How to Throw a PowerPoint Party That Everyone Will Love
When you hear about a party with a bunch of 20- and 30-somethings, you probably don’t picture it involving homework. But having been to two such parties, I can now confidently say that the very best gatherings do. I am, of course, talking about PowerPoint parties. The first time I went to one, I genuinely […]
Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms
Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs. Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key U.S. agencies led by the president’s loyalists — including the FBI, State Department, […]
How to Navigate Conversations When Your Teen Opts Out of College
For decades, college has been seen as the golden ticket—a guaranteed path to a good job and a stable future. But times are changing. Increasingly, families are questioning whether a four-year degree is still the best route to fulfillment and prosperity. Higher education expert Jeff Selingo, author of Who Gets In and Why, says this […]
Fired federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones
HIRING: Park ranger. SEEKING: Nuclear submarine engineer. WANTED: Sled dog musher. If they seem unlikely postings, they probably are. But a laid-off federal worker can dream. Axed from jobs not easily found outside government, thousands of federal workers caught in President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting efforts now face a difficult search for work. “If you’re doing, […]
