Layoffs in the United States hit a four-year low in August, according to new data.
Layoffs in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level since 2022, but hiring remains sluggish, raising concerns about economic momentum. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Layoffs in the United States hit a four-year low in August, according to new data . DETAIL: Layoffs across the U.S. in August fell to their lowest level in four years, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, with employers announcing 52,881 job cuts, a 38 percent decrease compared to the same month in 2025. However, despite this positive trend, hiring activity has not kept pace, raising questions about the broader health of the labor market. The consumer products industry led August’s job cuts with over 10,000 layoffs, followed by the food and technology…Open
U.S. — Procter & Gamble announced a new breakthrough in male grooming products on Friday with the introduction of Old Spice Libertarian-Strength Deodorant.
Fidji Simo is stepping down after taking medical leave because of a worsening chronic illness. The big picture: Simo's departure removes one of OpenAI's highest-profile executives. Driving the news: Simo said Thursday she is stepping down as OpenAI's head of product and business after a "severe exacerbation" of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition she was diagnosed with in 2019. - She went on medical leave in April, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman assumed responsibility for product during her absence. - Simo will remain at OpenAI as a part-time advisor. - The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. What they're saying: "I am only making this decision now because I failed to make it many times…
Fidji Simo is stepping down after taking medical leave because of a worsening chronic illness. The big picture: Simo's departure removes one of OpenAI's highest-profile executives. Driving the news: Simo said Thursday she is stepping down as OpenAI's head of product and business after a "severe exacerbation" of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition she was diagnosed with in 2019. - She went on medical leave in April, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman assumed responsibility for product during her absence. - Simo will remain at OpenAI as a part-time advisor. - The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. What they're saying: "I am only making this decision now because I failed to make it many times…Open
Chicago Tribune’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne talks about how “forever chemicals” were originally produced for products made for the military during World War II. But after that war, companies saw that profits could be made through using these chemicals in consumer products. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/Xzpm1XG2IZg #PFAS #health #foreverchemicals
Portable fans help beat the heat, but careless setup can create dangerous tripping hazards. Place fans securely and keep cords clear of foot traffic to help prevent injuries at home.
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis goes aboard the newest and biggest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet with incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro for an exclusive look before it sets sail from Singapore.
U.S. — Tesla announced on Friday that it had entered an agreement to create a joint venture with Little Tikes to bring Full Self-Driving to the Cozy Coupe.
