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New York PostSep 21, 2026Sig. 3OpinionSports Labor Economy

The Mets’ blessing that could come out of likely having to spend less in 2027

The Mets may be forced to spend less in 2027 depending on a new collective bargaining agreement and possible salary-cap or penalty changes. The column argues that tighter payroll limits could be a blessing given recent expensive, disappointing seasons and owner Steve Cohen’s reduced appetite for spending. It also notes Howie Rose’s radio farewell was delayed amid labor uncertainty.

Daily MailSep 21, 2026Sig. 2OpinionCulture Labor

Is your partner going to an overnight conference soon? I'm an events organiser - my stories of cocaine binges and threesomes in the loo will leave you insisting they come STRAIGHT home before the bar opens...

An events organizer recounts lurid stories of cocaine use, infidelity, theft, and reckless behavior at corporate conferences and overnight work events. The first-person piece warns readers that partners attending such events may encounter far more than professional networking.

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New York PostSep 20, 2026Sig. 5NewsTechnology Politics Labor

Group pushes to bring driverless Waymos to NY after anti-robotaxi study falls flat

A new nonprofit, A Better Road Forward, is launching ads and informational meetings to push for driverless Waymo deployment in New York. The effort follows a retracted anti-robotaxi report, with corrected data showing Waymo had a lower injury crash rate than NYC taxis and for-hire vehicles. Waymo says it wants to work with state leaders on a policy framework.

Right 2.6

New York PostSep 20, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Economy Labor

Beloved Mexican food disappearing from restaurant menus across America

The article reports that tamale entrées have declined 7.8% on U.S. Mexican restaurant menus over five years, largely due to labor-intensive preparation and diners' low price expectations. It interviews restaurateurs and a chef about the economics and cultural role of tamales.

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New York PostSep 20, 2026Sig. 5NewsLaw Economy Labor

Crisis in court as LA County offers five-figure payouts for staff to quit amid budget black hole

Los Angeles County Superior Court is offering eligible full-time staff with at least five years of service a one-time $35,000 buyout to resign, aiming to cut headcount and close a projected budget shortfall. Officials cite an $88 million deficit and warn of longer lines, slower call-center responses and processing delays as staffing shrinks. Vacated positions will be eliminated outright.

Right 1.6

Washington ExaminerSep 20, 2026Sig. 2OpinionEconomy Labor Media

I built a 40-year empire, then my industry died. Here’s how I’m starting over at 60

A 60-year-old former owner of radio and TV stations and movie theaters describes reinventing himself after the pandemic and technological change upended his industry. He reflects on writing, business experience, and starting a second act without knowing the outcome.

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Fox NewsSep 20, 2026Sig. 2NewsEconomy Labor Culture

Beloved Mexican food disappearing from restaurant menus across America

Tamale entrées have dropped 7.8% from U.S. Mexican restaurant menus over five years, according to Technomic data. Restaurant operators say tamales are labor-intensive while diners expect them to be inexpensive, making them harder to offer.

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The GuardianSep 20, 2026Sig. 4OpinionLabor Politics Economy

Bernie Sanders is right about the four-day workweek – but wrong about how to get there

This opinion column examines Bernie Sanders’ proposal to require overtime pay after 32 hours, arguing that while a four-day workweek is appealing, the mandate would impose heavy costs on small businesses and encourage automation. It advocates instead for tax incentives and voluntary employer efforts to provide flexible schedules and paid time off.

Right 2.6

Washington ExaminerSep 20, 2026Sig. 6OpinionEconomy Energy Labor

Can the Fed pass Kevin Warsh’s trend test?

This op-ed questions the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate increase under Kevin Warsh, arguing that moderating core inflation and supply-side factors make the move hard to justify. It warns that higher credit costs could harm small businesses and working families while doing little to address energy-driven inflation.

Right 2.4

Fox NewsSep 20, 2026Sig. 5NewsAI Labor Economy

WATCH: Exclusive look at blue-collar workforce fueling America’s AI boom

An exclusive look at a Houston training site under the Meta-backed America’s Workforce Academy, a $115 million initiative with Associated Builders and Contractors to prepare blue-collar workers for AI data center construction. The piece highlights the program as a response to a 349,000 construction worker shortage fueling the AI infrastructure buildout.

Right 1.3

Washington ExaminerSep 20, 2026Sig. 6OpinionEducation Economy Labor

The value of your college degree is collapsing before your eyes

An op-ed argues that the economic value of a college degree is declining as the wage premium shrinks, enrollment falls, and higher education costs remain inflated by inefficiency and ideological capture. It contends that market forces and vocational alternatives are exposing colleges' poor cost-benefit proposition.

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Fox NewsSep 20, 2026Sig. 5NewsAI Labor Economy

WATCH: Americans warn AI will take jobs despite reassuring labor data: ‘Just wait’

The article interviews Americans who fear AI will eliminate jobs, while emphasizing new research and economic data suggesting AI adoption has not caused major layoffs. It juxtaposes public anxiety with a reassuring labor-market narrative and a linked headline criticizing Democratic warnings about an AI job apocalypse.

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