One chip company's newest tactic to attract workers: Help pay off their student loans

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The New York-based chipmaker GlobalFoundries rolled out a student debt relief program this year — part of the company's broader efforts to address workforce challenges.

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America is trapped in a nightmare of never-ending subscriptions

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Doug Mattison just wanted to cancel his gym membership.

Here's how much remote workers say it would cost to get them back into the office

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Workers who are already working from home value hybrid work a lot.

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Why the US loses $800 million a year in unrecycled aluminum cans

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Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, but Americans throw out millions of tons of it every year — mainly aluminum cans and other post-consumer scrap. At the same time, US can-recycling rates are falling drastically behind several countries. In New York City, canners are vital to making recycling work.

What an afternoon in 2 grocery store parking lots in Pennsylvania reveals about the election

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both courting voters in Pennsylvania

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Taylor Swift is flexing her economic muscles again with the return of her tour and a new book

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Taylor Swift performing on stage at Wembley Stadium for the London leg of "The Eras Tour."

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China just triggered more stimulus measures, even as it says its economy is showing 'stable growth'

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China is targeting a GDP growth target of around 5% this year.

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Harvard donations dropped nearly 15% amid wealthy alums' vows to cut off support

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Harvard saw a decrease in donations in the most recent fiscal year.

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The SBA can't help business owners hit by Helene, Milton until Congress comes back post-election

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Record flooding on September 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage on September 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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This tiny country is giving $2,000 to every household as an Exxon oil boom supercharges its economy

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Guyana's government is tapping its newfound oil wealth to give $2,000 to every household.

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