Story at a glance Over 50 percent of U.S. workers admit to being “quit quitters,” according to a new Gallup Poll. The poll shows that the number of employees who are disengaged with their work has jumped significantly since the pandemic. The most disengaged workers are Gen Z employees or younger millennials. The trend of…
Author: Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
Forget ‘quiet quitting.’ Workplaces should focus on ‘quiet firing’
Story at a glance After “quiet quitting,” the term “quiet firing” is the latest buzzword to make the rounds on social media. The term refers to when an employer purposefully treats a worker badly to try to get them to quit. Employers can choose to do this if they don’t know how to manage a poor…
Dried mushrooms recalled in 15 states over salmonella
Story at a glance Asian food importer Thai Phat Wholesalers is pausing the sale of four types of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” in 15 states including Maryland and Virginia. The products have been recalled after the Maryland Department of Heath conducted a routine test on the product and found the bacteria in packages. Everyone…
Danielle becomes first Atlantic hurricane of the season
Story at a glance Despite forecaster predictions, Atlantic hurricane season has gotten off to a slow start. Tropical Storm Danielle formed Thursday, making it the first named storm in two months. Danielle was also only the fourth named Atlantic tropical storm to form this season. The first Atlantic hurricane of the season has arrived. Tropical…
Tropical Storm Danielle becomes first named storm in two months
Story at a glance Tropical Storm Danielle formed at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday 960 miles west of the Azores. Danielle is the first named tropical storm in the past two months. While forecasters predicted an active hurricane season, there have only been a few storms this summer. After a quiet beginning to the Atlantic hurricane…
Miami-Dade School Board to vote on whether to recognize LGBTQ history month post ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Story at a glance On Sept. 7, the Miami-Dade School Board will vote on whether it should recognize October as LGBTQ History Month. During the meeting, the school board will also determine if teachers should be allowed to instruct two landmark supreme court cases, one of which granted the right to same-sex marriage. LGBTQ+ advocacy…
First AP African American Studies classes to begin
Story at a glance Some high school students will get the chance to take a new AP course this fall on African American Studies. The College Board, which oversees college-level classes in high school, is offering the course at 60 high schools this fall. If all goes well, more schools will get the chance to…
Pandemic burnout helped cause ‘quiet quitting’ trend, experts say
Story at a glance The latest buzz term to hit social media platforms is “quiet quitting,” which speaks to the need among younger workers to have better harmony between their work lives and personal lives. The term “quiet quitting” means to stop going above and beyond in the workplace. The idea behind “quiet quitting” is…
NASA’s Artemis I launch Monday was scrubbed. But why is the US trying to go back to the moon?
Story at a glance NASA’s Artemis 1 launch was scrubbed Monday morning due to issues with one of the rocket’s engines. The next time NASA will be able to relaunch the unmanned rocket into lunar orbit will be Friday. Scientists are interested in going back to the moon to pave the way for longer space…
Sen. Johnson says parents should take ‘primary’ role in their kids’ education
Story at a glance U.S. Senator Ron Johnson recently said that parents should have the primary role in their children’s education. Johnson made the comments during an interview with FOX News Digital at the Wisconsin State Fair earlier this month. he comment comes after numerous “parental rights” or “curriculum transparency” bills have been introduced into…