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Dutch office workers ditch smart shoes for ‘versneakering’ in trainers
Difficulty of cycling in suit and leather shoes is one reason casual footwear has gone corporate in the Netherlands. Wouter de Wit was polishing his six pairs of leather shoes, ready for a new job ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Dutch police use hologram to try to solve 2009 sex worker killing
Lifesize hologram of Betty Szabó in red light district is intended to jog memories and help find 19-year-old’s killer. Cold-case detectives in the Netherlands are hoping that an innovative lifesize ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
French and Dutch investigators raid Netflix offices in probe of suspected financial wrongdoing
Judicial officials say prosecutors and police investigators who specialize in fighting major fraud and corruption have raided Netflix offices in France and the NetherlandsWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring
Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Starbucks tells corporate workers to return to office or risk being fired
Internal note reportedly warns ‘accountability process’ will start next January for company’s hybrid work requirements. Starbucks office workers will risk losing their jobs if they fail to comply ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Starbucks Tells Workers to Return to the Office or Risk Getting Fired
The coffee chain has expected office employees to come in three days a week. Now it is tightening enforcement.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Worker in Netanyahu Office Accused of Leaking Classified Documents in Israel: What to Know
An individual with connections to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is being investigated. Here’s what to know about how the furor began and what might happen next.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Festival worker to run world's most southerly post office in Antarctica
George Clarke will staff the most southerly post office in the world, living among a penguin colony.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to force federal workers back into the office
Vivek Ramaswamy's effort to cut costs could target the nearly two-thirds of federal workers who are still approved to work from home 18 months after the pandemic ended.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Why Gen Z Workers Love the Office Holiday Party
The newest entrants into the workforce are “champions” of traditional office culture, shows a new report, from annual holiday parties to after-work drinks.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Custom-Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box
Gifting a pair can be a complex undertaking, but Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker in Tokyo, says the result is well worth the effort.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Surprising No One, Democrats Ditch Tesla
It’s never a good sign when your customers are embarrassed to be associated with you.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
How ‘Shoe Doping’ Changed Marathon Times Forever
Technology is enabling increasingly fast times, but how fair is it?Sports - The New York Times - November 3 -
The 17 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2024)
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.Tech - Wired - November 3 -
A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More
If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget
It can be a maze finding the trainer who is best for youSports - ABC News - November 2 -
I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?
In the premiere installment of WIRED’s new AI advice column “The Prompt,” we answer questions about AI’s ability to change your body, and your ability to change AI’s environmental impact.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push
Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent historyBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Was the Polymarket Trump whale smart or lucky?
Know thy neighbour, not thy traderWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Skechers stock jumps, as ‘growing awareness’ of comfort shoes lifts results
Shares of Skechers USA Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the sneaker maker boosted its full-year forecast, as enthusiasm for its comfort footwear held up despite a broader backdrop of more ...Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores
Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 1 -
Buying Shoes at Macy's Isn't Fun. Its New CEO Is Trying to Change That.
The retailer is putting fewer styles on shelves and using technology to get shoes out of the stockroom faster.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Fox, Curry address Kings star's viral shoe highlight vs. Jazz
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry addressed the Sacramento star's viral shoe highlight against the Utah Jazz.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten
Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit. Police and staff were initially flummoxed when shoes started disappearing from ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
The Brook Glycerin 20 running shoe is now more than 40% off
This is a good time to snag a deal on Brooks Glycerin 20 running shoes, which is now more than 40% offTop stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit
SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bondsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
‘Republicanism by stealth’: Australia’s Great Seal redesign ditches reference to monarch
Historian also questions ‘complete silence’ around First Nations sovereignty in new design. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Dragon Age Boss Discusses Ditching Live-Service And Multiplayer Focus For The Veilguard
BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out now, after years of development and significant shakeups in design. As reported by Bloomberg , The Veilguard started as a single-player game, before ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
Trump, Harris make last-ditch plea to voters ahead of Election Day
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are making their final pitch to voters ahead of Election Day, seeking any last minute advantage with the race essentially a dead heat. The two ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
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Harris ditched Joe Rogan interview over progressive backlash fears
Decision seen as major blunder for campaign that lost male votes to Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders
The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Week 11 Care/Don't Care: These aren't your same old Chargers
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon shares his thoughts on some of Sunday's key results from Week 11.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago
