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On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1933, David McCullough, American historian and author (died 2022) was born. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1945, Michael Ancram, English lawyer and politician (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Kevin A. Ford, American colonel and astronaut was born. In 1976, Vasily Petrenko, Russian conductor was born. In 1992, The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public. In 2011, Allan W. Eckert, American historian and author (born 1931) passed away. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The ‘Great Hunkering Down’: Why Employees Are Clinging to Jobs as Perks Disappear

Inc.com

July 7, 2026

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The ‘Great Hunkering Down’: Why Employees Are Clinging to Jobs as Perks Disappear

The rising costs of integrating AI tools and spiked health insurance premiums are driving companies to quietly claw back workplace perks—and they’re doing it with little fear of worker pushback.

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