Some companies don't want more workers — they want better ones

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Sports
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The internet's cortisol freakout was causing my cortisol to spike. So I talked to a doctor.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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World Cup sickos are planning to call out sick to watch the World Cup

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AI just hit its COVID shutdown moment

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I happened to be on the toilet both times everything changed.

The first was March 11, 2020, the day America's eyes were opened to COVID.

Chinese brands coming for Starbucks, Nike, and your wallet

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
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A nurse sued for $55,000 in student loans is navigating a court battle on her own: 'I'm just trying my best to juggle it'

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Hannah Bates was sued by her student-loan lender over her private loans.

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Hannah Bates didn't believe the email.

Inside a mom's legal battle to turn her $55,000 student-loan balance to $0

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Ashley Carlson was sued by her private student-loan lender SoFi. Now, she's fighting for her balance to be discharged.

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Ask your landlord to lower your rent — now

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A few weeks ago, Marco Bario texted his landlord with an unusual request.

How a Gen Z power couple's breakup became a trial by internet

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto
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The breakup between Evelyn Ha and Ben Pasternak is the subject of an all-out online information war.

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When 'no one is minding the store' for student-loan borrowers

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Student-loan borrowers are facing a maze of confusing rules as President Donald Trump's repayment overhaul goes into effect.

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