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Nepal's leader says it has too many tigers. Does it?
Wild tigers killed nearly 40 people in Nepal between 2019 and 2023. Solutions are hard to come by.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas warABC News - Jan. 16 -
Comer reintroduces measure requiring return of federal workers to offices
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday reintroduced his measure requiring federal workers to return to the office, ending pandemic-era norms that allowed them to work remotely. Comer, the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Rebuilding L.A. Will Take Workers, Many of Whom Face Deportation
As the fire-ravaged metro region ponders reconstruction and a return to normal, the sizable undocumented labor force may be drastically reduced under Trump’s mass deportation plans.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Nearly Half of Remote Workers Would Consider Quitting If Given a Return-to-Office Mandate
A strict return-to-office rule may have unintended consequences, as a new survey finds many employed Americans would think about leaving their jobs instead.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
EU's migration commissioner in Athens for talks on migration pact, returns policy
Magnus Brunner, the European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, is in Athens to discuss the bloc's migration policies with Greece, which has long been one of the major ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Influential activist short-seller firm Hindenburg Research says it is shutting down
Founder Nathan Anderson says he and his team are ready to move on to the next chapter in their lives after just eight years.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop
Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Special counsel's final report says Trump would have been convicted
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of the special counsel's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Trump would have been convicted of election interference, report says
A prosecutor says there was enough evidence in the 2020 US election case - but he was scuppered by Trump's win in 2024.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Imax offers buying opportunity as 2025 box office rebounds, says analyst
A rebounding China box office will be key, says analyst firm Benchmark.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
JPMorgan to Require Return to 5 Days in Office
Financial institutions have been rigorous in their attempts to force return-to-office policies.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and ...The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office
Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
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'Beautiful memories’: Pacific Palisades worker has emotional return to ruins of former eatery
Albie Fuentes is joined by NBC News’ Jacob Soboroff as he returns to the ruins of Cafe Vida, the popular eatery he worked at for 15 years before the Palisades Fire.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open
Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The CEOs Who Are Tearing Up the Policies Trump Hates
Companies seeking to benefit from campaign promises to cut regulations and taxes are ditching diversity and climate initiatives; ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Why a return to Obama-era policy on Cuba would be a big mistake
Advocates for returning to the Obama Cuba policy would have the United States join in the complicity of the European Union and Canada in subsidizing with tax dollars a 65-year-old dictatorshipThe Hill - Jan. 8 -
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity
U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Square Enix Boss Would "Love" A Final Fantasy 7 Movie, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Just Yet
Final Fantasy VII is among the most beloved entries in the series, but could there one day be another film adaptation? Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase said in an interview recently that, ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Postecoglou backs misfiring Son and says even Salah would struggle at Spurs
Manager highlights context of Son’s poor form Tottenham have interest in PSG forward Kolo Muani Ange Postecoglou has backed Son Heung-min to rediscover his best form and suggested even Mohamed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up
While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Littler heads Premier League line-up as Bunting returns
Luke Littler headlines the Premier League Darts line-up as Stephen Bunting returns to the eight-player elite tournament.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’. American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says
The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
New Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill more than 20, hospital workers say
Hospital staff in Gaza say the latest Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 21 people including at least two childrenABC News - Jan. 4 -
The return of the 'old Man City'? 'Absolutely not' says Guardiola
Has Saturday's 4-1 demolition of West Ham marked the return of the old Manchester City? 'Absolutely not' according to boss Pep Guardiola.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office
Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025
Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Far-right Italian PM says she is ‘in tune on many issues’ with Keir Starmer
Giorgia Meloni says she and Starmer agree on need to explore ‘innovative solutions’ for processing asylum claims. Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is “in tune on many issues” ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching
All eyes are on the tech giant as its return-to-office mandate goes into effect, but some surveys show the policy could turn employees away.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
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Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say
Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - Dec. 31
