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Despite mass layoffs led by Meta, it’s still hard to fill tech jobs

Dimitri Otis | Stone | Getty Images Recent layoff announcements in the tech sector from Meta Platforms to Palantir and Eventbrite are further proof that tech companies are still shedding workers. According to Crunchbase, the tech industry cut 234,000 workers last year and 94,000 since January. Even so, it’s harder …

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Equinox spa services for better sleep: do they actually work?

You’re probably most familiar with Equinox for its luxury gyms — some people pay as much as $300 a month for access — but the fitness brand is looking for new ways to improve upon the health and wellness of its members and guests. This month, Equinox launched a program …

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Why ‘desperate’ Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t look at his MVP trophies

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t comfortable resting on his laurels as one of the most remarkable success stories in the NBA. The 28-year-old superstar grew up poor in Athens, selling watches and handbags to help put food on the table for his family. Now, with two MVP awards, an NBA championship and …

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BlackRock denies report that it’s preparing a takeover bid for Credit Suisse

BlackRock headquarters in New York, US, on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. via Getty Images Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images BlackRock has denied a report that it is preparing a takeover bid for embattled Swiss lender Credit Suisse. “BlackRock is not participating in any plans to acquire all or …

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Millennial teaches tech skills to low-income youth with video games

As tech talent remains in high demand, Damon Packwood, founder and executive director of Gameheads, a nonprofit teaching tech and video game design skills, is making sure that underserved youth has the tools necessary to get jobs in the field. From a “working-class, low-income community” in San Francisco, Packwood, 35, …

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Money manager tackles SVB fallout on ETFs

There’s speculation the Silicon Valley Bank collapse could expose problems lurking in ETFs tied to specific sectors. Astoria Portfolio Advisors CIO John Davi has financials topping his watch list. “You need to be mindful of your risk,'” Davi, who runs the AXS Astoria Inflation Sensitive ETF, told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” …

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The 6 most ‘extraordinary’ types of kids—and how parents can raise them to be successful

Every parent is capable of raising happy, healthy and emotionally grounded kids. But many struggle along the way. In my two decades of experience as a child psychologist, I’ve found that when parents aren’t attuned to their child’s temperament and unique traits, they fail to honor and celebrate their kid’s …

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Fastest-growing STEM jobs that pay over $100,000

Some of the highest-paying careers are also the fastest-growing. Recent data shows that jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, are expected to grow 15% between 2021 and 2031. While tens of thousands of workers have been laid off this year, occupations in the STEM industry remain in …

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Icahn proposes three candidates for Illumina’s board — Here’s what could be next in the battle

Reptile8488 | E+ | Getty Images Company: Illumina (ILMN) Business: Illumina develops, manufactures and markets life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function. It operates through Core Illumina and Grail. Grail, which was acquired in August 2021, is a health-care company focused on early …

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Banking experts predict what could happen next

People walk by the New York headquarters of Credit Suisse on March 15, 2023 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images Credit Suisse may have received a liquidity lifeline from the Swiss National Bank, but analysts are still assessing the embattled lender’s prognosis, weighing the option of a …

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