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Supreme Court declines Big Oil’s bid to block Honolulu’s climate change lawsuits

The oil and gas industry has faced a series of cases alleging it deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.

The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.

Nine up-and-coming tech startups with 150+ remote jobs to fill

These innovative companies are pursuing the next big thing in AI, eduction, finance, and beyond—and they’re hiring remote workers now.

Looking for a great new job, and want to work from anywhere? While tech giants are pushing for five-days-a-week office returns, these nine growing startups are doubling down on distributed teams.

Impact investors aren’t always tracking the social or environmental outcomes: new research

Impact investors often assume that certain businesses, such as solar energy companies or microfinance initiatives, are inherently good for society.

Investors can aim not only to make money but to benefit society while doing so. But few of those impact investors follow up on whether their strategy is having a positive impact, we found in a study published in the Journal of Business Ethics.

Housing market shift: 9 states where housing inventory is giving buyers more power

9 states are back above pre-pandemic housing inventory levels, according to ResiClub’s monthly housing inventory report.

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To create a successful budget, you first have to make sure you fully understand your income

Struggling to make a budget that sticks? Make sure you understand the nuances of your primary source of income.

For most of us, income is the easiest-to-understand part of your budget. You know how much you make (usually $100 shy of enough) and how often it comes in (at least a day late). It’s figuring out where all income goes each month that’s the hard part.

How to find motivation at work in the new year—even at the same job

Maybe you have no plans to make major career moves in 2025. Here’s how you can still seek out new opportunities and thrive in your current role.

At the start of a new year, it can be tempting to commit to new habits or map out major changes you want to make in the months to come. For some people, particularly those who feel burned out or detached from their work, a new job might seem like the solution.

This free tool transforms Chrome into an on-demand scratchpad

Why lean on an external notepad when you can build one directly into your browser? Meet Notepad Online.

I’ve tried a lot of fancy note-taking apps, but I find myself constantly coming back to the classic old Windows Notepad app on my PC. Sometimes, I even just jot things down on paper.

People are blaming L.A. officials for the wildfires. They’re missing the point

Some critics say fire departments and city officials weren’t prepared for the L.A. fires. But the real problem is society’s refusal to cut emissions.

As Los Angeles reels from the damage of last week’s fires, some people have argued that the city didn’t do enough to prepare. But critics talking about water supplies are ignoring the real problem: climate change.

How NFL teams use old-school tech to thaw their frozen football fields

Frozen football fields are hard as concrete, increasing the risk of concussions. For now, the Buffalo Bills remains the only team that plays on tundra.

The Buffalo Bills’s new $2.1 billion stadium, set to open in 2026, will feature cutting-edge technology and architecture that will make it one of the most progressive stadiums in the NFL. It will also include one feature players likely wish they had for this weekend. A heated football field.

Elon Musk didn’t start the H-1B visa debate

For decades, people on both sides of the aisle have argued over the merits of immigration visas like the H-1B, citing concerns over worker pay and the green card backlog.

The H-1B visa program, which countless tech companies and other large employers rely on to recruit highly skilled talent from abroad, has recently sparked a debate between various factions of the Trump administration.