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Northern Ballet commits to live music and protections for freelance musicians
Jul 16, 202611:40 by Hattie Fisk The now-ended dispute with Northern Ballet involved multiple protests outside venues. Photo: David Parry Northern Ballet Sinfonia and the Musicians' Union have negotiated a new collective agreement to put terms and…
New Data: AI Is Making Your Human Skills More Valuable
Upwork's 2026 Future Workforce Index reveals the human skills separating top earners from everyone else using AI. AI power users need human skills more than ever According to new data released this week from Upwork, freelance knowledge work is on…
8bitdo's Latest Phone Accessory Is a Clip-on, Game Boy-Like Controller
8BitDo has a new mobile controller accessory that clips onto your smartphone, and makes it look like there's half a Game Boy snapped onto the bottom third of your screen. It's called the 8BitDo FlipPad, and it's up for preorder for just $30. There…
More like OneMinus - Beloved Android Phone-Maker OnePlus Is Exiting the U.S. and European Market
The maker of the best Android phone around – the OnePlus 15 – is not long for these shores. OnePlus has announced that it is departing the U.S. and European mobile phone markets. That means none of its new phones will be released in…
How Orcar redefines car rental industry
The rental car lot at Jeju International Airport is one of those places where the gap between Korea's tourist ambitions and its infrastructure becomes painfully visible. Foreign visitors arrive clutching international driving permits, only to…
Women entrepreneurs are less likely to leverage AI-but more likely to benefit from it
Men are more likely than women to leverage AI when launching or running a business, but female entrepreneurs who embrace the technology are more likely to see a productivity boost. That's according to a new study by online HR services provider…
Kalshi draws backlash over Jackie Robinson prediction market ad
(The Center Square) – Kalshi faces backlash for an America 250 advertising campaign that asks users to imagine betting on whether Major League Baseball would end racial segregation. Veteran journalist Hazel Trice Edney accused the prediction…
Designers Can't Get Enough of This Cheerful Tile Trend
The right tiles can completely change the feeling of a room. Some tiles evoke an ultra-modern feel, while others have a vintage charm. One tile pattern is seeing a revival in today's homes, according to the pros. Designers shared that the…
I'm 52 and can't find a full-time job. I wasn't prepared for the shame of no longer being seen as a viable candidate.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jodi Lynn Karpes, a 52-year-old public relations professional who lives in West Palm Beach, Florida. It's been edited for length and clarity. I'm 52, and I've been working in public relations…
Your Guide To Self-Employment With A Disability
If you receive SSDI and are considering self-employment, the Ticket to Work (TTW) Program can help you pursue your business with more confidence. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that helps eligible beneficiaries pursue employment…
How To Make Sure Human Writing Stands Out In The AI Era
Beyond changing how written content gets created, AI has also changed how people read it. Today, even thoughtful, original writing can be dismissed as AI-generated content if it feels too polished, predictable or generic. For agency professionals…
I struggled to negotiate higher pay early on in my career. My mentor taught me a simple trick to make it easier.
When I was making a big jump from agency life to client-side work many years ago, I was elated by the offer. It was a higher base salary plus much more in an annual and long-term bonus plan. I discussed the offer with my mentor over dinner at a…
Prince Harry finally answers the question: 'What do you actually do?
Prince Harry has revealed what he actually does for a living since stepping away from his royal duties, listing multiple roles that he does on a regular basis. In a recent appearance on The Traitors star Joe Marler 's podcast, Joe Marler Will See…
Speedboat killer charged with attacking new girlfriend after prison release
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been charged by police with attacking a new girlfriend, new parole board documents reveal. The callous Romeo is facing two counts of ABH, criminal damage, intentional suffocation and controlling and coercive…
I've already used Australia's new digital entry card. Here's what you need to know
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. There was a time when I lived overseas that the ritual of filling out the paper entry card to Australia would stir emotion in me. It represented…
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