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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Celine McNicholas, of the Economic Policy Institute, about how unions are regaining strength in the pandemic economy, where worker shortages are a real concern.

As the volume of online orders surged, some retailers and package delivery companies were unable to fulfill promises to deliver gifts by Christmas. UPS acknowledged it was overwhelmed by all the late traffic. In response to complaints, Amazon says it is offering gift cards and refunds for shipping charges.

Journalist James B. Stewart admits in his new book that lying isn't by any means new, but argues that "concerted, deliberate lying by a different class of criminal — sophisticated, educated, affluent ... threatens to swamp the legal system and undermine the prosecution of white-collar crime."

General Services Administration staff face huge cuts and fears of 'nonstop' surveillance, top Trump administration officials visit Europe, and how Trump and Musk may impact future U.S. space missions.

Every year, the number of homeless Americans rises: In 2023, 653,000 slept on the streets or in emergency beds provided by nonprofit/government services. Yet every year, we increase funding and resources for this population. Why, then, do we have such an ever-worsening epidemic? What can we, as concerned Americans, and our leaders do to stem the tide?

This two part series will include: A brief history of the homeless, from the “hobos” of the Great Depression through the rise of homelessness in the 70s to today’s tipping point; a look at the two chief but conflicting policy approaches to the problem: Treatment First under the Bush Administration to Housing First since the Obama years; and a framework for weighing two very real competing concerns: Civil liberties---do the homeless have a “right” to remain homeless?---versus the public safety and health of all citizens.

This two-part lecture is part of the FABulous Fall Lecture Series and takes place virtually on Zoom.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

What appeared to be a lone hacker announced the breach after apparently tricking an Uber employee into providing credentials. It is not known how much data the hacker stole.

Jennifer Gadberry-Hadrys is the featured speaker at Unity of Ventura, Sunday, May 29. Services are at the Santa Paula Room in the Poinsettia Pavilion (3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura). Services begin at 10:00 a.m. Her topic is: “The Spiritual Importance of Self-Care.” On this last Sunday of May, Mental Health Awareness Month, Jennifer will discuss how self-care is self-alignment, which is essential to tend to our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Jennifer is a licensed Practitioner at Ventura Center for Spiritual Living. Her lessons are presented in a fun and enjoyable style, believing that we are all talking about the same truths, just in different languages.

Music during the service will be provided by Smitty and Juljia, Ojai-based artists known for their uplifting sounds and beautiful vocal harmonies. Unity of Ventura celebrates diversity and honors our Oneness. All lifestyles, faiths, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Following the service is an informal gathering for coffee/tea/snacks on the Poinsettia Pavilion patio with its panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. For more information, contact Jana Rector at 805-794-5787 or go to www.UnityofVentura.org.

Power of the Dream takes viewers behind the scenes to show how WNBA players took a stand during racial justice protests in 2020, helped elect a senator and negotiated historic pay raises.

A ransomware attack targeting a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is disrupting pharmacies and hospitals nationwide, leaving patients with problems filling prescriptions or seeking medical treatment.

The deadline to sign up for an Obamacare health insurance plan starting on Jan. 1 was extended until Friday because the web site was overwhelmed. Demand was up, but that might be because the penalties for not having insurance are increasing.