Monthly Archives: November 2022

Walmart shooter legally bought the 9mm handgun he used hours before killing six coworkers, authorities say

FBI chaplain Jim Lilian, with his service dog, Harley, waits for clearance to go inside the store after a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. November 23, 2022. REUTERS/Jay Paul The gunman who opened fire at a Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart legally purchased the weapon he used.  Authorities say the gunman bought his…

See inside the only cruise line in the world that offers pet-friendly sailings across the Atlantic

Oliver Cruz with Chloe, Ella Bean, and Wally. Diane Bondareff/Cunard Line British cruise line Cunard operates the world’s only pet-friendly ship, sailing between New York and England. The company’s dedicated pet kennel, complete with a play area and attendants, costs owners $800-$1000 per voyage. Cunard is an option for people who want to travel overseas…

Toxic company cultures are driving workers to quit their jobs. Here’s how to spot the signs before accepting a job.

Toxic company cultures are the main reason that workers quit their jobs, according to research from MIT. Violeta Stoimenova/Getty Images Toxic company cultures are the main reason that workers quit their jobs, according to research from MIT. It can be difficult to identify them during the recruitment process, however. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant says being aware of the signs…

Some Twitter staff on H-1B visas and parental leave were fired in Elon Musk’s pre-Thanksgiving purge, a former engineer says

Twitter staff on H-1B visas and parental leave were fired by Thanksgiving, a former engineer says. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images A Twitter engineer of three years said Elon Musk’s “Twitter 2.0” team fired him before Thanksgiving. He said he was on a H-1B visa and many workers on “parental leave” had also been fired….

The ambitious career of Kevin McCarthy, GOP frontrunner for Speaker of the House

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, is the GOP nominee for Speaker of the House. Over the course of his political career, McCarthy has developed a reputation for his ambition. Here’s a look at his more than two decades in office and how…

The best Black Friday smartwatch, fitness tracker and wearable tech deals for 2022

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become some of the best phone accessories available now. Not only can they prevent you from whipping out your smartphone every second to check alerts, but they can help you get healthier by promoting habits like regular exercise, standing up throughout the day and more. If you’re shopping for yourself…