Longyearbyen, the largest city in Svalbard on May 2, 2022. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago by the North Pole, is one of the world's only visa-free zones. But residents who can't support themselves or find housing can be expelled by the governor. Insider spoke with four locals (one of whom was […]
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I spent years writing about women at work. Then I had a baby — and an existential crisis.
Writing about the challenges of working parenthood didn't fully prepare the author for the transition. The author is not pictured. AE Pictures Inc./Getty Images I'm a careers-and-leadership reporter and I often write about women's experiences at work. When I had a baby, I thought I'd be prepared for the transition to working parenthood. I wasn't. […]
For virus tracking, wastewater is liquid gold. Scientists hope that work isn’t flushed away
For more than two years, research teams across the country — and around the world — have been using human waste to monitor rising and falling SARS-CoV-2 levels. The same sewage surveillance systems can track pathogens from polio to monkeypox. So what’s the future of wastewater testing?
Seeking nominations for the top brands for micro influencers to work with
Emma Cortes is a full-time micro influencer based in Seattle. Holly Phan Photography Micro influencers have fewer than 100,000 followers on a given social media platform. We want to hear from you on the top brands these creators should work with. Submit your nomination through this google form (or below) by September 21, 2022. Despite […]
Germany commits $67 billion to aid energy companies hurt by soaring prices as European countries work to combat crisis
Cooling towers at Uniper's coal-fired power plant in Germany. Fabian Strauch/picture alliance via Getty Images Germany pledged €67 billion ($ 66.9 billion) in funding to assist utility companies, the FT reported. The money will be redeployed from a COVID-19 bailout fund established to help companies avoid insolvency. Gas importers have been forced to pay higher […]
SEAL Team Recap: Did Bravo Work Out the Kinks in Time to Save Ray?
This Wednesday in the SEAL Team fall finale, it was all hands on deck — and we do mean all — when Ray went missing after the suicide bombing of the Tunisian cafe. In the immediate wake of last week’s shocking explosion, we saw the charred and crumbled cafe, and Ray’s body on the floor […]
‘It doesn’t work!’ Piers Morgan slams Sadiq Khan over Covid test and trace failures
One wrote: “Not a huge fan of Khan but first time for a while I have heard some actual common sense spoken on national TV by a person in a position of authority, clear and precise no waffle.” While a second shared: “I never agreed with Mr Khan. But for once this guy is spot […]
Phillip Schofield left ‘heartbroken’ in emotional This Morning chat with out of work actor
Speaking about their career prospects at the start of the year, Anna-Jane admitted there was plenty in the pipeline but now it’s all been cancelled. “Immediately just gone,” Anna-Jane told Holly and Phillip. “(Jobs) are few and far between concerts but they’re very lucrative and now they’re just gone – terrifying prospect .” However, Anna-Jane […]
Transplant Sneak Peek: Bashir Impresses on His First Day of Work
RELATED STORIES First day jitters at work? Nah, Transplant‘s Dr. Bashir Hamed (played by Jett‘s Hamza Haq) displays nothing of the sort on Tuesday’s episode (NBC, 10/9c) of the transplanted Canadian medical drama. In TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the installment, titled “Tell Me Who You Are,” Bashir — who was a doctor in Syria […]
How Technology Has Changed Workplaces
Gone are the days when workplaces were plagued by a lot of paperwork, congested meeting rooms, hassles of being present, heavy expenses to reach out to the clients, and sluggish communication. The influx of new technology has simplified and streamlined all these things. Technological advancements have facilitated businesses in operating their tasks easily and conducting […]