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(Telecompaper) High-performance internet connectivity was restored in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within four days of the West Africa Cable System (WACS)...

CRUISE passengers trapped on a plague ship in Japan are begging to be allowed off as another 66 tested positive for coronavirus today – doubling the total to 136. Around 3,600 people are being held in quarantine as the killer bug spreads like wildfire through the Diamond Princess ship. Read our coronavirus live blog for […]

In many ways, Temtem shares a lot with Pokémon, and Luma forms are no exception. These are differently coloured versions of the many creatures scattered around the archipelago and, unlike the Pokémon shinies, they are desirable for competitive fights thanks to their base stat boosts. Since they’re so sought after, let us help you get […]

People gathered outside Downing Street on 6 February to protest at the government’s resumption of deportations to Jamaica. It comes less than two years after the Windrush scandal, which brought down Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

Sanders has radical fringe skeletons dangling in closets without doors. He's destined to fail in a general election, perhaps in a 49-state rout.

Chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty said four more patients in England had tested positive for coronavirus, doubling the total to eight cases

Friday and Saturday, however, will be cold.

In 2020, you best be sure your workforce has a very particular set of skills if you want your business to succeed. So, what do these skills consist of? Glad you asked, because these skills need to be just as diverse as your workforce is. As automation continues to disrupt the world of work, upskilling and reskilling will be key to evolving the competencies of workers in order to complement technological innovation, according to the 2020 Talent Trends Report released by Randstad Sourceright. 

As disasters like the wildfires in Australia fuel fears about climate change, some employees are taking action. Specifically, some have begun to criticize their own organizations for their heavy carbon footprint. This recently happened at Amazon, which seriously considered firing the two employees who spoke against it. I had a chance to speak to expert […]

Can’t they see the endless attacks on the president have boosted his approval ratings, brought in a gusher of campaign cash and charged up his base?

Two years ago, sexual misconduct allegations against (in)famous movie producer Harvey Weinstein were followed in quick succession by similar accusations against other high-profile men alleging acts ranging from lewd texting to forcible rape. Lurid stories of sexual harassment (or worse) in the workplace were broadcast over social media and filled the news. In short order, […]

I’ve read a lot lately about the precarious state of local news in New York City. It’s a drumbeat of doom and gloom: The Village Voice, gone. DNAinfo, gone. Staffs and news holes cut and then cut again. Careers and families wrecked by layoffs.

Does your organization have and promote employee resource groups (ERGs)? If not, you may be asking, what are ERGs?? ERGs are groups that are established so employees can voluntarily meet with others they have something in common with, others they would like to learn from, or others with whom they have a shared cause to […]

After Iowa's debacle, the Democratic presidential nominating contest has moved to New Hampshire. Follow NPR's coverage.

Doomsday prepper properties designed to ride out societal collapse are growing in popularity. Fortitude Ranch in Colorado aims to make bunkers affordable for the middle class.

The Killingly, Conn., school district changed a mascot from the Redmen to the Red Hawks last year at the recommendation of local Native Americans. This year, new board members reversed that decision.

President Trump is expected to propose steep cuts to foreign aid and other programs in his budget for fiscal year 2021. The blueprint is expected to be declared dead on arrival in Congress.

Salary, bonuses, and other compensation-based incentives will always be important for the workforce. But increasingly, work/life balance is a key factor for workers considering their employment options, as well. Over half of employees wish their companies offered more flexible work options. These can include the ability to work from home or flexible schedules, for example. […]

The Earth911 team is back at the microphone to talk ...

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Workers just aren’t very interested in what the unions have to offer these days -- and that's a problem for Democrats.

• Oscar-winner Taika Waititi told journalists after winning his award how much he hates the Apple keyboard.
• "They are impossible to write on, they've gotten worse. It makes me want to go back to PCs," said Waititi, adding he prefers the "bounce-back" on PCs.
• Apple introduced its "butterfly" keyboard in 2015, and since then it has become one of the company's least popular designs.
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After winning the Oscar for "Jojo Rabbit" Taika Waititi said Apple keyboards have gotten so much worse, "it makes me want to go back to PCs."

Being in love is great unless you’re trying to save money.

In the British Virgin Islands, get cheap maritime thrills and rub shoulders with locals on one of the region’s most convenient ferry systems.