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Less than a quarter of UK workers want alcohol at social events
Increase in demand for games-based activities signals end of boozy Christmas party5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year
Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves
A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
McDonald's is the latest battlefield in a campaign fight to reach low-wage voters
Donald Trump’s campaign event Sunday at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania highlighted his battle with Kamala Harris to court a coveted group of working-class voters who have the potential to decide the ...13 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Social Security funds could run out in 6 years under Trump plans: Analysis
Social Security’s trust fund reserves could be depleted as early as 2031 under former President Trump’s proposals, several years earlier than recent projections, according to an analysis from the ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working againYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...2 days ago -
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Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai
France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.2 days ago - World Cup -
Top stories - BBC News
Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing
Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found ...4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
California Health Care Workers Get Pay Bump Under New Wage Law
The new minimum wage of $18 an hour will gradually increase to $25 an hour under the new state law.4 days ago - California -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.4 days ago - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
UK plans to place ‘buy now, pay later’ lenders under FCA rules
New regulation would allow finance watchdog to apply tests on affordability4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Weight-loss drugs show promise in tackling opioid and alcohol abuse
Analysis points to potential of drugs such as Ozempic beyond tackling obesity and diabetes4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill5 days ago -
Health - ABC News
California health care workers get a pay bump under a new minimum wage law
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California are getting a pay bump under a state law5 days ago - California -
Business - Inc.
Wait, Workers Want More Meetings?
Most employees think additional meetings would make them more productive, a new report says. But only if those meetings are done right.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve
US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...6 days ago - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Goldman Sachs beats on profit and revenue as stock trading and investment banking boost results
Wall Street trading and investment banking has helped the big banks this quarter, and Goldman Sachs results showed why they are a leader in those areas.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Spider-Man Actor Tom Holland Announces A Non-Alcoholic Beer
Movie star Tom Holland, famous for playing Spider-Man, has announced his next career move: beer. More specifically, he's launching a non-alcoholic beer brand called Bero. Holland announced this new ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump turns political event into surreal listening party
Donald Trump turned a town hall event in Pennsylvania into an impromptu listening party Monday, playing a unlikely selection of tunes for more than 30 minutes after the event was paused for a ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win
Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump and Harris hold dueling events in battleground Pennsylvania
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris courted voters in battleground Pennsylvania, but Trump cut his town hall short following two interruptions because of medical episodes in the ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris and Trump hold dueling events in Pennsylvania
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning Monday night in what some argue is the most important battleground state in this election. The former president is hosting a town hall just ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...October 14 - Apple -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
WWE’s Cody Rhodes wants WrestleMania to be hosted in UK within next five years
The "American Nightmare" thinks Manchester or London have venues perfect for hosting the event.October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator
Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scamsOctober 14 - United Kingdom