Last June, after almost a full year on the job hunt, Jordan Williams landed a role at a high-growth, United Kingdom-based outdoor apparel brand that was looking to build out its US operations.
Passenger Clothing was well positioned for expansion: The company landed orders with REI, Scheels and others; and Williams, a Portland, Oregon-based outdoor industry veteran, was excited for the ride.
Until April.
It’s a big day for Nintendo fans. The gaming giant’s new console, the Switch 2, arrives on store shelves globally after being announced in April — marking Nintendo’s first major console launch since the original Switch arrived roughly eight years ago.
And fans have clearly been waiting; 2.2 million people applied for a lottery system to buy the Switch 2 in Japan, according to a translation of an X post from Nintendo in April. Nearly all US Best Buy stores opened just after midnight to accommodate eager fans.
The Switch 2, priced at $450 in the US, can be played in handheld mode, when propped up on a table; or on a TV when plugged in to its accompanying dock, like its predecessor. While the formula is the same as that of the original Switch, Nintendo has made significant upgrades to the hardware, including giving its new console a larger screen, upgraded versions of the Joy-Con controllers and new social features.
Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia have learned to drink from twist-handle water fountains, turning the knob with their feet and using their body weight to keep it open. They even queue to have a drink, waiting to take turns on the fountain, footage shows.
The behavior qualifies as a new local tradition, according to a study published Wednesday (June 4) in the journal Biology Letters that analyzed videos of these cockatoos showing off their fountain-manipulating skills.
The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe — a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our universe emerged from something else — something more familiar and radical at the same time?
In a new paper, published in Physical Review D, my colleagues and I propose a striking alternative. Our calculations suggest the Big Bang was not the start of everything, but rather the outcome of a gravitational crunch or collapse that formed a very massive black hole — followed by a bounce inside it.
This idea, which we call the black hole universe, offers a radically different view of cosmic origins, yet it is grounded entirely in known physics and observations.
When it comes to recruitment in the digital age, many organizations perform pre-employment background screenings on job candidates. This step in the hiring process often includes searching for a job seeker online to get a look at their digital footprint.
Although you may consider your personal social media profiles to be “personal”, there’s a good chance that what’s found online will impact employer hiring decisions. Set yourself up for success by learning what a social media screening entails, why companies use it, and how job seekers and employees alike can manage their profiles to make a positive impression.
If you don’t have a fleet of company vehicles and employees are driving their own vehicles on your business’s behalf – making deliveries, inspecting workplaces and gathering supplies – what are your obligations regarding fuel costs, maintenance and vehicle depreciation?
There are both legal requirements and business considerations to keep in mind when determining whether you need a mileage reimbursement policy and what it should look like. This guide explains the basics of mileage reimbursement and how to devise a policy that reimburses your employees fairly and efficiently.
Let’s be straight about this – the sands of time used to slip through my fingers. From my position as CEO at LifeHack, to the sacred roles of a husband and a father, my life was stretched thin, my time divided up like a too-small pie.…
Despite my best efforts, the arrival of my second son tipped my already precarious balance, leaving me gasping for breath in a sea of commitments. My health took a hit, I was chronically sleep-deprived, stressed, and teetering on the edge. The lack of time was personal, it was my nemesis, it was my uphill battle.
Back then, my life was a juggling act that constantly seemed on the verge of collapse. Between my job, my family, and the desperate attempt to retain some personal sanity, something was always on the short end of the stick.
In a world increasingly driven by quick exchanges and digital interactions, many of us are yearning for deeper, more meaningful connections that challenge our perspectives and bring a sense of fulfillment. We find ourselves yearning for conversations that go beyond the surface, that challenge our perspectives, and that allow us to truly understand and be understood by others. This desire for authentic connection isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a fundamental human need that, when fulfilled, can transform our relationships and enrich our lives in profound ways.
Why Deep Questions Matter
This longing for deeper connection aligns closely with the concept of Quality Time, a cornerstone of meaningful relationships. Quality Time isn’t about the quantity of hours spent together, but rather about the depth and meaningfulness of our interactions. It’s about being fully present, engaged, and open to genuine exchange. In essence, it’s about creating moments that matter.
More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.
Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there warned the number could climb.
Smoke was worsening air quality and reducing visibility in Canada and into some U.S. states along the border.
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered another power plant, this time an oil and gas plant in Pennsylvania, to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid.
The department’s order to the grid operator, PJM Interconnection, regarding the Eddystone power plant just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River, is the department’s second use of federal power under President Donald Trump to require a power plant to keep operating on the mainland United States.
Constellation Energy had planned to shut down Eddystone’s units 3 and 4 on Saturday, but Trump’s Department of Energy ordered the company to continue operating the units until at least Aug. 28. The units can produce a combined 760 megawatts.
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