Many Americans' homes became their offices during the pandemic. Levels reached an all-time high in April 2020, when 70 percent of the workforce was working remotely. But as we return to the new normal, employers are slowly calling workers back to workplaces. Cheddar's Michelle Castillo stopped by a Convene location in New York, which provides flexible offices, events, and meeting spaces, to see what the future may hold.
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Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, explains how the Iran war could reshape global energy—disrupting supply, shifting power, and accelerating a new regime.
Emily Peck, National Correspondent at Axios, explains why office vacancies hit 21% despite RTO pushes, highlighting a lasting shift in how Americans work.