Chinese Company to Single Workers: Get Married or Get Out
As China’s government worries about the falling birthrate, some private employers have ordered workers to do their part, or else.
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My husband and I have been married for 18 years. We share a son — and my husband has a daughter. Why should they get an equal inheritance?
“This year she got married, and I was completely left out of any planning, bridal-shower and wedding activities.”MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Low-paid workers to get right to 80% of salary in sick pay
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.BBC News - 2d -
Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice
The policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means.BBC News - 1d -
‘It could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’: the best vibrators, tested
From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available, and rates her top 16 models (she tested 53). I could write here about how almost a fifth of ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence
Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut ...GameSpot - 5d -
Welcome to the Zero Sum Era. Now How Do We Get Out?
Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture.The New York Times - 3d -
DOGE boss Musk doubles down on federal worker threat: Submit what you did list or get fired
Elon Musk has been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending and the federal employee headcount, an effort known as DOGE.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
'I want to get the truth out there' - 14-year-old Southport survivor on why she is speaking now
A teenager who survived the Southport attack has told the BBC she wants to speak out to get "the truth out there".BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Southport attack yoga teacher: 'If I didn't get out, everyone was going to die'
Leanne Lucas and a teenage girl give the first survivors' accounts from within the room where three children were fatally stabbed last summer.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Zak Brown tells Christian Horner to get over it after Red Bull boss hits out at Max Verstappen boos
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hit out at the “disappointing” booing of his driver Max Verstappen at last week’s glitzy Formula One season launch event at the O2 in London. But rival ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Emotionally Intelligent People Use a Brilliant 3-Word Phrase to Learn, Remember, and Get More Out of Life
When you’re running a business, it can be difficult to take time off. Use this slogan to reset your priorities.Inc. - 4d -
Demi Moore Gets Best Actress Nomination (Finally!) for a Role That Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
At 62, she believed a big award ‘wasn’t something that I was allowed to have.’ When is it time to let go of your notion of success?Inc. - 3d -
Kevin Durant on Suns' effort after getting blown out by Timberwolves: 'We embarrassed ourselves'
Phoenix allowed 44 points by Anthony Edwards and dropped four games behind the final spot for a play-in tournament bid.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
TGL: Tiger Woods' team gets eliminated from playoffs, but has fun on the way out
Atlanta Drive GC dusted Woods' Jupiter Links GC, but fun was had nonetheless.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
'Getting them out fast': Trump asks Congress to send him funds to advance deportation
During his first speech before Congress of his second term, President Donald Trump discussed border patrol protection, the recent signing of the Laken Riley Act, and his proposed request to ...NBC News - 14h -
Get Over Here And Check Out These New Mortal Kombat 11 Funko Pops
Funko has a new set of Mortal Kombat collectibles on the way, and if you consider Mortal Kombat 11 to be the best game in the series, then you'll want to get over here and check these out. Three ...GameSpot - 1h -
Who Gets to Own Scotland?
A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Company does about-face after telling employees they could be fired if still single by September
A company in China has rolled back a policy threatening never-married and divorced employees with termination if they were still single by the end of September, after pushback from the public as ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump layoff plan gets reprieve
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Judge gives Trump go-ahead on mass layoffs A federal judge refused a request from ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Waves are getting bigger. Is the world ready?
Southern Ocean waves are growing larger and faster, threatening coastlines. But some scientists think they could help turn the tide in the climate crisis. In his remarkable memoir of his life ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Wall Street Is Getting Antsy With Trump
The contrasting reactions between the overflow and V.I.P. areas at a Trump event encapsulated the finance world’s worries about the new administration’s first month.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Roblox gets a speed boost on Chromebooks
Roblox is taking flight on Chromebook as the platform is giving a speed boost to the immersive gaming and creation platform.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump singled me out for ruining women’s sport. This is my response to him | Austin Killips
The president talks about trans athletes ‘invading’ women’s sports, while doing nothing at all to elevate, fund or support women athletes. Earlier this month, Donald Trump singled me out. In ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference singles out officer who tangled with ex-Proud Boys leader
Enrique Tarrio denies involvement despite organizers attributing threat to someone claiming to be ‘Enrique T’. Attendees of a center-right political conference in Washington DC were forced to ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Betty White is getting her own postage stamp
Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in March with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Bivol gets revenge, edges Beterbiev by decision
Dmitry Bivol evened the score with rival Artur Beterbiev, taking the rematch by majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Football hooligan Met detective gets banning order
Arsenal fan Det Con Gordon Irikefe threw a flare into a crowd and chanted about a tragedy.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Embiid gets imaging on knee; 76ers mull options
Joel Embiid and the Sixers continue to discuss how best to proceed but Nick Nurse said the former MVP center has not been ruled out for the year yet.ESPN - Feb. 24 -
GM: Steelers want to get deal done with Pickens
Steelers general manager Omar Khan emphasized the team's desire to retain top vertical threat George Pickens on Tuesday.ESPN - Feb. 25 -
Why are more younger adults getting cancer?
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Dolphins, Vikings get top grades in NFLPA survey
The Dolphins and Vikings earned top marks in the NFLPA's annual survey for the second year in a row.ESPN - 6d -
Mourinho gets 4-game ban for derby comments
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Istanbul ...ESPN - 5d -
How To Get The Best Monster Hunter Wilds Armor
Among all the options, we feel that the Guardian Ebony and Guardian Arkveld are the best armors in Monster Hunter Wilds . These are our picks for the Low Rank segment of the game, though you do ...GameSpot - 4d -
The Delightful Cozy Game Islanders Is Getting A Sequel
It's been almost five years since Islanders gave cozy-game lovers a casually engaging city-building experience. Now, Coatsink has announced that a sequel, Islanders: New Shores, is coming to ...GameSpot - 4d -
I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - Stoney
Former England captain Casey Stoney tells BBC Sport how she and her family have rebuilt their lives after her sacking by San Diego Wave left them effectively homeless.BBC News - 3d -
Mateta gets 25 stitches after 'reckless challenge'
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after being kicked in the face by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts eight minutes into Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash.ESPN - 2d
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Trump Administration Is Frustrated Over Pace of Deportations
President Trump’s promise to launch the largest deportation operation in U.S. history is colliding with the practical difficulties of detaining people and transporting them across the globe.The New York Times - 34m -
After Days of Coaching, Zelensky Seeks a Path to Trump’s Good Graces
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