The Perils of Speaking Up at Work Too Often Deter Staff from Voicing Concerns
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We know how to deter British children from alcohol, say experts, after concerns over WHO report
Study found Great Britain had worst rate of child alcohol consumption in world, but youth drinking is said still to have ‘declined sharply’. In 2000, about 19% of children under 16 in England smoked, according to Action on Smoking and Health. By ...The Guardian - World -
Angry farmers in a once-lush Mexican state target avocado orchards that suck up too much water
As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico CityABC News - World -
Superintendent speaks out after time capsule from 1920 found in old high school
The capsule contained documents of the community from 1920.ABC News - Top stories -
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The FTC claims that noncompete agreements limit wage growth and increase prices for consumers.CNBC - Business -
Hybrid Work Demands a Refresh. Here's How Our Own Office Design Measures Up
To befit its hybrid model, Inc.'s parent company, Mansueto Ventures, has incorporated focus rooms, new technologies, and more into its refreshed office space. Here's what experts say about these changes.Inc. - Business -
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.The New York Times - World -
The Papers: Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab
A tough spot for Scotland's first minister and trials of a cancer vaccine are among the lead stories.BBC News - Top stories -
Treasures From the Titanic Are Up for Auction, Exciting Collectors
Numerous artifacts from the Titanic, including a violin case, are up for auction this weekend in England. Collectors are ready to pounce.The New York Times - World -
Exxon is working on tech to remove CO2 from atmosphere but a breakthrough is needed to slash costs
Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the technology is currently unaffordable with CO2 removal costing between $600 to $1,000 per ton.CNBC - Business -
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated for Parents on Medicaid
Among those with substance use disorders who have been referred to child welfare, less than half received medication or counseling.The New York Times - Health -
A message to economists: geopolitics matters too
Western policymakers ignore changing global power relations at their perilFinancial Times - World -
Is it too late to invest in the gold rush?
Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer applyFinancial Times - Business -
Is it too late to invest in the gold rush?
Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer applyFinancial Times - World -
From a Tiny Island in Maine, He Serves Up Fresh Media Gossip
Rusty Foster could never live in New York. But his hit newsletter, Today in Tabs, is an enduring obsession of the city’s media class.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Battery Shortages Keeping FedEx and UPS Vans From Going Electric
Fleets of step vans are also in short supply, keeping cargo giants from completing their EV transitions.Inc. - Business -
Murder accused threatened ex with bath of bleach
Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden speaks softly and carries a big diplomatic stick
Biden knows how to cultivate adversaries and preserve them by keeping mum on his work behind the scenes.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Five for Fighting: A Lone Voice Sings for Israel
John Ondrasik won’t let his industry forget those slaughtered at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Naming and shaming banks is a regulatory insight too far
The Financial Conduct Authority already has deterrence tools at its disposalFinancial Times - Business -
'Too early to know' if Army horses will return to duty
Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
'No Judgment' and 'All Things Are Too Small': Attitude and Argument
The essays of Lauren Oyler and Becca Rothfeld call to mind a former age, when the work of the literary critic ranged widely.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NFL draft: why it’s easy for bettors to beat the sportsbooks
‘Handicapping the NFL draft is one of the most difficult things that we do,” one DraftKings executive saidMarketWatch - Business - NFL -
Red Sox place Brayan Bello on IL in latest blow to pitching staff
The injury bug continues to bite the Red Sox, who placed talented young right-hander Brayan Bello on the injured list Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.BBC News - Top stories -
Alphabet hails ‘once-in-a-generation’ AI opportunity as revenue rises
Shares surge after tech giant issues first ever dividend and posts revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year, despite staff turmoil. Shares in Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, surged after it issued its first ever dividend and revealed ...The Guardian - World -
Moderna's CEO Says Staff Should Consult ChatGPT 20 Times a Day
OpenAI has partnered with the drug maker to embed AI throughout the business. And Stphane Bancel says his staff should be using the system way more than you mightguess.Inc. - Business -
Remote Work Is a Leadership Killer
There’s no way of learning to manage people other than by direct observation of those who do it well.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New U.S. military aid is finally heading to Ukraine — but is it too little, too late?
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine needed this.NBC News - Politics - Ukraine -
Biden speaks after signing $95 billion foreign aid package into law
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday after signing into law a $95 billion foreign aid package that will send money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The president had been pushing Congress on the legislation for months. CBS News chief ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Fallout 4 Speak Of The Devil: How To Get X-02 Power Armor
One of the several new side quests to take on in Fallout 4 with the next-gen update is called "Speak of the Devil." This quest has you following after a man's journey to find a mysterious character called The Devil, who supposedly swoops in to ...GameSpot - Tech -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Sink on Storage Concerns
U.S. natural gas futures posted their sharpest one-day decline since mid-January, with May hitting a new contract low amid prospects of an increase in already hefty excess storage.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Lose Ground on Storage Surplus
U.S. natural gas futures added to the previous day’s losses as a weekly inventory report showed a larger-than-expected build in natural gas storage.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
PEN America Cancels World Voices Festival Amid Israel-Gaza Criticism
The decision by the free expression group came after intense criticism of its response to the war in Gaza. A wave of participants had pulled out of the festival in protest.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
What’s going on with the Houston Astros? And can they turn it around before it's too late?
Injuries to the rotation, underperformance from the bullpen and bad luck on offense have sunk the Astros to last in the AL West.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump says courthouse being kept too cold 'on purpose'
Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush money trial Friday, suggesting it is being kept cold “on purpose.” “We have another day in court in a freezing courthouse,” Trump said in the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Kenya Airways accuses Congo military of holding its staff since last week over cargo issues
Yahoo News - World -
Kenya Airways accuses Congo military of holding its staff since last week over cargo issues
Kenya’s state-owned airline has accused the Republic of Congo’s military of holding two of its staffers since last week over cargo issuesABC News - World -
Maryland hires Brian Ferentz: Ex-Iowa offensive coordinator joins Terps staff as offensive analyst
Ferentz is making his way back to the Big Ten after seven years as Iowa's offensive coordinatorCBS Sports - Sports