ডা আমেজ পাওয়া যায়! কিন্তু নভেম্বর মাস পড়ে গেলেও এখন শীতের আমেজ নেই। তবে আজ সোমবার জেলার একাধিক জায়গাউ হঠাত করেই আবহাওয়ার বদল দেখা গিয়েছে। বিশেষ করে বাঁকুড়ার বিভিন্ন অংশ একেবারে Full Article
ng West Bengal Weather Update: সকালে ঠান্ডা ভাব, বেলা হতেই লাগছে গরম! সঙ্গে বৃষ্টির পূর্বাভাস, একী আবহাওয়া বাংলায় By bengali.oneindia.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:55:01 +0530 West Bengal Weather Update: সকালের দিকে ঠান্ডা ঠান্ডা ভাব! জেলার বিভিন্ন অংশ ঢাকা পড়ছে কুয়াশায়। এমনকি শরীরে একটা ঠাণ্ডা অনুভুবও লাগছে। তাহলে এবার জাঁকিয়ে ঠাণ্ডা? তবে বেলা বাড়তেই বদলে যাচ্ছে আবহাওয়া। বেলা বাড়তেই গরম। আগামী ২৪ ঘণ্টা কেমন থাকবে বাংলার আবহাওয়া? Full Article