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A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at an AutoZone in Hollywood, Florida on February 11, 2026. Joe Radle | Getty ImagesWith the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, opportunities have arisen as changes in the labor market have provided workers with unprecedented opportunities for mobility and the opportunity to increase pay levels.In what became known as the “Great Resignation,” employees left in record numbers in search of better opportunities because companies couldn’t hire workers fast enough to fill vacancies created by the pandemic. In March 2022, a record 4.5 million people left their jobs for greener pastures. But that is…
Newton Asare realized that AI agents are no longer just tools. “They were acting like teammates,” he told TechCrunch. This realization crystallized when Serial founders Asare and Kiran Das realized they were using AI agents to perform tasks they would normally do themselves. Asare said he has come to believe that the future lies in people managing AI employees. “And if that is true, we will need a real system for managing digital workers, with structures around onboarding, coordination, and monitoring of digital workers,” he added. Last year, the duo launched Reload, an AI workforce management platform. On Thursday, the…
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, a Waymo self-driving taxi pulls into Post Street in San Francisco, California, USA. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal to allow commercial robotaxi services, including: alphabetHis office says Waymo will begin rolling out in some parts of the state.“Based on our conversations with stakeholders, including the Legislature, it was clear there was no support for this proposal to move forward,” Sean Butler, the governor’s press secretary, said in a statement.Hochul’s reversal is a blow to robotaxi operators like Waymo, which plans to expand its ride-hailing…
Reuters — An Austrian court late Thursday found a 37-year-old amateur mountaineer guilty of manslaughter for killing his girlfriend in the cold after leaving her to seek help near Austria’s highest peak, local media reported. This incident is unusual. This is because, although mountain climbing accidents are common, even in situations like this one where various mistakes were made, it is rare for someone to be prosecuted for them. A court in the western city of Innsbruck sentenced an Austrian man to a five-month suspended sentence and fined him 9,400 euros (about $11,100) for causing her death in January 2025…
‘9-1-1’ star Angela Bassett talks about possible return after Peter Krause’s deathpeter kraus He plans to return to duty wearing new protective gear. Nine months after the veteran actor’s death 9-1-1 The character of LAFD Fire Chief Bobby Nash is died unexpectedly in the show’s eighth season.he found his next leading role. According to deadlinePeter, 60, has joined the NBC cast. protectionis a crime drama about a law enforcement family who becomes the target of a mysterious assassin. He stars in the show’s pilot as former Secret Service agent Mike Thornhill, a member of the targeted family. Details regarding Peter’s…
Aylsham, England, February 19, 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station in his car on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. After the US Department of Justice released more records related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Phil Noble | ReutersBritish police on Thursday released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former prince and brother of King Charles III, after arresting him on suspicion of misconduct in office.The details of the investigation have not been disclosed. But Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest comes after renewed attention was…
Reddit announced Thursday that it is testing a new AI search tool that takes community recommendations and matches them to products from some of the company’s shopping and advertising partners. A small number of users in the United States will now see search results that include an interactive product carousel with prices, images, and direct links to where to buy. The announcement reflects Reddit’s broader efforts to combine a community-driven platform with e-commerce capabilities. The move comes as Reddit last year launched its first shoppable ad product called Dynamic Product Ads (DPA), which shows users personalized product recommendations based on…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s annual report at the Capitol on February 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kylie Cooper | ReutersDozens of House Democrats sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday asking him to investigate potential conflicts of interest and national security concerns related to the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial.The letter was led by Representative Gregory Meeks (D.N.Y.). The 40 other lawmakers landed after Bessent testified at a controversial House Financial Services Committee hearing earlier this month. Mr. Meeks, who…
The race to advance conversational AI in the living room is heating up, and YouTube is the latest company to extend its tools to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This experimental feature, previously limited to mobile devices and the web, brings conversational AI directly to the largest screens in the home, allowing users to ask questions about content without leaving the video they’re watching. According to YouTube’s support page, eligible users can summon the AI assistant by clicking the “Ask” button on their TV screen. This feature suggests questions based on the video. Users can also ask questions…
door dashThe company’s stock rose nearly 2% on Thursday as Wall Street shook off disappointing fourth-quarter results and praised the food delivery platform’s early progress in its investment cycle. Shares initially fell about 10% in after-hours trading after the company reported disappointing earnings guidance, with top and bottom lines of earnings below Wall Street expectations. The company expects its adjusted EBITDA to be weighed down by continued investment in Deliveroo, the UK delivery platform it acquired last year, in the first quarter. DoorDash also expects a $20 million impact from the recent U.S. winter storms and higher order costs due…