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Sharks stroll through downtown New London | The Day
Alanis Morissette to perform at Mohegan Sun Featured Media Isabel Foley (Blue) and Makayla Jackson (Pink), two Mitchell College staff members, wave at passersby outside the Muddy Water's Cafe in New London on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (Brian Delk/The Day) Isabel Foley (Blue) and Makayla Jackson (Pink), two Mitchell College staff members, wave at passersby outside the Muddy Water's Cafe in New London on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
USS Idaho returns from maiden voyage | The Day
Groton — After four months at sea on its first deployment, the USS Idaho (SSN-799) returned to Naval Submarine Base New London on Monday. Dozens of friends and family members welcomed personnel off the submarine with signs and hugs. The Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine and its crew of more than 130, which is commanded by Cmdr. Chad J. Guillerault, traveled more than 19,000 nautical miles during its deployment, according to the Navy.
Flock warning in Waterford | The Day
Waterford — Two signs outside the Lowe's store in Waterford, both planted beneath Flock surveillance cameras, offered a warning to passersby on Monday.
Transitioning from summer to fall | The Day
New London — LaKisha Lee, owner of Flavours of Life, a fair trade store in downtown New London, said she's preparing her store for several events for Fair Trade Month in October. Lee, who's owned the store for three years, said Wednesday that running a shop that celebrates artistry is her passion. She has hundreds of apparel pieces, kitchenware, jewelry, and artwork from around the world and from local artists.
Ledyard falls to Lyman Hall in football season opener | The Day
Editorial Cartoon2 - Sept. 14, 2026 Featured Media Lyman Hall's Brandon LaPlante, left, and Brent Michaud, right, side bump after scoring off a catch against the Lancers in Ledyard on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Brian Delk/The Day) Lyman Hall's Brandon LaPlante, left, and Brent Michaud, right, side bump after scoring off a catch against the Lancers in Ledyard on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
Chestnut Street Playhouse gets a new mural | The Day
Norwich — Resident and muralist Faith Satterfield is in the process of painting a mural outside the Chestnut Street Playhouse. The mural depicts the Rose of New England, the city's nickname, and she said its message is to give flowers of congratulation to the community. It is also a nod to the ending of performances when actors are given flowers after their shows. Satterfield said she painted her first mural on the exact same wall 14 years ago.
Welcome to your new preschool | The Day
Groton — The school system hosted an open house Tuesday for pre-K students and parents ahead of its first day of school. The new free pre-K program will serve approximately 176 4-year-old students in 11 classrooms at the former Mary Morrisson Elementary School. The school's meet-and-greet allowed parents to meet teachers and staff before sending their kids off for their first day of pre-K. It also let students see their classrooms, cafeteria, and the halls of their new school.
Two days of problems for Mystic drawbridge | The Day
Mystic — The Mystic River Bascule Bridge returned to service early Wednesday night after being stuck in the closed position for two days. The closure had prevented boats from accessing and leaving Mystic Seaport Museum and the northern section of the Mystic River. At 5:40 p.m. Wednesday Stonington and Groton police put out bulletins that the bridge was now stuck in the open position. The problem immediately began to create traffic backups in the downtown as police set up detours.
State Street blast zone | The Day
Lamont, Tong: $67B Dominion merger a 'great risk' to CT families Featured Media Construction continues in downtown New London on the former First Congregational Church site. Apartments will be built in what is currently a blast zone on State and Union street on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. The Day's offices, where more apartments are being built on the second and third floor is in the background.
Showing off local artists | The Day
Two men arrested during disturbance at Plainfield bar Featured Media Barbara Ann Facas, a gallerist at the Thames River Gallery, shows off paintings, photographs and artworks from local artists in New London on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Brian Delk/The Day)Buy Photo Barbara Ann Facas, a gallerist at the Thames River Gallery, shows off paintings, photographs and artworks from local artists in New London on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Wir geben 20.000 Dollar im Jahr für Kinderbetreuung aus - trotz vieler Einschränkungen ist es mir das wert
- Copyright: Clory Jackson Ich wusste schon vor der Geburt meiner Kinder, dass das Aufziehen eines Kindes teuer ist, aber ich hatte keine genaue Vorstellung von den monatlichen Kosten der Kinderbetreuung. Ich jongliere zwei Jobs aus dem Homeoffice: als Vizepräsidentin bei einem Versicherungstechnologie-Unternehmen und als Gründerin einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, während mein Mann als Schulleiter arbeitet.
Wir geben 20.000 Dollar im Jahr für Kinderbetreuung aus - trotz Einschränkungen ist es mir das wert
Clory Jackson und ihr Mann zahlen jährlich 20.000 Dollar für die Kinderbetreuung ihrer beiden kleinen Kinder. Jackson jongliert mit zwei Jobs, plant ihr Budget sorgfältig und schränkt ihren Lebensstil ein, um sich die Kinderbetreuung leisten zu können. Sie sagt, dass sich die Opfer und Kosten lohnen, damit ihre Kinder eine Vollzeitbetreuung erhalten.
My husband and I spend $20,000 on childcare a year. It's worth the sacrifices. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Clory Jackson, a 41-year-old VP in insurance technology, community organizer, and founder of The Brownsville Project, who lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two young children. It has been edited for length and clarity. I knew before having children that raising a child was expensive, but I didn't fully understand the monthly cost of childcare.
New York City parents could save thousands as universal childcare gains support Original
Across the five boroughs, affordable childcare is a hard bargain to find. Working parents are excited about the prospect of universal childcare, championed by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Childcare can cost as much as $26,000 a year for an infant in a care center. Mamdani's campaign proposed universal childcare for kids 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Mamdani's Proposal for Universal Childcare Is New Mexico's Reality Original
New York City's next mayor, Zohran Mamdani, promised free childcare to New Yorkers. New Mexico might be writing the blueprint. New Mexico's new policy, which took effect on November 1, made childcare access universal to parents across the state by eliminating income limits and copays for childcare. Childcare workers are also slated to get a raise. It could be a model for New York City.
The jobs where workers are on the clock late into the night and early morning Original
Clocking in during the wee hours of the night is the norm for some industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' American Time Use Survey asks thousands of Americans each year how they spend their days. That data includes showing when people are at work, and in particular, can tell us what kinds of jobs are most likely to involve working outside the traditional 9-to-5 hours. Those working in protective services, healthcare, food preparation, and production all have personnel working around the clock.
I'm a Single Mom by Choice Working Full Time With My Parents Support Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shivani Singh, a 41-year-old mom of one and legal professional in Sydney. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I was idealistic, thinking there would be a prince charming who would come riding in on his horse and we would start a family. However, as I neared my 40s, I thought the longer I wait, the less possible it might be from a biological perspective. I knew I didn't have all the stamina I did in my 20s and 30s.
Government Shutdown May Leave 65,000 Kids Without Head Start Programs Original
Many Head Start programs across the country won't open their doors on Monday. Nearly 65,000 children in Head Start programs nationwide may lose access in the coming days after missing their November 1 funding deadline for federal grants due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to the National Head Start Association. Over 22,000 staff at these centers are also at risk of losing their jobs or being furloughed.
Meet the parents working 'weird hours,' clocking in before dawn, and scrambling for childcare
Moms working outside traditional 9-to-5 hours often struggle to find affordable childcare solutions. Parents are waking their kids up before sunrise and leaning on grandparents to get to work on time. One startup is working toward a solution for these workers' woes. Melinda Turner starts her day at 3:30 a.m., and within 30 minutes, wakes her 8-year-old daughter for school.
Meet the parents working 'weird hours,' clocking in before dawn, and scrambling for childcare
Moms working outside traditional 9-to-5 hours often struggle to find affordable childcare solutions. Parents are waking their kids up before sunrise and leaning on grandparents to get to work on time. One startup is working toward a solution for these workers' woes. Melinda Turner starts her day at 3:30 a.m., and within 30 minutes, wakes her 8-year-old daughter for school.
Why America's childcare crisis hits night-shift and early-morning workers the hardest
Melinda Turner starts her day at 3:30 a.m., and within 30 minutes, wakes her 8-year-old daughter for school. She packs their bags and by 5 a.m., heads out to drop her child at an in-home day care — one of the few providers in her area that opens before dawn. Turner, a single mother, then drives to her early shift at a manufacturing job. Most of the day care's clients work as EMTs, nurses, or in manufacturing jobs, she said.
Ich bin Vater und habe eine Nervenschädigung: So lebe ich damit
Wesley Graft und seine Frau Kim meistern gemeinsam die Herausforderungen der Elternschaft, nachdem bei Graft eine periphere Neuropathie diagnostiziert wurde. Wesley Graft Wesley Graft und seine Frau arbeiten beide Vollzeit im Bildungswesen und haben eine einjährige Tochter. Kurz nach der Geburt seiner Tochter wurde bei Graft eine periphere Neuropathie, eine Nervenschädigung, diagnostiziert.
I'm a working dad with a health condition. I can't do everything my wife does, but here's how we manage the parenting load. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wesley Graft, a 37-year-old director of student services at a school in Chatsworth, California. The following has been edited for length and clarity. In the weeks leading up to my daughter's birth, it felt like a boa constrictor was wrapped around my legs. I had trouble with my coordination, and my legs felt very tight. My doctor told me it was peripheral neuropathy, a nerve damage condition that affects the limbs, hands, and feet.
We save money on school supplies through homeschooling. It lets us spend valuable time with our three kids. Original
Marcus: Homeschooling's not that taboo anymore. Our decision to take up homeschooling was more internal between us than external. We follow Jefferson Bethke, an author and prominent voice in Christian media, who wrote several books on family and marriage, which led us to learn more. We read one book after another and fell into the rabbit hole of reimagining how we wanted to raise our family.
I'm a single dad of 3. Here's how I take care of my kids, my job, and my mental health. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Medved, 33, a senior product marketing manager at a tech company in Seattle. It has been edited for length and clarity. I'm a one-man band raising my three little ones. My mornings start at 6:30 a.m., unless one of my kids comes to my room before I'm up. Those early hours are filled with getting them dressed, brushing hair, brushing teeth, and applying sunscreen in the summer. I raise my three kids here in Seattle.
Millennial parents are clinging to all the job flexibility they can get in this hardcore, RTO era Original
Juggling packed lunches, bus drop-off, and logging on in time for work, Len Teceno, 37, and his wife jump through hoops every morning with their two kids. The life of working parents is a battle against time and money. Teceno's wife worked part time on weekends as a nurse for years while their kids were toddlers. Paying for day care wasn't really an option for the couple.
One chart shows how single working dads are becoming more common Original
More single working fathers are trickling into the workforce and looking for ways to fit into the puzzle that is the US economy. Since 2000, the US gained around 700,000 single dads, a 44% increase, joining the workforce as of 2024. The share of families headed by single working dads increased from 4.6% to 7% over that period. With childcare costs rising, many of these parents aim to find increasingly rare jobs that balance seeing their kids and affording all it takes to raise them.
I've been co-parenting my two kids for five years. As a CPA, I still find time to make everything work. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Schilling, a 41-year-old dad of two and head of assurance services at a CPA firm in Minneapolis. It's been edited for length and clarity. Trying to raise two kids while co-parenting can be madness. One minute, I'm in the office speaking with clients and coworkers, and the next, I'm challenging a call from a referee courtside, coaching my daughter's basketball game.
One chart shows how expensive day care has gotten for working parents
Parents know raising a baby will cost them a fortune and a half. Childcare costs have remained above overall inflation for 25 years and do not show signs of slowing down. That growing cost is one reason some parents are forking over $30,000 a year in some states or working solely remote jobs to save money while their kids run in the background of meetings. Since 2000, day care and preschool costs in cities across the US have continually outpaced inflation.
De consultor en KPMG a padre a tiempo completo: "A veces me siento culpable, pero no me arrepiento de haberlo dejado todo por mis hijos"
Este testimonio se basa en una conversación con Nicholas Gilpin, un padre a tiempo completo y emprendedor de 38 años de Fair Oaks, California. Ha sido editado por motivos de extensión y claridad. Nunca planeé ser padre a tiempo completo. Cuando trabajaba como consultor de tecnología en KPMG, había semanas en las que trabajaba casi 100 horas repartidas entre los siete días.
I burned out working at consulting firms like KPMG and became a stay-at-home dad. I feel some guilt, but I'm glad I left.
Nicholas Gilpin used to work almost 100 hours a week as a consultant. Now, he stays home to raise his sons, which is both isolating and rewarding. Nicholas Gilpin and his wife decided he would leave his full-time job to care for their first child. A second kid and three years later, Gilpin has felt guilt for not providing as much financially. He said the reward of raising his sons outweighs those feelings, and he's glad to be there for them.
I burned out working at consulting firms like KPMG and became a stay-at-home dad. I feel some guilt, but I'm glad I left. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicholas Gilpin, a 38-year-old stay-at-home dad and entrepreneur from Fair Oaks, California. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I never planned to be a stay-at-home dad. When I was an information technology consultant at KPMG, there were some weeks when I worked almost 100 hours across all seven days. Now, I spend those hours with my sons — a very different environment.
My wife and I work full-time with different schedules. We trade off on childcare duties and split the load 70/30. Original
This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Joshua and Kelsey Harville, a 35-year-old Realtor and 29-year-old nurse in Fort Worth, Texas, respectively. Business Insider has heard from dozens of millennial dads who are trying to take on a greater share of parenting responsibilities than previous generations. To share your story, please fill out this quick form. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
ホワイトカラーの求人が減少し、昇給も停滞…ただし、求人が増加している職種もある | Business Insider Japan
第1四半期のホワイトカラー職の求人は、前年同期比で12.7％減となった。 ホワイトカラー職は、賃金上昇率も鈍化している。 ブルーカラー職は需要が高まっている。 数年前の好況時に比べ、ホワイトカラーの仕事は少なく、賃金も停滞気味だ。 ホワイトカラー職の求人はブルーカラー職の求人よりも急速に縮小していることが、労働力分析企業のレベリオ・ラボズ（Revelio Labs）の報告書で明らかになった。2024年第1四半期から2025年第1四半期にかけて、ホワイトカラー職の求人は12.7％減、ブルーカラー職の求人は11.6％減だった。 オフィスワーカーでは、情報スペシャリスト、営業担当員、ビジネスアナリストなどの求人が減少している。労働市場が雇用成長の鈍化に直面する中、こうしたビジネスおよびITの仕事が最も減少しているようだ。 レベリオの2023年第2四半期から2025年第2四半期の間に求人数が最も減少した職業のリストを見てみよう。 特に求人が急減しているホワイトカラー職には、ソフトウェア開発者、ITプロジェクト・マネージャー、市場調査員なども含まれている。...
Education and Hospitality Lead Summer Job Turnover Surge Original
Summer is the season of backyard barbecues, beach days, and baseball games, and if you're in one of these industries, it might be the season of leaving your job. Data from ADP Research Institute shows that job turnover during the summer months, defined as June through September, jumps compared to the non-summer months.
Meet 5 millennial dads hoping to redefine fatherhood: 'I'm a dad first' Original
Millennial dads yearn to split parenting duties with their spouses and balance their jobs while still keeping their heads screwed on. However, the quest for 50/50 isn't always easy. As Business Insider's Josie Cox wrote, millennial dads are trying to take a greater share of the responsibilities when it comes to parenting young kids. BI asked dads to weigh in on their experiences balancing childcare and work in an informal reader survey.
What would happen if Zohran Mamdani made NYC buses free? Ask Kansas City Original
New York City's Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is running on some eye-catching promises. One of them is free public buses. Mamdani argues that ending fees on buses, whose 2 million daily riders are disproportionately low-income, would allow the system to move more people — and more quickly, while relieving financial strain on the neediest.
New white collar jobs are growing and shrinking in these areas
The job hunt for white collar workers is taking them across the country. In the past two years, with the exception of New York City, the share of white-collar job postings across the country shrank in many major cities and are popping up in smaller metros in the South and Midwest, according to new data from Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company.
世界で最も住みやすい都市トップ10 [2025年版] …日本からは大阪がランクイン
デンマークのコペンハーゲンが、「世界で最も住みやすい都市ランキング」でウィーンを抑えて首位となった。 アメリカで順位の高かった都市はホノルルとアトランタだった。日本からは大阪が7位に入った。 順位を最も大きく下げたのはカナダのカルガリー、上げたのはサウジアラビアのアル・コバーだった。 今年の「世界の住みやすい都市ランキング」では、デンマークの首都、コペンハーゲンがトップに輝いた。 経済誌「エコノミスト」の調査部門であるエコノミスト・インテリジェンス・ユニット（EIU）は、173の都市を安定性（治安や政治的安定性）、医療、文化・環境、教育、インフラという5つの分野で評価・スコア化し、毎年報告書を発表している。2025年版では、4月14日から5月11日までに収集されたデータを基に分析された。 各分野は100点満点で評価され、コペンハーゲンは安定性、教育、インフラの3部門で満点を獲得した。運河や建築、美しい街並みに加え、自転車に優しい文化でも知られるこの都市は、5つの分野を合わせた指数で98.0点を記録した。...
Wages are static and job postings are shrinking for white-collar workers
Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link White-collar job postings fell 12.7% over the year in the first quarter. Wage growth has also slowed to a crawl for those in white-collar roles. Blue-collar laborers are in higher demand as young workers steadily fill roles. Jobs are scarce and wages are stagnant for white-collar workers compared to the boom of a few years ago.
Heat Wave Blazes Through Northeast, Midwest, Slowing Down Commuters
A heat wave across much of the country is delaying transit systems, scorching outdoor workers, and slowing down commuters. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories and warnings to at least 26 states and Washington, DC, this weekend. Monday and Tuesday are expected to reach near-record temperatures in much of the Northeast and Midwest.
Retail and Food Sales Dropped 0.9%, Steeper Than Expected Decline
American shoppers are starting to step on the brakes. President Donald Trump's seesaw sentiment on tariffs led many Americans to stock up on goods. The latest retail sales data shows this may be slowing. The Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that retail and food services sales were down 0.9% over the month in May, a larger drop than economists expected.
Copenhagen Ranks No. 1 Among World's 10 Most Livable Cities Original
Copenhagen, Denmark, is the world's most livable city. The Danish capital ranked the highest in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index report, a survey of 173 cities. EIU, which publishes the annual report, measures and scores cities on five categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. This report compiled data collected between April 14 and May 11, 2025.
Crayola registra el olor de sus lápices de colores de cera
Bloomberg — Si Pete Ruggiero, CEO de Crayola, logra lo que se propone, es muy probable que pronto nos encontremos oliendo crayones de colores en los pasillos de los comercios. La Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de EE.UU. concedió en el mes de julio una marca registrada al coloso de las artes y las manualidades por el aroma de sus crayones: el olor a cera de una infancia intentando colorear dentro de las líneas.
Crayola trademarks the smell of its crayons
You may find yourself smelling crayons in the aisles of stores soon -- if Crayola’s Chief Executive Officer Pete Ruggiero has his way. In July, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent to the arts and crafts giant for the smell of its crayons -- that waxy scent of a childhood spent trying to color within the lines.
Crayola trademarks the smell of its crayons Original
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Половина од фирмите користат ВИ за да ги намалат трошоците за плати
Кариера 9 јули 2024, 12:45 Работниците кои стравуваат дека нивните работодавци би можеле да користат вештачка интелигенција за да ги заменат, можеби се во право, според податоците во извештајот на Банката на федерални резерви (Фед) од Ричмонд. Во истражувањето спроведено во текот на месец јуни за фирми кои користат вештачка интелигенција во регионот Ричмонд од почетокот на 2022 година, 45 отсто посочиле дека ги автоматизираат задачите за да ги намалат трошоците за персонал и работна сила.
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