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Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities
For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump eyes privatizing United States Postal Service during second term
The USPS was a target during his first administration, and it might now be on the chopping block due to financial losses. Donald Trump in recent weeks has expressed a keen interest in privatizing ...The Guardian - 10h -
The Uplift: Christmas love
A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.CBS News - 11h -
Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears
Canada’s labor minister says he's asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order about 55,000 striking Canada Post employees back to work after a four week strike that disrupted mail service ...ABC News - 1d -
Remote exposure to Western wildfire smoke causing heart and lung problems nationwide: Study
Wildfire smoke wafting across the country from North America West blazes may be leading to cardiac and respiratory issues thousands of miles away, a new study has found. Medical visits for heart ...The Hill - 1d -
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Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance.BBC News - 1d -
Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off
Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.BBC News - 1d -
N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says
Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracyBBC News - 1d -
Community rallies to help storm-hit football club
The club's chairman is asking for volunteers to help the club clear up the storm damage.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WATCH: 'Brown snow' blankets Maine community
As snow fell across Rumsford, Maine, some residents noticed off-color accumulation.ABC News - 3d -
Fully Remote Work Plummeted in 2024
Companies are starting to place more value on in-office work, according to a new report. But it’s not a return-to-office renaissance quite yet.Inc. - 3d -
Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth
Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growthFinancial Times - 3d -
Rugby community rallies as search for star goes on
Police fear Tom Voyce has died after trying to cross a Northumberland ford flooded by Storm Darragh.BBC News - 3d -
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.BBC News - 3d -
Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas
The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - 4d -
Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals
The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Trump trolls Trudeau as Canada 'governor'
President-elect Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada." "It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor ...The Hill - 4d -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria
Israeli strikes have hit suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria and the foreign minister says the aim is to keep them from rebels who seized DamascusABC News - 5d -
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3 Principles to Build a Brand Community
When you create a space that is valuable, authentic, and vulnerably human, it becomes a catalyst for connections beyond business.Inc. - Dec. 7 -
Mexico and Canada are shadowboxing for Trump's favor
Mexico and Canada are competing for President-elect Trump’s favor ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration, each trying to make their case as the more essential North American ally. But both Canadian ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Lodi community gathers to remembers salon owner killed
A deadly shooting in Woodbridge took the life of a beloved Lodi salon owner. Her friends and family are grappling with the devastating loss.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Jobs Report Likely to Show Rebound After Storms and Strikes Hit October Totals
Forecasts expect Labor Department figures to show 208,000 jobs were added last month, a huge jump from the 12,000 jobs added the previous month.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Musk eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget
Work from home policies came under fire from Elon Musk as he and Vivek Ramaswamy took their plans to reduce government waste to the floors of Congress Thursday.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?
This year, bigwigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: Hybrid is still the MO for plenty of companies.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
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As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows
The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone
The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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Master the Art of Definitive Communication
You might think you’re being diplomatic when you’re actually just being vague.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Amazon sued by D.C. AG for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery
Washington, D.C.’s attorney general sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the company of covertly depriving residents in certain ZIP codes in the nation’s capital from access to Prime’s high-speed ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas
The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted
Officials say oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interruptedABC News - Dec. 4 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees
Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced that it was moving to an employment-based modelABC News - Dec. 2
