Target plans to cut around 1,800 corporate roles as part of an effort to remake its strategy to reverse a period of stagnant sales. Target announced Thursday it will lay off around 1,000 global corporate employees and cut 800 open roles. The move will cut around 8% of its approximately 22,000 corporate employees, with around 80% of the cuts in its U.S. ranks. “The truth is, the complexity we’ve created over time has been holding us back,” Michael Fiddelke, Target’s incoming chief executive, said in a memo sent to staff. “Too many layers and overlapping work have slowed decisions, making it harder to bring ideas to life.”

Consistent polling shows trust in America continues to fade – in government, institutions, even religion. Yet one new report finds that many still turn to the Bible, even as others question its relevance in modern life. For more than a decade, the American Bible Society has asked Americans each year about their relationship with scripture – asking who reads it, what they believe, and why it matters. The latest findings reveal a nation deeply divided over faith and trust. Only 36% of Americans believe the Bible is totally accurate, while 39% say it is not. Nearly 1 in 5 people see the Bible as a tool written to control or manipulate people...

Members of Gen Z (those who are 13 to 28) are going through an unprecedented mental health crisis. Forty-two percent of Gen Zers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, with depression and anxiety leading the list. Over 70% feel stressed about work, money, or the future. And, as the most digitally connected generation, loneliness is at an all-time high.Many Gen Zers say that social media plays a significant role in their mental health problems, whether that’s being emotionally manipulated by big-tech algorithms or by feeling depressed after comparing themselves with their friends and influencers pretending they live a perfect life.This mental health crisis has created a world where self-help and therapy speak have become everyday jargon, and young people are an open audience to the world of self-help influencers, happiness hacks, and dopamine detox rituals. However, what if all of this could easily be solved by something relatively as simple as having a purpose in life?Anthony Burrow @CornellCHE knows that a sense of purpose is integral to the human experience, and his research is proving just how important a sense of purpose is—people actually tend to live longer and are less sick. https://t.co/4vgC9VXF7W pic.twitter.com/kVCiUYFSIq— Cornell Research & Innovation (@CornellRsrch) November 16, 2020 How does a sense of purpose lead to happiness?Cornell psychologist Anthony Burrow studied how his Gen Z students reacted to being given purpose and found that it drastically improved their happiness. The Contribution Project started in 2019 when Burrow gave students $400 “no strings” contributions to “pursue what matters most,” whether that meant helping themselves, their communities, or family members.Burrow and his team measured the Gen Zers who received the $400 versus those who didn’t, and shared their results with The Washington Post. Those who received the $400 were able to contribute, scoring much higher than those who did not on sense of belonging, latent well-being, sense of purpose, and feeling useful. These positive feelings lasted for up to eight weeks after they received the contribution.A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to #happiness ???Results of a study out of Cornell suggest a happiness hack that can lead you toward a life of purpose. #idea?GO walk dogs at your local shelter?????#Free #GiftArticle https://t.co/WkhVPJagcL— Nanci Guest PhD, RD, CSCS (@NanciGuestRDPhD) October 24, 2025 Over the past six years, more than 1,200 students have received the contributions, and the results strongly support the idea that having a sense of purpose is closely linked to happiness. “Invite people to think about a contribution they want to make and help them [to] make that contribution, and that person may walk around with greater purpose than if they hadn’t done that,” Burrow told The Washington Post. Burrow was also happy to find that 95% of the students used their contribution to benefit others.Gen Zers are having a hard time finding meaning in lifeIt makes sense that having a sense of purpose could make a big difference in a young person’s life. Traditionally, college is when many people begin building an identity and a sense of purpose, but a recent study found that among young people, meaning is hard to come by. A recent study found that 58% of young adults said they experienced little to no purpose or meaning in their lives in the past month; half said that their mental health was negatively influenced by “not knowing what to do with my life.” This comes at a time when many institutions where people found purpose and meaning are on the decline. The same study found those who reported not having felt a sense of purpose or meaning were twice as likely to have mental health challenges, predominantly anxiety and depression. A young woman in distress. via Canva/PhotosAt a time when so many are struggling with a lack of meaning in their lives, it’s not too surprising that giving them a small sense of purpose did wonders for their mental health. Technology may have solved boredom and given people access to an incredible amount of information, art, and content. But it’s time to look a bit harder at what it doesn’t provide and see how we can bring a sense of purpose to people’s lives.

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Slash. The Devil Wears Prada. Dream Theater & More… Live AT The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival 11/7 Slash: Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival The live album captures a July 17th, ’24 performance at the Mission Ballroom, Colorado.  The Guns N’ Roses guitarist leads a band with longtime collaborator Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals),Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals), Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals), and Michael Jerome (drums). Echoes Of Eternity 11/7 Agnostic Front: Echoes In Eternity “We have always taken risks, never followed the pack and are really proud of how the album (‘Echoes In Eternity”) turned out,” vocalist Roger Miret explains. “The songs feel fresh, and the lyrics are current and personal. What we do in life now echoes in eternity, and it shows!” The set features the lead single, “Way Of War” and “Matter Of Life & Death,” with a guest appearance by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC. Last Night On Earth 11/7 Finger Eleven: Last Night On Earth Finger Eleven’s first album in over a decade, holds the singles “Blue Sky Mystery” featuring Richard Patrick from Filter and “Adrenaline.” “As we were making ‘Last Night On Earth’, there was this feeling that we were making a big Rock record,” rhythm guitarist Ricke Jackett recalls. “But it was time to go back and embrace that bigness of the sound.” Amorica 11/14 The Black Crowes: Amorica – Deluxe The deluxe reissue of their third album celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1994 album. “‘Amorica’ was about breaking free and doing things on our own terms,” says Chris Robinson. “It wasn’t about fitting into what was happening in music at the time. It was about trusting our instincts — and 30 years later, that’s still who we are.” “The bond between us, even when tested, always came back to the music,” adds Rich Robinson.That’s what ‘Amorica’ represents — our belief in ourselves and in this band.” The box set features “Bitter, Bitter You,” an unreleased track from the “Amorica“ era. Flowers 11/14 The Devil Wears Prada: Flowers “‘Flowers’ is 20 years into a journey,” DePoyster notes. “The highs, the lows, a reckoning with what it means be a human catapulting through the chaos that life throws at us continually. This is us at our peak, in songwriting, in raw and authentic lyricism and introspection, and a desperate attempt to connect with anyone else who feels the same way that we do.” The set contains the double single, “Where The Flowers Never Grow” and “Wave.” All Washed Up 11/14 Cheap Trick: All Washed Up The follow-up to 2021’s “In Another World”, “All Washed Up” is described by the band’s singer Robin Zander as: “It’s Cheap Trick. It sounds like us. It’s got some good, bad and ugly on it, just like our other records.” The set holds the singles, “Twelve Gates” and “The Riff That Won’t Quit.” Another Miracle 11/14 Of Mice & Men: Another Miracle “The process of self-recording and self-producing this album as well the last two has seen us really trying to one up what we’ve done in the past — and it’s on us to do that,” drummer Valentino Arteaga comments. “On this album in particular, we wanted to push the boundaries of what that sounds like for our band.” “We never thought we would get to our ninth album, so the only way to progress forward is to challenge ourselves,” adds vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley. Triangulation 11/14 Steve Morse: Triangulation In addition to Morse, the band includes bassist Dave LaRue and drummer Van Romaine. “Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why,” says Morse, a guitarist known for his work with the Dixie Dregs and Flying Colors. “These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other, and collaborating on arrangements.” One More Time 11/21 Steven Tyler, Joe Perry & Youngblud: One More Time The EP is a collaborative effort with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry with British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud (Dominic Richard Harrison). The five-track effort features the single, “My Only Angel.” The trio previously came together for a performance at the MTV Video Music Awards honoring Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of his greatest hits. Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield 11/21 Def Leppard: Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield The show was recorded in 2023 in the band’s hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during “The World Tour” with Mötley Crüe. The package includes live versions of the hits “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” as well as U.K. live debuts “Take What You Want” and “This Guitar,” the latter dedicated to the band’s late guitarist Steve Clark. 11/21 Dream Theater: The Studio Albums 1992–2018 & Dream Theater Vol. 3  “Studio Albums” has 12 of the band’s core studio works for the first time across 14 CDs. Vol. 3“ concludes the vinyl reissue series covering the band’s studio albums. Limited to 2,500 copies worldwide, the 10LP boxed set pressed on 140-gram black vinyl. Dream Theater has release sixteen studio albums to date. Quarantième: Live À Paris 11/28 Dream Theater: Quarantième: Live À Paris “We always knew this tour would be unforgettable because not only were we celebrating four decades since forming the band, but also the reunion of the band’s classic lineup,” offers Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy. “The excitement and emotions between us and our fans at each and every show were palpable and totally off the charts! The night captured here in Paris was an epic evening that we can now share with the whole world to celebrate this incredible tour.” ### The post November Rock Album Releases appeared first on RockinTown.