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Fiscales locales pueden tener gran impacto en su caso de inmigración. Esto es lo que debe saber.
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Amazon cuts jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, according to internal messages
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.Noah Berger/Noah BergerAmazon is cutting jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, according to internal messages seen by BI.A spokesperson said the cuts affect about 200 employees.Amazon has been trying to expand in the apparel and fashion categories for years.Amazon is cutting jobs in its Fashion and Fitness group, according to internal messages seen by Business Insider.One…
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Air New Zealand's business-class cabin.Monica Humphries/Business Insider In June 2022, I flew business class on an Air New Zealand flight to Auckland, New Zealand. It was my first time in business class, and during the 13-hour flight, I was pampered and amazed. The flight's dinner service felt like fine dining, and it was the best sleep I've had on a…
The new Miss America said it was ‘so frustrating’ to hear the Miss Universe CEO’s comments praising blond hair and blue eyes
Madison Marsh crowns Abbie Stockard at Miss America 2025.Courtesy of Miss AmericaIn November, Miss Universe CEO Anne Jakrajutatip praised the new Miss Universe's blond hair and blue eyes.She said Miss Universe didn't need to evolve because "we already got the best here."New Miss America Abbie Stockard told BI that Jakrajutatip's remarks were "so frustrating to hear."Miss Universe CEO Anne Jakrajutatip…
One of the world’s biggest oil companies is cutting thousands of jobs
BP is cutting jobs to reduce costs.SOPA Images/Getty ImagesBP is cutting thousands of jobs, the oil giant announced on Thursday.The cuts will affect 4,700 staff positions and 3,000 contractor roles.BP said it was part of a program to "simplify and focus" the oil giant.Oil giant BP is cutting thousands of jobs, the company announced on Thursday.Some 4,700 positions will be…
I’m a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I’ve seen — and this is what needs to stop.
10Tanker Captain RK Smithley poses in front of one of the DC-10 aircraft assisting with fighting wildfires near Los Angeles.RK Smithley/10TankerCaptain RK Smithley flies McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire bombers for New Mexico-based 10Tanker.Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles.Mountainous terrain, winds, busy air traffic, and drones have complicated the mission.This as-told-to essay is…
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We lost our small business in the LA wildfires. The community raised $20,000 for our team, and we’re grateful beyond measure.
The before and after view of Café de Leche's Altadena location.Photos courtesy of Matt and Anya SchodorfMatt and Anya Schodorf are cofounders and owners of Café de Leche, with 4 locations in the LA area.Café de Leche's Altadena location was destroyed in the Palisades fire.A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $20,000 to support affected employees.This as-told-to essay is based on…
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales underwhelmed in the first year. I ended up buying a Model 3.
Tesla Cybertrucks parked outside a Tesla dealership, Boston Massachusetts.Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesTesla sold 38,965 Cybertrucks in 2024, according to Cox Automotive estimates.The Cybertruck's high price and slowing demand contributed to underwhelming sales figures.Despite challenges, the Cybertruck was the top-selling electric pickup, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning.I once had a reservation to buy a Tesla Cybertruck. I canceled…
A nutrition scientist was hooked on snacks like chocolate and chips. She made 3 simple changes and now enjoys them without overeating.
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Trump’s second inauguration will be inside. It’s not the first time that’s happened.
Trump delivering his first inaugural address in 2017.AP Photo/Patrick SemanskyTrump says his second inauguration will be held in the Capitol rotunda.The ceremony is usually outside, but is being held indoors due to freezing temperatures.It's the first time this has happened since Ronald Reagan's 2nd inauguration in 1985.President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that his second inauguration will be moved indoors…
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