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Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers
A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.The New York Times - 7h -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - 3h -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - 2h -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - 1h -
Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers joined one-day wave of strikes
Yahoo News - 8h -
Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers
A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.The New York Times - 29m -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - 18h -
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...The Guardian - 7h -
Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - 3h -
This Giving Tuesday, Workplace Giving Could Be Getting a Boost
Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday offers companies a chance to give back. Here’s a look at the state of workplace giving in 2024.Inc. - 17m -
Charities see an uptick in giving. This Giving Tuesday, they can thank retirees for that.
Older Americans can still do a better job of donating in a tax-advantageous way, experts said.MarketWatch - 3h -
5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule
In a landmark case, a court ruled that the women, now in their 70s and 80s, who were taken from their parents in Belgian Congo, were victims of a crime against humanity.The New York Times - 23h -
6 Best Cyber Monday Deals for Sex Toys (2024) | WIRED
Shop the hottest sex tech deals this Cyber Monday—innovative toys at tempting prices that'll make you tingle with excitement.Wired - 19h -
Milton Jones: ‘I was heckled by Paul Weller and Robbie Williams at the same gig!’
The standup on the power of strange shirts, the importance of never Googling yourself and how he came to specialise in one-liners. How did you get into comedy? I tried to be an actor, but nobody ...The Guardian - 9h -
Why Making the Same Decisions Over and Over Led Stellantis’ CEO to Resign
The departure of Carlos Tavares from the automotive giant he helped create follows his inability to move on from previously successful strategies when faced with new, shifting challenges.Inc. - 3h -
Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violating ceasefire
U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could deteriorate less than a week after it went into effect. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is ...CBS News - 17h -
WATCH: Family dog gives college student special welcome home
Wallace the dachshund couldn't get enough of Lexi, who was returning home for break from Illinois State University.ABC News - 19h -
Bears explain Matt Eberflus' awkward press conference that took place hours before his firing, announce coaching changes
Bears decision-makers were still meeting about Eberflus' future during his Friday presser, so they didn't see any reason Eberflus shouldn't meet with the media.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Watch live: Biden gives remarks touting US, Angola relationship
President Biden is delivering remarks from the National Slave Museum in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday morning, focusing on the relationship between the U.S. and the southern African nation. His ...The Hill - 3h -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - 4h -
Oppenheimer And Other Christopher Nolan 4K Blu-Rays Are Cheap For Cyber Monday
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was one of the best films of 2023, and now’s your chance to bring it to your home theater for cheap. Oppenheimer (4K UHD) is just $13 (was $22) for Cyber Monday, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity
Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.BBC News - 6h -
Watch WIRED’s Big Interview Event Right Here
On December 3, WIRED is sitting down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.Wired - 7h -
These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now
According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.VentureBeat - 6h -
‘Contrarians aren’t being rewarded,’ and short sellers of U.S. stocks are giving up, says Citigroup
Strategists at Citigroup say investors are increasingly giving up on bets against the U.S. stock market.MarketWatch - 7h -
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exportsABC News - 8h -
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applicationsABC News - 6h -
Why Mets, other smart teams are interested in free agent Walker Buehler despite miserable 2024 MLB season
Buehler put up career-worst numbers during the regular season but that's not his whole storyCBS Sports - 5h -
Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 13: Bryce Young's ascension continues
The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benchedCBS Sports - 5h -
Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others
NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.ESPN - 4h -
Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts
What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.MarketWatch - 3h -
Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others
It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.VentureBeat - 1h -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - 22h -
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular seasonABC News - 20h -
Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique CaprilesABC News - 21h -
Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations
The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.The New York Times - 37m -
Deion Sanders Said the Heisman Trophy Was ‘Clinched.’ He Might Be Right.
The race for college football’s prestigious award is all but over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4h
