Conditions that are causing burnout among nurses were a problem before the pandemic
In hospitals, it's standard for nurses to work a 12-hour shift. But research shows that may not be such a good idea for patients — or nurses.
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Employers added 199,000 jobs in December — less than half of forecasters' prediction
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in December — less than half the number than forecasters had expected. At the same time, the unemployment rate dropped to just 3.9%.
The key to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell is returning to South Africa
New York auction house Guernsey's has postponed the sale of some of the South African leader's belongings, including the key to his cell and the shirt he wore when he was released from Robben Island.
Employers added only 199,000 jobs in December even before omicron started to surge
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in December as the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, marking a second consecutive month of disappointing numbers.
Johnson & Johnson tests a legal maneuver known as the Texas Two-Step
Johnson & Johnson is entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum-based products being linked to ovarian cancer. To save itself from future suits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal maneuver.
The latest 'Girl of the Year' from dollmaker American Girl is making history
A doll named Corinne Tan is American Girl's latest "Girl of the Year" — the first of Chinese descent. The company says her story will teach kids about standing up to racism, among other lessons.
What do minimum wage hikes mean for businesses and customers?
Dozens of states are raising the minimum wage. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Gina Schafer, CEO of Ace Hardware, who decided to implement the pay bump across the board in all her stores.
Chinese anti-virus lockdowns add to concerns over economy
China's lockdowns of big cities to fight coronavirus outbreaks are prompting concern about more disruptions to global industries after two makers of processor chips said their factories were affected.
An Uber rider who got stuck in the Virginia traffic jam ended up with a $600 bill
Andrew Peters was stuck on I-95 for nine hours this week after snow and ice caused tractor-trailers to jackknife on the interstate, making the road impassable. By Thursday, Uber had offered a refund.
Kicked off Facebook and Twitter, far-right groups lose online clout
In the year since the January 6th Capitol attack, far-right influencers and extremists are taking new approaches to organizing online.