Carmakers fighting for battery supply need ways to track EV ingredients. A new kind of ‘passport’ could be the answer.

Ford is one of the automakers leaning into the new “battery-passport” concept. Ford Motor Co. Car companies are desperate for EV batteries — but they need to be sourced and made sustainably. A “battery passport” that traces everything from a battery’s mining to recycling could help. Experts say using the battery passport could separate auto-industry winners…

The only good age for applying for a job is 35, according to a former Amazon recruiter. ‘Otherwise you’re too old and overqualified or you’re too young and under-qualified’

There are steps older workers can take that capitalize on their age and experience and increase their chances of getting hired. Thomas Barwick Research suggests older people have a tougher time finding a job compared with younger workers. Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, and other experts share advice for these jobseekers. One pro tip:…

I’ve worked at Kohl’s for 9 Black Fridays. I get my fair share of pushy customers, but my favorites are the people who make a day of it.

MaryKate Murphy MaryKate Murphy has worked every Black Friday at Kohl’s for the last nine years. Murphy said a lot has changed since the pandemic, but working on Black Fridays is always fun. Lately, she’s noticed shoppers focusing on products that are under $15 instead of big-ticket items. This as-told-to essay is based on a…

Student-loan borrowers defrauded by Corinthian were promised $5.8 billion in relief ‘immediately.’ 6 months later Biden’s Education Department says it’ll take ‘some time.’

College graduates. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images In June, the Education Department approved a $5.8 billion loan discharge for former Corinthian students. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said impacted borrowers would see relief “immediately.” Six months later, borrowers are still waiting, and the department said relief will now take “some time.” Lawsuits blocking President Joe Biden’s…

Kremlin guards could be controlled by enemies with ‘hypnotic abilities,’ according to secret memo from Russia’s intelligence agency: report

A sniper of FSO, a bodyguard service of Russia’s top officials, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2012, during Victory Day parade. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images A leaked memo describes Kremlin’s fears that its guards could be hypnotized, The Insider reported. It warns of a bizarre list of psychological warfare methods such as…

Global growth may slump to 2009 levels next year as the Russia-Ukraine ‘forever war’ drags on, IIF warns

The Ukraine war could hit global growth until 2024, the Institute of International Finance said. Pavlo Palamarchuk/Getty Images Global growth could slow to just 1.2% in 2023, according to the Institute of International Finance. Growth was last that weak in 2009 as the financial crisis ravaged the global economy. The “forever war” between Russia and…

Twitter’s new Verified service will include gold checks for companies, Elon Musk confirms

Twitter plans to launch its updated Verified program next Friday with manual authentication and different colored check marks for different types of users, Elon Musk has tweeted. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates,” he said.  Musk…

Woot’s Video Gaming Galore event: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, video games and accessories

Woot is offering a massive discount on gaming devices and accessories in its Video Gaming Galore Event. You can get your hands on a Nintendo Switch for just $267.99, an Xbox Series S for $229.99, and a variety of other video games and accessories for deeply discounted prices. Whether you’re a casual or hardcore gamer,…