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ABC News - Top stories
An explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran kills at least 34 workers
An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 others12 minutes ago - Iran -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UK breast cancer patients smoking after radiotherapy increase lung cancer risk – study
Non-smokers have 1% chance of treatment leading to lung cancer, while figure is between 2% and 6% for smokers. Breast cancer patients who continue to smoke after having radiotherapy are at much ...3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Tech
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too
The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threat3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Remote Workers Are At Increased Risk of Neuropathy and How to Mitigate It
The sedentary lifestyle of remote work has its downsides.6 hours ago -
CBS News - World
Explosion at coal mine in eastern Iran kills dozens of workers
The blast struck a coal mine in Tabas, about 335 miles southeast of the capital, Tehran.7 hours ago - Iran -
The New York Times - Top stories
A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Harrods worker says Fayed complaint was brushed off by her manager
Another ex-Harrods worker tells the BBC her complaint about the billionaire was dismissed by bosses.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Xi’s ‘gunboat diplomacy’ risks driving his bullied neighbours into enemy hands | Simon Tisdall
Chinese aggression in the South China Sea forcing countries such as Japan to increase defences and talk up an ‘Asian Nato’. Whoever declared that in this world “nothing is certain except death and ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Ukrainian president to visit Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
He is expected to go to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to kick off a busy week in the U.S. shoring up support for Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
CBS News - World
Ukrainian president to visit Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
He is expected to go to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to kick off a busy week in the U.S. shoring up support for Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Former Harrods worker says manager ‘brushed off’ Fayed complaints
Woman says store’s former owner told her he was her ‘boyfriend’ and kissed her on the forehead. A former Harrods worker has criticised Harrods for the way it handled the alleged misconduct of the ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Waffle House cheats workers on pay, labor group says
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Striking Boeing Workers Maintain Resolve After First Week
The walkout by 33,000 union machinists began eight days ago, with no end in sight.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Poll shows young men in the US are more at risk for gambling addiction than the general population
A new study shows 10% of young men in the U.S. show behavior that indicates a gambling problem, compared to 3% of the general populationYesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Bureau of Prisons says it's adding staff and making fixes at jail where Sean 'Diddy' Combs is held
The Bureau of Prisons has increased staffing at the federal jail in New York City where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated amid criticism of poor conditions and violenceYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deaths2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
I tried the £299 full-body scan that checks health risks in minutes
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek hopes his latest brainchild, the Neko Body Scan, will revolutionise healthcare. In the 2016 movie Passengers, the crew of a spacecraft bound for a distant planet had ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
The Big Question: when should workers gain full employment rights?
This week, the FT wants to know your view on Labour’s plan for workplace reforms in the UK2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
New blood test could help spot children at risk of serious illnesses, study finds
Lipid analysis using existing machines could give warning of type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease, researchers say . Scientists say a new blood test that analyses lipids could make it easier to ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Can you risk no Haaland? FPL tips & team of the week
If there was ever a week to back against goal machine Erling Haaland in FPL, then it is this one when he comes up against Arsenal's mean defence, writes Thomas Woods.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Private equity firms seek new terms to increase payouts on deals
Lenders are pushing back on ‘high-water ebitda’ provisions and most have been excised from terms2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Warner Music Increases Layoff Plans
The entertainment conglomerate now expects to cut its workforce by 13%, or about 750 employees—up from a 10% reduction.2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Diamond League track and field meets increase prize money to highest level for 2025
The Diamond League will increase prize money almost one-third from previous years.4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Microsoft Lays Off 650 Videogame Workers
The terminations mark the latest round of job cuts for game employees since the software giant’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.September 12 - Microsoft