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Q. I saw that LyondellBasell Industries recently cut its quarterly dividend in half. Why would it do that? -- S.N., West Palm Beach, Florida
A. LyondellBasell Industries is a petrochemical company that has been struggling recently. Its annual revenue dropped from over $50 billion in 2022 to around $30 billion recently -- with ne ... (full story)

It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' outlook on the job market has turned increasingly pessimistic, a surprisingly negative shift given the low unemployment rate but one that likely reflects an ongoing hiring drought.
Just 28% of workers in a quarterly Gallup survey conducted late last year said now is a “good time” to ... (full story)

A group of Oscar winners set out to make the definitive AI documentary

The idea to make the “definitive” AI documentary was, admittedly, ambitious. But the timeline was downright absurd.
The filmmaking teams behind “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and “Navalny” started talking about a collaboration on the Oscars circuit, thinking perhaps they could finish some ... (full story)

Local

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

As states that already ban abortion look to further restrict access this year, much of the focus is on pills sent by out-of-state providers.
A survey released last week helps explain the emphasis. It suggests that more women in states with bans obtained abortions last year using the pills prescribed via telehealth than by travel ... (full story)

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, a first step toward shedding management of all student loans as Trump administration officials dismantle the federal education agency.
Under an agreement announced March 19, the Treasury Depart ... (full story)

State

Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself

ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.
Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Experts say ... (full story)

Pentagon will remove media offices after judge reinstates New York Times press credentials

The U.S. Defense Department will remove media offices from the Pentagon after a federal judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging limits on reporters’ access to the building, a department official announced March 23.
An area of the Pentagon known as "Correspondents’ Corridor" that reporte ... (full story)

Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste — also called e-wa ... (full story)