America's crisis of meaningless work

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Americans are increasingly feeling like their jobs are meaningless. It could be why they aren't engaged at work.

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American workers are not all right.

Some countries are cutting down their workweeks. Greece is doing the exact opposite.

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Greek workers in some industries could see a six-day workweek.

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YouTube star MrBeast doubles down on cash giveaways with $200,000 donation to a universal basic income program

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Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson.

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Saudi Arabia may be forced to reassess megaprojects like Neom

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The planned design for The Line in Neom.

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This state just inched closer to giving every resident a $750 universal basic income each year with no strings attached

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Republicans worry that basic income programs grant an edge to their Democratic supporters.
Oregon could be the first state to vote on an expansive universal basic income program.

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Trade between the US and Germany is growing. Concerns over China might be driving the shift.

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The US became Germany's top trading partner in the first quarter of 2024.

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A millennial worked 2 remote jobs so he could retire at 50 but said overemployment isn't worth the stress

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A California millennial says secretly working two remote jobs helped him save for an early retirement — but that he's happy he's back to just one job.

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Gen Z pays more for housing and has more debt than millennials did 10 years ago. That will likely impact the presidential race.

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Apartment for rent.

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Taylor Swift's economic clout has now come for Europe

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Taylor Swift performs in Cardiff, Wales.

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Some homeowners are doing surprisingly badly, even as their homes grow more valuable than ever

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A home for sale in Belmont, North Carolina.

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