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AI mediation tool may help reduce culture war rifts, say researchers

System built by Google DeepMind team takes individual views and generates a set of group statements. Artificial intelligence could help reduce some of the most contentious culture war divisions ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Dodgers bullpen shows their 'pitch each other up' culture at critical Game 4 moment

Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen got out of a big jam against the Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS, which showcased the mental fortitude of the Dodgers' bullpen.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

How a plastic cave made in Spain keeps Amazonian culture alive 5,000 miles away

When ancient carvings were vandalised, the Wauja feared their knowledge was lost. But 3D imaging has created a replica at the heart of Brazil’s first Xingu people’s museum. It is not yet dawn in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Boba tea startup rejected by 'Shark Tank' pitches Simu Liu after cultural appropriation debate

Simu Liu had criticized a white boba tea company who claimed to had “transformed” the drink on an episode of Canada’s “Dragons’ Den." An Asian boba startup decided to shoot their shot.

U.K.'s Tories Turn to a Black, Right-Wing Culture Warrior to Revive Party

Kemi Badenoch became the first Black woman to lead the U.K.’s Conservative Party, following its disastrous performance in a recent general election.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

‘Dance music should bring people together’: Amsterdam tries to reclaim its night culture

High costs, property prices and stifling regulations have, along with Covid, damaged the city’s vibrant club scene. Balanced between a chair on the floor and a dresser stuck to the ceiling, Jordi ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work

And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Hanni of NewJeans Testifies in Parliament About Bullying at Work

The appearance by Hanni, a member of NewJeans, was eagerly awaited, but she offered few revelations about her famously regimented industry.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Why Harris is working to gain Black men's support

Vice President Kamala Harris interviewed with Charlamagne tha God on Tuesday before her upcoming Fox News interview. Former President Donald Trump took a 39-minute musical break at his ...

Harris works to gain support from Black voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is working to shore up support among Black voters. Polls show their support is holding steady compared to what President Biden earned four years ago. However, ...

Discover Financial, SEC Working to Resolve Misclassification Matter

The SEC’s comments largely focus on the allocation of previously incurred card misclassification charges between revenue and expense, Discover said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Chicago group works to reduce crime and violence in the city

As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote ...

Yankees work extra innings to secure ALCS in 5

The Yankees are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, with Juan Soto's three-run blast in the 10th inning providing the margin of victory in Game 5 of the ALCS against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Trump works the drive-thru at Pennsylvania McDonald’s

Former President Trump on Sunday stepped behind the counter at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, working the drive-thru for a short time after he spent weeks mocking Vice President Harris's past ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Trump works fryer at McDonald's: ‘I like this job’

Former President Donald Trump worked the fryer at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Trump’s visit comes after he has repeatedly accused Harris of lying about her history of working at McDonald’s in ...

Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Stint Included French Cuffs and French Fries

No hairnet in sight as the former president doled out meals at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

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 again

Ryder Cup to charge volunteers almost $400 to ‘work’

The PGA of America has been accused of charging volunteers almost $400 (£308) to work at next year’s Ryder Cup – days after it emerged tickets at Bethpage Black would cost $750 (£577) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work

Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Work begins on Germany's Suedlink electricity transmission project

World - Yahoo News - October 22

How This Founder Is Building the 401(K) for the Working Class

Dashell Laryea, the co-founder and CEO of Ezra Financial, believes that employer-supported emergency savings accounts will help workers gain financial security and access to the American Dream.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Want to work at Chipotle? Be prepared to chat with AI.

Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.

Kansas City Is Working to Acquire a Star Wide Receiver

A franchise that has lost several key players to injury is said to be focused on adding five-time Pro Bowl receiver Deandre Hopkins.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back

Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer

Definitive error

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

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