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Tip of an iceberg: Hong Kong's deadly blaze raises anger over corruption and safety lapses12:11 As Hong Kong mourns after a high-rise fire killed at least 151 people, anger is mounting over building safety lapses and government oversight Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests12:11 Bulgaria’s government said Tuesday it is withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after protests against it drew tens of thousands of people and saw clashes between police and protesters Resilient in face of Trump tariffs, world economy is forecast to grow 3.2% this year, OECD says12:11 The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth this year Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules8:59 Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones7:55 India’s telecoms ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee5:45 The Transportation Security Administration has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law20:43 New York City officials say Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours Bitcoin dips below $85,000 in crypto currency rout18:03 Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies are extending a nearly two-month swoon, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'15:21 Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing What is mutual aid? And why are more people turning to informal efforts to help each other?15:21 Organizers say that in response to government funding cuts, high prices and political uncertainty, interest in mutual aid efforts has picked up What is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving14:49 Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S. This year, it falls on Dec. 2 |