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Rosie Jones: ‘I was a disabled person who didn’t know the meaning of ableism’
At 21 and fresh out of university, I was grateful to have a job. Even now, discrimination of people with disabilities remainsFinancial Times - 2d -
The squeeze for UK graduate posts hits disabled jobseekers hard
On average, they submit 60% more job applications than non-disabled people, with many employers casting doubt on their abilityFinancial Times - 2d -
How policies in Ireland and Chile hit disabled people’s job prospects
The European nation has one of the largest employment gaps among OECD members and compares poorly against the South American countryFinancial Times - 2d -
Modern Workplace: Disability
Progress on disability employment is at risk under Trump policies; accessible transport is a route to more pay and out of worklessness; Rosie Jones on the curse of ableism and discrimination; how ...Financial Times - 2d -
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.CBS News - 5d -
War in Ethiopia's Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care
The recent war in Ethiopia's Tigray region left many disabled veterans without the care they needABC News - 2d -
Japanese companies struggle to meet quotas for disabled workers
Employment records are broken every year but the country has a shrinking workforce, putting pressure on staffing policiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling for it
A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous yearABC News - 1d -
If millions of dead people are stealing from Social Security, then why can’t the DOJ find any of them?
Why the ‘dead people collecting Social Security’ narrative just won’t dieMarketWatch - 3d -
At least 100 people killed in attacks in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary group.CBS News - 3d -
Rubio says another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. “Last night, another 10 criminals from the ...The Hill - 2d -
At least 40 people killed by gunman in Nigeria, the country's president says
Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest ...ABC News - 1d -
In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.The New York Times - 3d -
Spanish police arrest two people linked to cat smuggling ring based in Mallorca
Spanish police have arrested two people in connection with the sale of exotic felines on the internetABC News - 1d -
More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 20 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, the city’s acting mayor and other officials saidABC News - 3d -
Navigating public transport and infrastructure to work
For disabled jobseekers, accessible trains and buses are a route out of worklessness into employment and higher payFinancial Times - 2d -
At least 100 people killed in attacks on famine-hit camps in Sudan's Darfur, UN official says
A United Nations official in Sudan says at least 100 people including 20 children and nine aid workers have been killed in a two-day offensive by a notorious paramilitary groupABC News - 3d -
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.Wired - 6d -
Salah's extension 'has brought Egyptian people together'
Arabic football expert Mohamed Qoutb says the news of Mohamed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool has had a great impact in his native Egypt. The hot news in Egypt is always when Liverpool are ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Polaroid Flip Review: The Best Polaroid for Most People
The new Polaroid Flip comes loaded with features to help bring some much-needed reliability to instant photography—without making it sterile.Wired - 1d -
Jean Silva proclaims himself 'the people's hero' after finishing Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314
MIAMI – If the people need a hero, Jean Silva says he's their guy. In a highly anticipated UFC 314 showdown with Bryce Mitchell, not only did Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) win, he dominated. Midway ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Science Says the Happiest People Choose All 3 of These Things
Research shows there are three huge sources of happiness in our lives—and in good news for entrepreneurs, they’re all connected.Inc. - 4d -
At least 34 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy
Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.BBC News - 2d -
Explosion in Austin Damages 24 Houses and Injures 6 People
The cause of the enormous explosion at a house on Sunday, which could be heard miles away, was not immediately known. Officials described it as an “isolated incident.”The New York Times - 2d -
Johnson: US must 'eliminate people on Medicaid' who are not 'eligible to be there'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Republicans would protect entitlement programs as they press ahead with deep cuts to federal spending, but he added the government must ...The Hill - 2d -
Rubio Says 10 More People Have Been Expelled to El Salvador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that “the alliance” between President Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had “become an example for security and prosperity in our ...The New York Times - 2d -
Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 1d -
All icing and no cake: People are eating frosting straight from the jar on TikTok
Are you team cake or team frosting?NBC News - 20h -
I can’t go everywhere my daughter goes – and it’s heartbreaking
For disabled parents, the built environment can be inaccessible – but we are showing that there are countless ways to have bodies and minds. We met K when she was a week old. We were foster parents ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?
People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…BBC News - 5d -
America Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Elon Musk’s Success
Intimidation doesn’t elevate performance; it undermines people.The New York Times - 3d -
James Carville: How to Turn Trump’s Economic Chaos Against Him
Tie the president to the people’s pain, and make the message local.The New York Times - 2d -
‘People were burned alive in their cars’: As peace talks falter, Ukrainians resign themselves to fighting on
At a medical stabilisation point on the frontline, medics work unrelentingly as scores of badly wounded soldiers are brought in every night. It is 11.20pm, and in an instant the emergency centre ...The Guardian - 3d -
Assisted living isn't just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully
Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, moving away from the past paradigm that often displayed exotic animals as a spectacleABC News - 3d -
Emotionally Intelligent People Practice This Underrated Habit Daily to Build Trust and Strengthen Their Relationships
Founders and business leaders, take note: Relationships are about the long game. And the more you do this, the more others will value you over time.Inc. - 3d -
Tennis icon Billie Jean King's best career advice: It can help 'anybody at any age, but particularly young people'
Billie Jean King has had a prolific career as a No. 1 tennis player in the world and fierce advocate for women's equality in sports.CNBC - 2d -
Former FDA vaccine chief on RFK Jr. and autism cause: Giving people false hope is 'wrong'
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks weighed in on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks about finding a cause ...The Hill - 2d -
Will more people ride out a trade war with Netflix? The streamer’s results will offer clues.
With quarterly results due Thursday, analysts will be looking for signs of indirect impacts of tariffs on the streaming platform.MarketWatch - 2d -
Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
Users needing emergency care or hospitalization were more likely to later develop dementia, researchers reported. That does not prove cannabis was the cause.The New York Times - 1d -
Highly successful people swear by this 'counterintuitive' rule when they feel overwhelmed, says expert
"I've found that life can be much better if you give yourself permission to do things poorly," writes author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau.CNBC - 23h
