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Report: Rite Aid’s 2nd bankruptcy is imminent amid reports of more store closures and layoffs

According to Bloomberg, the embattled pharmacy chain will cut jobs at its corporate offices as it gears up to seek Chapter 11 protection again.

Less than a year after Rite Aid finally wrapped up its first bankruptcy proceedings, it’s now reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 protection a second time.

Trump’s tariffs are starting to hit the busiest port in the country. Next come the store shelves

The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles says import volume has dropped and retailers should start to worry.

The effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are already appearing at America’s busiest port, and its top official says that shortages could begin showing up on store shelves in as early as five to seven weeks if new deals aren’t made.

Free online storage services compared: Which one’s best for you?

Try out multiple hard drives in the sky for free, without any commitment.

Cloud storage services conveniently let you store and access documents, photos, videos, and more from any device. The best part? Many top providers offer free plans that are surprisingly capable.

Not enough freelance work? Here’s how to navigate slow periods as a freelancer

Don’t panic: Every freelancer experiences gaps in work from time to time. Here’s what to do when it happens to you.

It’s inevitable that you’ll experience a slow period as a freelancer. No matter how long you’ve been at it, you’ll be faced with lulls from time to time where opportunities are coming in less frequently or not at all. Sometimes it’s not about you: Certain types of projects are impacted by seasonality, budget cycles, and economic conditions.

69 housing markets where higher inventory is tipping scales to buyers

Among the nation’s 200 largest housing markets, these 69 metro areas now have active inventory at or above 2019 pre-pandemic levels.

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Lego just turned Keith Haring’s iconic dancing figures into a buildable piece of wall art

The 1,773-piece set comes with five figures that can be assembled individually.

Lego’s new building kit will turn your wall into an ode to ’80s graffiti art.

Why you should be more willing to admit when you don’t know something

Your willingness to admit what you don’t know often increases people’s trust in you, says this cognitive scientist.

How many times have you been asked by someone at work whether you know about a particular project, are familiar with a specific concept, or know a person? Chances are, you have answered “yes” to that question a few times when you did not, in fact, know what they were talking about.

Why you should stop trying to game personality tests during job interviews

While you can answer questions based on what you think the company wants to hear, doing so comes with significant risks, says this expert.

You’re applying for a job and made it to the next step in the hiring process: the dreaded personality assessment. Few people like to take these tests—especially when a job offer hinges on it. And are these tests even legit?

How some ‘Star Wars’ ideas became real-life science

These elements of ‘Star Wars’ stories might seem like science fiction but are actually real.

Just 48 short years ago, movie director George Lucas used the phrase “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” as the opening to the first Star Wars movie, later labeled Episode IV: A New Hope. But at least four important aspects of the Star Wars saga are much closer—both in time and space—than Lucas was letting on.

AI tools from Google, LinkedIn, and Salesforce could help you find your next job

As fears grow over AI’s impact on employment, new tools are using the technology to guide workers toward fresh career opportunities.

Sometimes, you need to shake things up in your career. Maybe the job isn’t as fulfilling anymore. Maybe changing circumstances are pushing you toward a new path. Either way, figuring out what to do next can be a challenge.