Chris Spiker

Reporter

[email protected]

Chris Spiker's Contributions

Confidence In Finding Jobs Hits Record Low Amid Weak Labor Market, Survey Says Confidence In Finding Jobs Hits Record Low Amid Weak Labor Market, Survey Says Confidence In Finding Jobs Hits Record Low Amid Weak Labor Market, Survey Says
Confidence In Finding Jobs Hits Record Low Amid Weak Labor Market, Survey Says Confidence in finding a new job has dropped to a record low for a closely watched survey, in the latest troubling sign for the US labor market under President Donald Trump. Respondents in August said they believed they had a 44.9% chance of landing another job if they lost their current one, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Survey of Consumer Expectations released on Monday, Sept. 8. That's the lowest level since the survey began in June 2013. The decline was seen broadly, but hit hardest among workers with only a high school education. Expectat…
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case
Court Upholds Trump's $83.3M Penalty For Defaming Carroll In Sexual Abuse Case President Donald Trump lost his effort to throw out an $83.3 million penalty after he was found liable for defaming and sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s. A federal appeals court upheld the jury award against Trump on Monday, Sept. 8. Carroll was awarded $88.3 million after Trump was found liable for the sexual abuse and defamation. The $83.3 million penalty comes from Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Trump. That award includes $65 million in punitive damages after jurors found Trump acted with malice in attacking Carroll on social media, at news confere…
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid 300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid 300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant will be released and returned home, officials said. South Korea finalized negotiations with the US on the workers' release, according to Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff for President Lee Jae Myung. A charter plane will return the detainees to South Korea once the remaining administrative steps are completed, the Associated Press reported. The Korean nationals were among more than 475 people arrested at the construction site for a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery facility o…
Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave' Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave' Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave'
Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave' Iconic radio host Howard Stern says he's not leaving SiriusXM, despite months of speculation over his contract and retirement. After another one of his pranks, Stern returned to his show on Monday, Sept. 8, and confirmed that he wasn't planning to step away from his microphone. The 71-year-old shock jock told listeners he remains in talks with the satellite radio company about a possible new deal. Stern also said recent headlines about him being fired or forced out were false. "SiriusXM and my team have been talking about how we go forward in the future; they've approached me," h…
Darth Vader's Iconic 'Star Wars' Lightsaber Sells For $3.6M Darth Vader's Iconic 'Star Wars' Lightsaber Sells For $3.6M Darth Vader's Iconic 'Star Wars' Lightsaber Sells For $3.6M
Darth Vader's Iconic 'Star Wars' Lightsaber Sells For $3.6M One of the most famous weapons wielded by a movie villain has been sold for more than $3.6 million. Darth Vader's original lightsaber from two of the first three "Star Wars" movies was purchased for $3,654,000 at an auction, according to Propstore. The auction was held on Thursday, Sept. 4, with 31 bids made on the iconic movie prop. The lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" was initially estimated to sell between $1 million and $3 million. "Wielded by both David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson, this is the primary dueling prop created for Vader's chara…
Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers
Suffocation, Fall Risks Prompt Recall Of Popular Baby Loungers A baby lounger sold on Amazon has been recalled after federal safety officials warned it poses a risk of suffocation and falls for infants. The recall was issued for about 23,000 URMYWO baby loungers in the "grey feather" style, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The loungers violate the federal standard for infant sleep products. According to the CPSC, the sides are too short to secure a baby, and the sleeping pad is too thick. An infant could also fall out through an opening at the foot or become trapped.  The loungers also lac…
Westchester Public Building Ranked Among Ugliest In US, New Survey Finds Westchester Public Building Ranked Among Ugliest In US, New Survey Finds Westchester Public Building Ranked Among Ugliest In US, New Survey Finds
Westchester Public Building Ranked Among Ugliest In US, New Survey Finds A national survey has named the "ugliest" public buildings in the US, and several from the Northeast landed high on the list. The study, conducted by New Jersey realtor Rob Dekanski, focused on how residents view the design of civic buildings across the country. More than 3,000 people were surveyed in July, with results weighted by age, gender, and geography. Courthouses and city halls dominated the rankings, with 18 Northeast locations ranked. "Not every government building gets the same level of affection as a courthouse with columns or a historic city hall," Dekanski wrote in a blo…
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools
Lacerations Trigger Major Recall Of Power Tools Nearly 63,000 cordless grease guns and hoses are being recalled after reports of injuries linked to the tools. Makita issued the recall for about 62,927 Professional Cordless Grease Guns and hoses, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 4. The agency warned that the hoses can develop holes that spray grease during use, creating a laceration hazard. The company has received five reports of the hoses failing, including five laceration injuries. All of the injuries occurred outside the US, according to the CPSC. The grease guns were availa…
Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects
Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday shoppers are expected to spend less in 2025, marking the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. PricewaterhouseCoopers released its 2025 Holiday Outlook on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The financial firm found that Americans plan to spend an average of $1,552 over the holidays, down 5% from 2024. Gift budgets are taking the biggest hit, dropping 11% to $721, as consumers pull back on shopping amid President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs. "People are going to keep shopping, but with continuing concerns about tariffs and elevated prices (especially on electr…
Lost Luggage: Airlines Ranked By Mishandled Bags In New Study Lost Luggage: Airlines Ranked By Mishandled Bags In New Study Lost Luggage: Airlines Ranked By Mishandled Bags In New Study
Lost Luggage: Airlines Ranked By Mishandled Bags In New Study A new study reveals which US airlines lose luggage most often, and one of the nation's largest carriers ranks at the very top. Boutique Hotel Hub has released a study of the airlines that mishandle the most luggage. The booking website analyzed Department of Transportation data on luggage, wheelchairs, and scooters handled by airlines between 2021 and 2024. The study compared items boarded against those reported as lost, damaged, or delayed to calculate mishandling rates per 1,000 items. "When traveling, the last thing you expect is for your bag to be lost or otherwise mishandled by y…
Prev Page 152 of 421 150 151 152 153 154 Next
1,511 - 1,520 of 4,207 articles