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She first became interested in psychology because of her upbringing: her mother struggled with addiction, something Ramsey was always trying to help her overcome."It ultimately led me into just wanting to help other women, wanting to learn what made people tick, what made people do the things that they do," Ramsey said.Being in social work…

Care.com is paying out $8.5 million in refunds after settling with the Federal Trade Commission over misleading job postings and failed subscription cancellations.The website, which connects people with babysitters, senior care workers, or housesitters, used "inflated job numbers and baseless earnings claims" to deceive both customers and workers, the FTC said in a statement."The order…

Karthik Suri, Cornerstone OnDemand's chief product officer, said AI can help fix a workforce readiness gap.Suri said Cornerstone uses the tech to inform employers of talent-development opportunities.This article is part of "Build IT," a series about digital-tech trends disrupting industries. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

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Amazon's delivery drone robots once seemed like a futuristic joke. But now, as the company seeks federal approval to expand its drone program, it's facing a fundamental challenge: They're too loud.Drones are generally loud machinery. Anyone who has tried to relax on a beach while someone flies their drone can relate. Australians have for years…

YouTube's biggest creator — whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson — has been embroiled in a series of controversies in recent weeks.More than a dozen people who participated in his upcoming show, "Beast Games," spoke to The New York Times about safety concerns, saying that they didn't receive enough food or medical care on set.The…

Once a seafood powerhouse in America, Red Lobster is bankrupt and shutting down dozens of restaurants. Is Wall Street to blame? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.

Several Chinese companies have been accused of introducing a controversial and illegal new step to their recruitment process: Pregnancy tests.Prosecutors in Nantong, a city in the province of Jiangsu, investigated 16 companies which they said had 168 candidates take pregnancy tests as part of physical pre-employment exams, according to a report by state-run outlet Procuratorial…

Restaurants are scaling back 'ghost kitchen' operations due to added stress and customer complaints.Brands like Wendy's and Kroger are shutting down their ghost kitchens, the Times reported.Ghost kitchens were an exciting pandemic-era innovation. But the anonymity bred lower standards. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the…

If you've noticed your business electric bill rising over time it's because of these two reasons: Your consumption has gone up, the cost of the energy has risen or both. Commercial electric rates are priced differently than residential rates, and if you run a business it's very likely you'll be paying the commercial price. A commercial…