Deloitte is planning layoffs after a federal crackdown on consulting contracts
Deloitte announced layoffs at an all-hands call on Thursday, employees told B-17. Deloitte is preparing for layoffs. Three current Deloitte employees told B-17 they heard about the company’s plans on a call for the firm’s consulting and advisory practices on Thursday. On the call, known internally as “A+C On Air,” the CEO of Deloitte Consulting,…
My husband and I got engaged in a library. He proposed without saying a word.
The author’s husband proposed to her in a library. Dean and I met in 2014 and had been together nearly 10 years by the time he proposed. We shared a mortgage, a cat, and a perfect life. I’d known I’d marry him from the moment we met, and started a wedding Pinterest board almost immediately…
I’m jealous of my adult daughter because she’s more emotionally mature than I’ll ever be. She gives me something to strive for.
The author (right) is jealous of her adult daughter (left). “Mom, I’m going to give you an update on my life, but I don’t want your advice because I won’t take it anyway.” My daughter effortlessly stated her well-articulated boundaries to me as she hopped in the car. I kind of laughed as I eagerly…
6 ways rich Gen Zers are splashing out and redefining luxury for themselves
Gen Zers are defining wealth differently from older generations. Gen Z may be “Generation Stay at Home,” but some of them are rich — and more confident than other generations in their ability to build up wealth. And, like generations before them, those who can afford it are doing luxury in their own way. While…
Trump’s tariffs are hitting China’s friends hard — and giving Beijing a golden opportunity
Analysts and researchers said President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs would probably push China’s allies closer to Beijing. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are expected to cut deep against both friend and foe, but several of the nations that stand to suffer the most are right on China’s doorstep. Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are on track…
AppLovin has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok’s assets outside China
AppLovin is bidding to buy TikTok before the April 5 deadline. Adtech company AppLovin has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok’s operations outside China, joining a crowded list of suitors a day before a US TikTok ban is set to take effect. AppLovin confirmed it submitted a preliminary “indication of interest” to President Donald…
Nintendo is blaming Trump’s tariffs for a delay to Switch 2 preorders
Nintendo said it will delay US preorders of the Switch 2 to investigate the impacts of tariffs. Bad news, gamers — you’re going to have to wait a bit longer to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has blamed Trump’s tariffs for a delay in when Americans can preorder its highly anticipated Switch 2 game…
Kamala Harris calls out organizations for ‘capitulating’ to Trump days after Doug Emhoff’s law firm cut a deal with the White House
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called out organizations cutting deals with the White House in response to “clearly unconstitutional threats.” Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday issued a veiled rebuke at Big Law firms that have cut deals with President Donald Trump. “We’re seeing people stay quiet,” Harris said during a speech before the…
Fencer takes knee in protest against transgender opponent
Stephanie Turner (right) refused to compete against her opponent A fencer was disqualified from a women’s competition in the United States after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent. Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest after standing on the piste before her bout against Redmond Sullivan at the University of Maryland. She was shown…
