The CEOs of Home Depot and Walmart U.S. penned a joint column in the Wall Street Journal urging employers to stop valuing college degrees and start valuing skills when hiring.  In the op-ed published Tuesday and titled “Not Everyone Needs a College Degree,” Home Depot’s Ted Decker and Walmart U.S. branch’s John Furner detail how they “are helping build a skills-based economy.””A skills-based approach to employment is critical in a country where 62% of adults don’t have a college degree,” the men wrote.   FORMER HOME DEPOT CEO SOUNDS ALARM ON ‘TREMENDOUS SHIFT’ IN LABOR MARKET With student loan debt ballooning…

Last updated: April 24, 2024 11:30 EDT | 2 min read North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking collective Lazarus group is reportedly targeting LinkedIn users in the digital asset industry as part of its latest crypto hacking malware attempt, blockchain security firm SlowMist alleged on April 24.“The Lazarus Group is currently contacting cryptocurrency industry targets through LinkedIn and stealing employee privileges or assets through malware,” SlowMist posted to its X account. North Korean Crypto Hacking Group Targeting LinkedIn UsersThe blockchain security company alleged that Lazarus Group members were creating fake profiles on the networking site, reaching out to human resources personnel, and hiring…

Anti-Israel protests with instances of antisemitic harassment by demonstrators on college campuses have driven multiple institutions of higher education to move classes online out of fear for the safety of Jewish students – many of whom are paying hefty tuition fees to attend. At Columbia University, where a “Gaza solidarity” encampment has now entered its second week, the total cost for attendance is $89,587 per school year, accounting for $68,400 in tuition and fees, along with added expenses such as housing and books. Fellow Ivy League institution Yale University, where protesters set up a “liberation zone” in solidarity with Columbia’s…

LONDON — Five military horses spooked by noise from a building site bolted during routine exercises on Wednesday near Buckingham Palace, threw off four riders and caused chaos as they galloped loose through central London streets and collided with vehicles during the busy morning rush hour.The commotion erupted when the horses from the Household Cavalry, which were conducting an extended exercise for an upcoming military parade, presumably became alarmed by the sound of concrete falling off a moving walkway at a construction site in Belgravia, a swanky neighborhood just to the west of the palace.Five of the seven horses ran…

The U.S. provided Ukraine with powerful long-range ballistic missiles for the first time earlier this month, and its military has already used them twice in the last week against Russian forces, according to three U.S. officials. The first strike was about 100 miles inside Crimea’s border on the morning of April 17, targeting a Russian military airfield, according to the officials. The Ukrainian military used the U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, for the second time Tuesday night, targeting Russian forces east of the southeastern Ukrainian town of Berdyansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, officials said.The Biden administration has not previously…

London    A year after the failure of Credit Suisse, the Swiss government says UBS may have to find as much as $27 billion to absorb potential losses and protect taxpayers from ever having to bail out a major bank. Now, the giant Swiss lender is hitting back, saying its finances are robust and warning that the proposal could harm Switzerland’s standing as a global financial center. Speaking at the bank’s annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, UBS chairman Colm Kelleher said he was “seriously concerned” about current discussions that could force the bank to hold much more cash and other liquid…

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory retention during the night. It is almost too obvious to repeat, but the brain is an immensely complex organ. Billions of cells form trillions of connections, all communicating via drips, ripples, and waves of neurotransmitters, hormones, electrical impulses, and other signaling molecules. Getting a clear sense of what happens inside the brain, why it happens, and its importance to the human experience are monumental challenges. Despite the odds, neuroscientists…

Last updated: April 24, 2024 11:39 EDT | 2 min read In an environment of rising inflation and surging gas prices, one crypto project is building a solution to lower your bills.The solution offered by Gas Wizard is a blockchain-based loyalty program where users earn rewards and get discounts on their purchases at affiliated oil and gas distributors – as well as EV charging stations.Gas Station Rewards ReinventedThe use of blockchain to build a global loyalty program comes with several benefits for everyone using the program, including: Cost reduction for transactions and account management. Transparency where each transaction is visible…

Lara Trump said Tuesday that the Republican National Committee has “people who can physically handle the ballots” at election polling sites, alarming critics. The RNC co-chair made the comment while speaking to Newsmax host Eric Bolling about the GOP’s plans for the 2024 election. Peddling election fraud falsehoods made famous by her father-in-law, Donald Trump, Lara Trump discussed the RNC’s plans for a major so-called “election integrity” operation. The RNC recently pledged to deploy 100,000 volunteers and attorneys to polling sites this year as observers to “protect the vote and ensure a big win.”“We now have the ability at the…

A well-cut suit—whether single- or double-breasted—is a forever wardrobe staple. It’s particularly a popular piece for office settings, as the clean, sleek silhouette reads as both confident and professional. That being said, suiting up doesn’t only have to be confined to a fluorescent-lit boardroom. As Kendall Jenner showed this week, a smart two-piece can also be a fresh option for evening party wear.Last night in Beverly Hills, the model attended a bash for the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and she wore a modern suit for the occasion. Her double-breasted style, in a muted olive green shade, was worn without a shirt…

King Charles III has turned yet again to his new “chosen couple,” brother Prince Edward and his wife, Duchess Sophie, in his time of need. As the royal family faces its most significant challenges in decades, with the absence of Charles and Princess Kate Middleton who are battling through their cancer diagnoses, Us Weekly has reported that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have been the pair honored with representing them on the public stage. With support from Duchess Sophie, Prince Edward has appeared unfazed and up to the task, which has seen him rewarded and appreciated more than ever…

Weekly, Americans take off of work to take a break from life’s responsibilities and travel the country and the world.Unfortunately, some individuals never made it home from their getaway. After arriving at a tropical destination for a relaxing vacation, tragedy has unfortunately struck for various friends, families and couples who were visiting parts of the world.These are the stories of eight travelers whose bodies were found during their vacations. THE ROLE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE IN SOLVING TRUE CRIME CASESSusan Jacques, FloridaSativa Transue, MexicoMark Kilroy, MexicoElijah Snow, MexicoNathaniel Holmes and Cynthia Ann Day, Dominican RepublicMonica Beresford-Redman, MexicoAbby Lutz and John Heathco,…

A key measure of home-purchase applications fell again last week as mortgage rates rose to the highest level in five months. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) index of mortgage applications slid 2.7% for the week ended April 19, according to new data published Wednesday. The data also showed that the average rate on the popular 30-year loan rose to 7.24% last week. While that is down from a peak of 8% in October, it marks the highest level for interest rates since November. “Mortgage rates continued to move higher last week, reaching their highest levels since late 2023 and putting a…

Blinken arrives in China for talks over Russia, Taiwan, Middle East and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week for critical talks. The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan, human rights issues and TikTok are all expected to be on the agenda. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish has a look at where the U.S.-China relationship stands right now. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, this year’s edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual striptease spectacular, will make its debut in June! More than 150 of NYC’s most dazzling dancers erupt into full-out, larger-than-life burlesque production numbers on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.Pleasure seekers who Hit the Strip will be immersed in a Las Vegas-inspired world of luxury, largess and liberation. Amid an out-of-this-world wonderland of captivating characters and sensationally sexy striptease, there’s no better way to launch into NYC Pride Week.Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.…