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Graduation Gifts, Boeing Strikes, and Saving Species: What’s Cooking in the News?

AI Technology - Boeing - Consumer Protection - Federal Trade Commission - Gift Registry - Graduation - Labor Strike - Pay Rise

From graduation gift registries to Boeing’s big strike deal, find out the latest buzz!

Graduation season is upon us, and one curious NPR listener is blowing our minds with a novel idea: what if you could create a 'happy graduation' registry? It's always a mixed bag when it comes to asking for gifts – some say it's taboo, while some celebrators point out that this is just the way the modern world spins! With her MBA in the bag, this eager grad is all set to take the business world by storm, and why not let her loved ones chip in on her journey with a few joyous presents? After all, nothing says ‘I did it’ like a shiny new coffee maker and a year's worth of caffeine fuel!

Meanwhile, in a totally different realm of not-so-happy news, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken strong action, sending over $2.5 million to consumers who fell victim to sneaky advertising by the credit services company, Credit Karma. It’s a sobering reminder that while some are busy celebrating achievements, others are left scrambling after being misled into financial traps. This significant decision by the FTC marks a win for the average consumer who deserves to be protected against deceptive strategies. Not all heroes wear capes, and sometimes they come in the form of government watchdogs!

In the world of aviation, Boeing is making headlines that are juicier than a tropical fruit platter! The union representing over 30,000 striking workers has endorsed a new offer from Boeing that promises a whopping 38% pay rise. Talk about wielding the power of collective bargaining! As the union prepares to vote on this sweetened contract, one can’t help but feel the buzz of anticipation that hangs in the air – both workers and management could strike a deal that takes the stress out of the workplace and sends production soaring again.

And for some uplifting news, the 5th IUCN Species Survival Commission Leaders’ Meeting recently wrapped up in Abu Dhabi with a clear declaration: saving our planet’s wildlife is a priority! The discussions centered on ways to conserve species and habitats, ensuring a sustainable future for our Earth. Interestingly, these talks are crucial not just for the species at risk, but they also impact our economic landscape. As Asia pivots from traditional manufacturing to modern, service-oriented economies, the connections become clearer that a healthy ecosystem supports strong economic growth. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that like our aspiring MBA grad, these efforts will lead to brighter days!

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Dear Life Kit: Is it a faux pas to create a 'happy graduation' registry ... (NPR)

An NPR listener is graduating soon with her MBA. She wants to know if it's OK celebrate her achievement by asking loved ones to buy her gifts from a ...

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FTC Sends More Than $2.5 Million to Consumers Deceived by ... (ftc.gov)

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.5 million to consumers who were misled by deceptive claims from credit services company Credit Karma.

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LEAP opens to select ANG AFSCs (Air Force Link)

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Boeing: Aviation giant makes 38% pay rise offer in bid to end strike (BBC News)

The union representing more than 30000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

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Species experts' meeting concludes with Declaration that saving ... (IUCN)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 31 October 2024 (IUCN) – The 5th IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Leaders' Meeting concluded in Abu Dhabi with ...

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Boeing, union reach sweetened contract offer in bid to end strike ... (CNBC)

The unionized machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13, halting most of Boeing's aircraft production.

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Striking Boeing workers to vote on deal offering 38% pay rise and ... (The Guardian)

More than 30000 workers have been on strike since September and rejected two earlier offers from company.

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Boeing Union Endorses Latest Offer to End Crippling Strike (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. and union leaders representing 33000 striking workers reached a tentative agreement to end a lengthy labor dispute that's ...

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Asia's Economies Can Embrace Services to Boost Growth and ... (International Monetary Fund)

Manufacturing has been the engine of growth in Asia, but a transition to modern, tradable services could be new source of growth and productivity.

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Go-to products for men who want a low-effort way to blur lines and mattify shine.

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How to find lost objects: 6 techniques that really work (NPR)

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The 'bias machine': how Google tells you what you want to hear (BBC News)

Type in "Is Kamala Harris a good Democratic candidate", and Google paints a rosy picture. Search results are constantly changing, but last week, the first link ...

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Space is closer than you think: apply now to the ESA Student ... (European Space Agency)

The 2025 ESA internship opportunities are now live! Positions are open in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social ...

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How to overcome your device dependency and manage a ... (The Conversation AU)

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, ...

How to Lead When the Future Feels Unpredictable (Harvard Business Review)

Uncertain times abound, and as a result many of us are enduring a prolonged separation from our normal ways of being and doing.

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Anthony Edwards ready to make his Kia MVP case against 3-time ... (NBA.com)

How Minnesota's star can outshine Nikola Jokic and solidify his Kia MVP candidacy in Friday's matchup vs. Denver.

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New World Bank Program to Support 400000 Farmers in India's ... (World Bank Group)

It will also leverage at least $9 million of commercial finance including for agri-food small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially for women. As the ...

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Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to ... (NBC News)

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency ...

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From Mars Rovers to Factory Assembly Lines - NASA (NASA)

NASA-funded AI technology enabling autonomous rovers and drones now keeps an eye on conveyor belts.

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Fighters and bombers are what America needs to win — not ... (DefenseNews.com)

Questioning the value of modern combat aircraft is not new within the Washington defense arena. Some observers of Russia-Ukraine fighting in trenches ...

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How to cover environmental exposure studies (Association of Health Care Journalists)

It's a genre of medical study-based story all too familiar to health/science journalists: “a new study found X chemical in [common household product or ...

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Hertfordshire fireman 'pressured back to work' after miscarriages (BBC News)

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