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Do you qualify for the high end of a salary range? Probably not, says new data

A new report from Glassdoor finds that new hires are actually more likely to be offered a lower salary than they expect—regardless of what the job listing says.

As more companies have started posting job listings with pay ranges—in part due to state laws mandating some measure of pay transparency—many job seekers are now armed with more information when they enter into salary negotiations.

4 housing markets where giant builder KB Home is cutting home prices

In a recent earnings call, KB Home pointed to housing markets in Texas and Florida where the company has been lowering prices.

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Why Hurricane Helene could disrupt the semiconductor industry

Many areas in North Carolina were hit hard by the storm, including Spruce Pine, an area crucial to the semiconductor industry.

Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction last week is still being felt in a number of states and the long-term impacts of the storm are still being assessed. Over 100 people have been reported dead from the storm so far (a number that’s expected to increase) and an untold number of homes were destroyed. Current estimates of the total damage and economic loss range from $145 billion to $160 billion.

Dockworkers strike is set to begin at midnight

The coming work stoppage threatens to significantly snarl the nation’s supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays for households and businesses if it drags on for weeks.

The union representing U.S. dockworkers has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts.

Employees see benefits of AI and automation but want their bosses to prioritize upskilling: MIT study

New research funded by Amazon but conducted independently by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks at AI from the worker’s perspective.

Is AI going to take your job? Getting replaced by automation may be a common fear for many employees, but perhaps surprisingly, many also see the potential benefits—and they feel it may benefit them in the long run.

How to help in Asheville: 4 things you can do right now for Hurricane Helene victims in hard-hit North Carolina

The disaster in Asheville, a mountain town 300 miles from the coast, was unexpected for many, leaving residents without power, cell service, or water as the death toll rises.

Days after Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, residents are facing immense challenges. Homes and businesses have been left torn apart and officials are struggling to get supplies to people in need. It’s a gargantuan task given roads and highways are still flooded, and some sections of highways going into the city have collapsed altogether.

The death toll from the storm has now reached triple digits across six states, with Asheville, North Carolina, seeing some of the most disastrous impacts. Reports say that as of Sunday, more than 600 people were still missing in Buncombe County, North Carolina. At least 30 in the area have died.

Is there another hurricane coming to Florida? Tropical Storm Kirk’s path is being closely tracked

In Helene’s wake, the National Hurricane Center predicted Tropical Storm Kirk could grow into the next major hurricane by midweek. Here’s what you need to know.

Is another hurricane coming to Florida—or the surrounding Southeast and Gulf Coast? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as Tropical Storm Kirk grows.

Verizon customers report major outage on mobile network

Some Verizon users said on social media platform X their phones were stuck in ‘SOS’ mode.

Tens of thousands of Verizon users reported outages for the wireless carrier’s services across the U.S. on Monday, with Chicago and Indianapolis among the hardest-hit cities and some iPhone users stuck in “SOS” mode.

Why independent cinemas in Los Angeles are surviving

What draws people to independent theaters can vary, from older programming to elevated food-and-drink offerings to lower prices.

On a hot summer evening, Miles Villalon lined up outside the New Beverly Cinema, hours before showtime.

3 classic Levi’s ads that Beyoncé needs to remake next

Beyoncé’s update to the Levi’s 1985 ad ‘Launderette‘ is just the first in a full campaign. Which one should be next?

When Beyoncé dropped her hit Cowboy Carter album in March, no one could’ve been happier than the folks at Levi’s. Having the 17th track, “Levii’s Jeans,” one extra vowel away from its signature product would be any marketer’s dream. Now the brand has dropped the first installment of an official collab campaign, with Beyoncé starring in a remake of its classic 1985 “Launderette” commercial.