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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…
NMG shutdown: employees grapple with uncertain future
Three weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country's largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom…
Think Your Skills Will Get You Hired? Companies Are Tracking This Hidden Metric Too.
Fiverr is an online marketplace that connects businesses and individuals with freelancers offering services. In a new study, researchers analyzed over 11 million Fiverr transactions. They found a correlation between how quickly a job-seeker…
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…
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…
Socialism's rise inside the Democratic Party now threatens the American Dream
The latest wave of socialist victories in Democrat primaries in New York and elsewhere should be a wake-up call for Americans across the country. For years, many people dismissed socialism as a fringe movement within the Democrat Party.
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…
Video: African nations on cusp of stablecoin revolution
Visa's Michael Berner, group country manager of Southern and Eastern Africa, outlines the future of stablecoins, digital payments, financial inclusion and how AI is fueling the rise of agentic commerce. #visa #agenticai Stablecoins will have a…
Legal aid warning issued as restrictions create 'high risk' of wrongful convictions
MPs have warned that tough access to legal aid is creating an 'unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice ', with as many as half of defendants facing prison in magistrates' court cases forced to appear without legal representation. The…
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 don't think I'll ever retire': the workers struggling to save for old age
“I am 35 and have essentially nothing saved for my future, which is a huge concern.” Sarah* works in library services in Oxford – full-time at one library and part-time at another. She has saved £5,000 into her pension.
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…
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