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☆ I've applied for 493 jobs since I got laid off a year ago. Getting a remote job has become so hard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Trevon Gripper, a 32-year-old job seeker in Texas. There's been a huge change from when I started applying a year ago, when I was like, "remote, remote, remote." Trevon Gripper in a Microsoft video interview in March 2024. Courtesy of Trevon GripperGetting a remote job has become so hardI started a spreadsheet to track my applications and stay organized. Trevon Gripper promoting training content at the company he worked for in March 2023.

Persons: —, Trevon Gripper, I've, It's, There's, Trevon, it's, Upskilling, what's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Microsoft, LinkedIn Locations: Texas, Houston, Seattle, Atlanta, Gripper

☆ Grenada charges prison escapees with murder of American couple missing since alleged yacht hijacking
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Michael Rios | Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Three inmates who escaped from prison in Grenada have been charged with killing two Americans after allegedly hijacking their yacht last month to flee to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, police said Thursday. Hendry and Brandel, based in Virginia, were living out a long-held dream of cruising the Caribbean in their sailing yacht called Simplicity, to Antigua when they went missing, according to their yacht club, the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. Their vessel was found abandoned in neighboring St. Vincent and the Grenadines on February 21, with the husband and wife nowhere to be found, the yacht club said. Authorities in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched joint investigations to track down the suspects who allegedly left behind a violent scene on the missing couple’s yacht, including blood stains. Their alleged killers committed “several criminal acts including bodily harm to the couple” while sailing, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said last week.

Persons: Vincent, Ron Mitchell, Atiba, Trevon Robertson, Ralph Hendry, Kathleen Brandel, Stanislaus, Hendry, Don McKenzie, George’s, ‘, Bryan Hendry, Nick Buro, “ Ralph, Kathy, that’s, Ralph, ” Buro, Buro, “, ”, “ Kathy Organizations: CNN, Royal Granada Police Force, Sailing Association, Authorities, Grenadines, Grenadines Police Force Locations: Grenada, St, Grenadines, Brandel, Virginia, Antigua, Royal, United States, Caribbean

☆ Missing American couple: Search for continues after alleged yacht hijacking in Grenada, but a violent scene suggests the worst, family says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Polo Sandoval | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Police in the Caribbean are investigating the disappearance of an American couple after escaped inmates in Grenada allegedly hijacked their yacht. The Virginia couple, identified by their sailing club as Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, were living out a long-held dream of cruising the Caribbean in their sailing yacht, Simplicity. “The boat itself was ransacked and everything was strewn about in the entire cabin, so clearly there was an altercation of some type that took place on the boat,” Buro told CNN Sunday. The person also contacted the coast guard, who notified St. Vincent police, the association said. Grenada police said the escapees were recaptured the same day by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force.

Persons: they’ll, Kathy Brandel, Ralph Hendry, Vincent, George, Brandel’s, Nick Buro, ” Buro, “, ”, Buro, Bryan Hendry, “ Kathy, Ralph, Ron Mitchell, Trevon Robertson, Abita Stanislaus, O, Simmons, Mitchell, Vincent police, Ben Osborn, Kathy, ” Osborn, CNN’s Sharif Paget, Chris Boyette Organizations: CNN — Police, Sailing Association . Police, Royal Grenada Police Force, CNN, Grenadines Police Force, US State Department, Sailing Association, Grenada police Locations: Caribbean, Grenada, Virginia, St, Grenadines, Royal St, Royal

☆ Two Americans believed dead after escaped prisoners hijack yacht in Grenada
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Abel Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Three escaped prison inmates may have killed two people, believed to be American citizens, on a yacht they are thought to have hijacked as they tried to make their way from Grenada to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, according to Grenada police. Police in the small Caribbean nation said Thursday that preliminary information “suggests” that after escaping, the three escaped male prisoners hijacked a yacht in St. George, Grenada. Police are “currently working on leads that suggest that the two occupants of the yacht may have been killed in the process,” the statement added. “It is believed that the occupants of the yacht were American citizens.”The three suspects are now back in custody after their February 18 escape, police said. CNN has contacted both Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines police for more information related to this case.

Persons: CNN —, Vincent, Ron Mitchell, Trevon Robertson, Anita Stanislaus, Mitchell, ” Organizations: CNN, Grenada police, Police, Grenada . Police, Royal Grenada Police Force, St George Police, Grenadines, US State Department Locations: Grenada, St, Grenadines, George

CNN —A medical examiner on Tuesday released the manner of death for a baby whose mother accused a Georgia hospital and others of decapitating during delivery, ruling it a homicide. The Clayton County, Georgia Medical Examiner’s office said the baby died from a broken neck and the baby’s head was detached, according to a news release shared with CNN. Ross went into labor on July 9 and her doctor attempted to deliver the baby using various methods, including “applying traction to the baby’s head,” the lawsuit says. Ross says the doctor “grossly” and “negligently applied excessive traction” on her baby’s head and neck, the complaint says. Everyone we have consulted has never seen a situation like this before,” Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Director Brian Byars told CNN on Tuesday.

Persons: Jessica Ross, Isaiah Taylor Jr, Trevon Isaiah Taylor Sr, Ross’s, Ross, “, negligently, ”, Taylor “, Brian Byars, CNN’s Nick Valencia Organizations: CNN, Southern Regional Medical, Southern Regional Medical Center, Clayton County Police Department Locations: Georgia, Clayton County , Georgia, ”, Riverdale, Atlanta, Clayton County, Clayton

(AP) — Trevon Brazile had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 21 off the bench and Arkansas held on to beat No. But then Arkansas went on a quick 7-0 spurt in 59 seconds just before the under-12 media timeout in the second half, prompting a Duke timeout as the Razorbacks’ lead grew to eight. It was down to three with 18 seconds to go, but Arkansas went 4 of 6 at the free-throw line down the stretch to stave off a collapse. Battle scored 15 in the second half. HOT AND NOTArkansas shot 61% from the field in the second half, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range.

Persons: Trevon Brazile, Tramon Mark, Bud, It’s, Eric Musselman, Kyle Filipowski, you’ve, ”, Jon Scheyer, “, you’re, Musselman, Mark, ” Musselman, Arkansas, Duke, Scheyer, Brazile's, Layden Blocker, Layden Blocker . Arkansas, Chandler Lawson, Bud Walton, Nolan Richardson, Scotty Thurman, ___ Organizations: Khalif, Arkansas, Razorbacks, Bud Walton Arena, Blue Devils, ACC, SEC, Devils, Duke, NCAA, NEXT Duke, Atlantic Coast Conference, Georgia Tech . Arkansas, Furman, AP Locations: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Bahamas, Arkansas, Layden Blocker .

☆ Clock ticking on Biden’s chances with progressives and young voters, key groups say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Camila Dechalus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Washington CNN —Young voters played a critical role in helping elect President Joe Biden to the White House. For instance, last year, Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which includes key provisions to reduce carbon emissions. Biden will also have to make the case to young voters over what he’s accomplished in his foreign policy, Hall said. But some progressive groups say that if they do not see more things accomplished on these domestic issues, it could result in low voter turnout among young voters and voters of color. Simon Rosenberg, a veteran Democratic strategist, said there is currently a vast divide between the president and young voters.

Persons: Joe Biden, –, Biden, Hall, “ Young, they’re, ” Hall, Trump, Kevin Munoz, ”, MAGA, Harris, ” Munoz, Cliff Albright –, ” Biden, Albright, Trevon Bosley, ” Bosley, Simon Rosenberg, Rosenberg, It’s Organizations: Washington CNN — Young, Alliance for Youth, CNN, White House, White, GOP, Black, New York Times, Siena, Biden, Trump, Office, Democratic Party, Democratic Locations: Israel, United States, Paris, Gaza

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers and was pulled in the second half after the Patriots faced their biggest halftime deficit (28-3) under Bill Belichick. The Cowboys (3-1) spoiled former star running back Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas homecoming with their 10th consecutive home victory. ANYONE OTHER THAN BRADYIt was the second consecutive victory for the Cowboys over New England, both over Jones. Cowboys: At San Francisco next Sunday in a matchup of teams that met in the playoffs each of the past two seasons.

Persons: — DaRon Bland, Leighton Vander Esch, Mac Jones, Bill Belichick, Ezekiel Elliott's Dallas, Bland, Jones, Dante Fowler, Vander, Kendrick Bourne, Belichick, Trevon Diggs, Brandon Aubrey's, Bailey Zappe, Elliott didn't, Elliott, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Prescott, BRADY, Tom Brady, Vander Esch's, Bryan Anger, Chauncey Golston, Christian Gonzalez, Matthew Judon, Gonzalez, Tony Pollard, Judon, Dallas RB Rico Dowdle, didn't, ___ Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Patriots, The Cowboys, T, New York Giants, Dallas, Buffalo, Atlanta, Cowboys, NFL, Arizona, Dallas RB Rico, UP NEXT Patriots, Sunday, San Francisco, The 49ers Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Vander Esch, Super, Dallas, New England, UP, New Orleans

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Zach Wilson had three interceptions in his first start after Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles tendon injury, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Jets 30-10 on Sunday. But New York had just 147 yards outside the long TD, and four second-half turnovers left little doubt for Dallas. Prescott targeted Lamb so much — 13 times, two shy of his career high — it was almost one too many. Cowboys: CB Jourdan Lewis made his season debut after missing the final 10 games last season with a broken foot. UP NEXTJets: The second AFC East rival in the first three weeks with a visit from New England next Sunday.

Persons: — Dak Prescott, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aubrey, Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Daniel Jones, Jayron Kearse, Malik Hooker, Trevon Diggs, Dalvin Cook, Micah Parsons, Cook, Parsons, Prescott's, Luke Schoonmaker's, Brandin Echols, Jake Ferguson, Brandin Cooks, Lamb, Garrett Wilson's, Tony Adams, Prescott, Sauce Gardner, Tony Pollard, Sharrif Floyd, Floyd, Adams, upended Lamb, Michael Carter II, Jourdan Lewis, LG Chuma Edoga, Tyler Smith, Smith, T.J ., RG Zack Martin, Pollard, ___ Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Cowboys, Giants, Jets, Dallas, LG, UP NEXT Jets, AFC East, Sunday, Arizona Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, New York, Dallas, York, New England

☆ '4chan for economists' is melting down as racist, sexist anonymous posts are linked to Harvard, Yale, and other top institutions
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

A new study links anonymous posts on "4chan for economists" to IP addresses at Harvard, Yale, and other top schools. Other snippets of posts with IP addresses at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Chicago, and the National Bureau of Economic Research headquarters include: "Rapefugees Welcome!!!!! Other snippets of posts with IP addresses at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, University of Chicago, and the National Bureau of Economic Research headquarters include: "Rapefugees Welcome!!!!! Notre Dame IP addresses made up 3.4% of posts from a research-institution IP address. According to Ederer, it took just 15 minutes to figure out how to connect usernames with IP addresses.

Persons: Anya Samek, Samek, EJMR, Boston University's Florian Ederer, Yale's Paul Goldsmith, Pinkham, Kyle Jensen, Ederer, Christina Romer, Scott Cunningham, Rob Seamans, Merkel, bubba, Trevon Logan, that's, She's Organizations: Harvard, Yale, North American Economic Science Association Conference, University of Chicago, undergrad, National Bureau of Economic Research, American Economics Association, Baylor, Marvel, Stanford, University of Notre Dame, Columbia, Notre Dame, Ohio State University, UMass Amherst, University of California Locations: Tucson , Arizona, Cambridge , Massachusetts, Ederer, Erdogan's Turkey, troon, Samek, San Diego

☆ After Celebrating Tragedy, the N.F.L. Draft Looks to Change Its Tone
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Ken Belson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

draft is a pinnacle for many players, most of whom have dreamed for years of hearing their names called by Commissioner Roger Goodell in front of millions of TV viewers. But in 2020, as players celebrated reaching the professional ranks, the broadcast zoomed in on their personal tragedies. Viewers learned, for example, that the sister of receiver Jerry Jeudy, whom the Denver Broncos selected 15th overall, had died while he was in high school. The package introducing Michael Pittman Jr., a receiver taken 34th by the Indianapolis Colts, revealed his stutter. Trevon Diggs, a cornerback picked 51st by the Dallas Cowboys, was noted to have lost his father to heart failure in 2008.

☆ Top 25 roundup: 17-0 surge carries Rutgers past No. 10 Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Aundre Hyatt chipped in 11 for Rutgers, which survived shooting 36.7 percent and a quiet showing from Clifford Omoruyi. Miller Kopp scored 21 points for Indiana (7-1, 0-1) but the rest of the Hoosiers experienced frustrating showings against Rutgers' varied defenses. Logan Johnson recorded 17 points, six rebounds and five assists for Saint Mary's (6-3), which lost its third straight game. Matthew Cleveland added 11 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, with Jalen Warley and Caleb Mills each scoring seven points. Alex Arians finished with (17 points, six rebounds), followed by William Kyle III (eight points, six rebounds, five assists) and Zeke Mayo (12 points, seven rebounds).

☆ Top 25 roundup: No. 11 Texas thrashes No. 2 Gonzaga
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 16, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tyrese Hunter (4) reacts after scoring a three pointer during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Moody Center. 11 Texas connected on 13 3-pointers in a 93-74 blowout of No. Marcus Carr added 16 points and seven assists for the Longhorns (3-0), while Dylan Disu netted 12 points. Trevon Brazile registered 13 points and 10 rebounds and Davonte Davis also added 13 points for the Razorbacks (3-0). Florida Gulf Coast (2-2) was led by Zach Anderson, who had 11 points and five rebounds, while Dahmir Bishop added nine points.

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