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Freelance Market 2026: Canadian Freelancers Face Growing Financial Dissatisfaction and Lack of Political Support
A Political Crisis of Confidence One of the most significant findings of this report is the sharp decline in trust toward policymakers. Today, 75% of Canadian freelancers report not being satisfied with the level of political support they receive…
SoundBetter's New Storefront Helps Music Creators Earn Beyond Freelance Work
The modern independent music career increasingly relies on multiple income streams. Production services, sample packs, teaching, mentorship, and digital tools have all become part of how working creators sustain themselves. Recognizing the…
I was rejected for 200 jobs and even work experience - I have a PhD
A highly educated woman with a PhD spent 16 months submitting more than 200 applications and kept getting rejected - even from work experience. It left her in limbo despite a stellar academic career - and now she is saddled with tens of thousands…
American journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
The US journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, according to an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation. Kittleson was freed in the afternoon, said the official, who…
Thailand Travel Guide: Food, Culture, Temples & Safety Insights
Was Thailand unsafe, sleazy, repetitious with one Buddhist temple melding into the next? A ho-hum, underwhelming destination of smelly food and trashy shopping? A family from Navi Mumbai -- parents, daughter and the daughter's friend -- went to…
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,' her employer says
Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she worked as a freelance contributor. Viral surveillance footage appeared to show…
US journalist kidnapped in Iraq to be freed in bombshell move
American journalist Shelly Kittleson - who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week - is set to be released in a bombshell move. Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a post on Telegram that the decision came 'in appreciation of the…
I have three degrees but I've been betrayed by the job market
A woman with three degrees was left 'betrayed' by the job market after it took 16 months and more than 200 applications to land an entry-level role - forcing her to juggle a second job to 'make ends meet.' Sarah Dallas, 32, graduated with a PhD in…
Iran-backed militia says it will release kidnapped American journalist
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is set to be released by a powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia after she was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week. Kataib Hezbollah said Tuesday that its decision to release her came “in…
ADX : Industrial ATtiny1616 board, Arduino IDE Ready
Developing a Robust Industrial Arduino with ATtiny1616 My goal is to develop a reliable, industrial-grade Arduino (software) compatible board. While many development boards are excellent for rapid prototyping, they often lack the robustness…
'Gripping' revenge thriller hailed as 'unforgettable' is now trending on Netflix UK
A 2020 neo-Western thriller starring Yellowstone 's Kevin Costner and Phantom Thread 's Lesley Manville has become a quiet hit on Netflix UK, where it's now the second most-watched movie on the platform after being added last week. In the middle of…
Daily MLB Expert Picks: Baseball Predictions for April 7
Jared Hochman • Content Manager 16+ years betting experience Our best bets today are backing star starting pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kevin Gausman, and Cam Schlittler... while expecting the regression monster to attack Matthew Liberatore…
Inside Francis Bourgeois' relationship with girlfriend of over 5 years
Francis Bourgeois is making his TV comeback and fans are keen to know more about the viral trainspotter's personal life. The Gen Z star, whose real name is Luke Nicolson, is teaming up with former Top Gear presenter Chris Harris for a new show…
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies, aged 64 - 'Please continue to enjoy my father's works with a smile in the future'
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the influential creator behind legendary beat-'em-up series Double Dragon and River City (Kunio-kun), has died aged 64. Kishimoto's video game career began in the early 80s, when he joined developer DataEast and directed…
Shelly Kittleson update: Iran-backed militia to free abducted US journalist
The powerful Iran -backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah released American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday. The…
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