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In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies12:43 Virtual interviews and casual work environments are making it harder for job candidates to know what to wear to interviews Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday12:43 U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat12:43 The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U_S_ interests." One Tech Tip: Using your smartphone to capture the August total solar eclipse over Europe12:43 A rare total solar eclipse is set to sweep over parts of Europe next week, drawing millions of enthusiasts Court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises questions12:43 A federal appeals court has signaled that it might not allow a lawsuit brought by New England fishing businesses and industry groups against a California aquarium to proceed because of the case’s potential impact on free speech This African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. It was wrong12:43 Madagascar's capital hoped to solve its traffic gridlock with a cable car system that carried commuters above it Mortgage rates rise for 5th straight week, hitting levels not seen since 202512:43 The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest level in just over a year, marking the latest strain for prospective homebuyers who are facing steep borrowing costs France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for violators10:34 France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches Oil prices hold steady after jumping 5%, while Asian shares are mixed8:58 Shares are mixed in Asia, while oil prices are holding steady after gaining 5% due to questions over when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle8:58 President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions Canadian military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1, displace thousands1:00 Canada has put its military on standby to help battle wildfires in British Columbia, where one person has died and thousands have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving blazes are wreaking destruction Plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar an alternative15:59 At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave microplastics in the environment |