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South Africa has the world's second-smallest freelancer gender pay gap
South Africa has one of the smallest gender pay gaps among freelance workers on major global online platforms. South Africa has one of the smallest gender pay gaps among freelance workers on major global online platforms. This, according to a new…
This Minimal 'Zero-AI' Macropad Was Built for the Way Freelancers Really Work
Our obsession with productivity has created a technology landscape that values data over discipline. We are encouraged to believe the path to better work is paved with more features, more integrations, and more automation, leading to tools that are…
Netflix's 'classic' new rom-com that 'gives you what you want' climbs trending chart
It looks like people are in the mood for a romantic comedy, as Netflix's new film Office Romance is the streamer's number one film worldwide at the moment, following its release on Friday. The film stars Jennifer Lopez as the CEO of her family's…
UK £1,000 tax update as HMRC issues new alert
HMRC has issued guidance to people across Britain to ensure they don't overlook completing a vital check. Millions of UK workers with side hustles, rental income or freelance earnings are being urged to check if they need to file a tax return…
ICLN: A Clean Correction In Clean Energy, Buy The Dip (NASDAQ:ICLN)
I reiterate a buy rating on iShares Global Clean Energy ETF after a 10% pullback, viewing it as a buying opportunity. ICLN has delivered a 29% YTD return, outperforming the S&P 500, fueled by AI momentum and high global oil & gas prices. Valuation…
34% of Americans Panic-Sell During Market Drops. The Cost: 27% in Missed Gains
34% of Americans panic-sell during market drops; those who exited in March 2026 at a VIX of 31 forfeited an 11% S&P 500 recovery. Millennials withdraw during volatility at a rate of 67% versus just 8% for boomers, who have accumulated more…
Mel B addresses rumoured axed Spice Girls documentary for Netflix
Pop icon Mel B has addressed speculation about a Spice Girls documentary that was reportedly axed. According to Metro, Netflix was previously considering a show about the '90s girl group, following the success of David and Victoria Beckham's…
Love Island's Molly-Mae confirms new baby's sex in sweet video with Bambi
Love Island 's Molly-Mae Hague has announced the sex of her new baby via a sweet social media video. The reality star recently gave birth to her second child with boxer Tommy Fury, who she met on the dating show in 2019. In a joint Instagram post…
Love Island fans brand two boys 'green flags' amid secret bombshell escape
Love Island organised a secret escape for the male Islanders tonight, as two new bombshells arrived to turn some heads. But while some boys were all too happy to sneak out, others were praised by fans for their loyalty to their current partners. In…
Emilia Clarke knows nobody liked her Star Wars or Terminator movies
Emilia Clarke 's impressive career has seen her starring as a number of beloved characters, including Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones. But while portraying the Mother of Dragons landed her several awards (and even more nominations), not all…
State of Decay 3 Confirmed for PS5 as Undead Labs Stops Short of Delivering Release Date
State of Decay 3 will launch for both PS5 and Xbox Series X | S when it arrives sometime in 2027. This July marks six years since the third entry in the zombie survival franchise was announced, with today's Xbox Games Showcase delivering the most…
Power is back with next spin-off confirmed, with new chapter that's 'biggest yet'
Starz is adding another spin-off to its ever-expanding Power universe, with a new chapter that promises to be the 'biggest yet'. According to Deadline, Power: Legacy will focus on Tariq St Patrick and Tommy Egan as they team up to conquer New York…
No work and running out of ideas - help!
I am 55 and never thought I'd be in this position, but I realise now that years of doing a bit of a 'made up' job has put me here and I don't know what to do. I am under-qualified (didn't go to University as I was offered a full-time job at the BBC…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes the First Movie to Pass $1 Billion at the Box Office in 2026
It took some time, but The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. Nintendo and Illumination's Mario movie sequel took 10 weekends to pass the coveted movie milestone (via Deadline). Although that…
Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly's returning thriller confirms release date as first-look pics land
Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly's Paramount + crime thriller The Crow Girl promises 'chilling reveals' and 'darker cases' as the streamer confirms a summer release. Along with first-look pictures, Paramount+ has shared that the series will return on…
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