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Retiring in your 60s is becoming an impossible goal. Is 75 the new 65?
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- People are living longer, and daily life is getting more expensive. As a result, it may be time to rethink the timeline for leaving the workforce.
Personal growth1 min read - BBC
Inside the US plan to get food into Gaza by sea
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- The U.S. plans to build a floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza in order to alleviate the critical shortage of food and other supplies.
World Affairs4 min read - BBC
Not all employers are tolerating Gen Z's laid-back language
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- Gen Z's casual communication style is causing tension in workplaces, with some employers viewing it as unprofessional. This is particularly challenging for younger workers who value authenticity and self-expression, and who have grown up with less exposure to formal communication due to the influence of social media.
Business6 min read - BBC
Talking on the Moon: The quest to establish lunar wi-fi
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- SSTL is working towards becoming a commercial provider of communications for lunar spacecraft and landers, aiming to alleviate congestion on NASA's Deep Space Network and ESA's Estrack network.
Tech1 min read - BBC
Netanyahu is a survivor, but his problems are stacking up
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism for his handling of the Mount Meron disaster and the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
World Affairs4 min read - BBC
The trendy second-hand clothing market is huge and still growing – yet nobody is turning a profit
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- The pre-owned clothing market is growing rapidly, with two-thirds of U.K. millennials shopping second-hand and two in five items in Gen Z's closets being pre-owned. However, despite the growth, many second-hand clothing businesses are struggling to turn a profit due to high labour costs and the declining quality of donated clothing.
Business5 min read - BBC
The new costs of travel that tourists should know
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- Tourist taxes are becoming increasingly common worldwide, with destinations such as Barcelona, Bali, Venice and Hawaii introducing or increasing such charges. These taxes are often used to fund conservation efforts, promote tourism and support sustainability initiatives.
News4 min read - BBC
DEI is a lightning rod for controversy – but the practice isn't dead
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- Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have become increasingly controversial in the U.S., with high-profile figures such as Elon Musk and Bill Ackman criticising them. These initiatives aim to support and include people of various backgrounds in the workplace, and have been a core part of many businesses' strategies.
Business6 min read - BBC
Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI
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- Gambling firms are increasingly using artificial intelligence to enhance customer experience, with companies like EquinEdge and Betby using AI to analyse data and to tailor the experience for gamblers.
Tech4 min read - BBC
Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop?
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- The European Union is introducing Digital Product Passports to improve sustainability. DPPs capture data about the environmental impact of products, their composition, their production and history. Industrial and electric vehicle batteries will be the first products to have mandatory DPPs from 2027, with other product categories expected to follow by 2030.
Tech5 min read - BBC
'Office culture' as we know it is dead. Workers have other ideas
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- Generation Z, often referred to as the "activist generation", is demanding more accountability in the workplace, including amenities like gender-neutral toilets, eco-friendly snack options, and community-building office spaces.
Business1 min read - BBC
Climate change is altering this Arctic language
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- The Sami languages, spoken by the indigenous Sami people in the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, are intricately tied to their traditional way of life, including activities such as fishing and reindeer herding. These languages have a highly specialized vocabulary, with more than 300 words for snow and multiple words for different types of reindeer and weather patterns.
Science8 min read - BBC
Crowds chant defiance as they bid farewell to Navalny
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- Thousands of Russians attended the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in jail on Feb. 16. Despite warnings from authorities that any protest would be illegal, police didn't intervene as the crowd chanted Navalny's name and slogans against President Putin.
World Affairs4 min read - BBC
Gen Alpha are ready to spend – and they want to be treated like adults
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- Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2024, is more brand-aware than ever and prefers to shop at the same stores as their millennial parents.
Economy7 min read - BBC
AI could make the four-day workweek inevitable
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- AI tools are contributing to the possibility of a four-day work week in some industries. However, this will require companies to be supportive and innovative and to trust their employees,
Tech1 min read - BBC
Why some animals have evolved a sense of humor
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- A study by the University of California Los Angeles has found that great apes -- our closest living relatives -- engage in teasing behaviour similar to that of young human children. The researchers observed 18 distinct teasing behaviours, including poking, hitting, hindering movement, body slamming and pulling on a body part.
Science6 min read - BBC
For high-earning workers, it's hard to break free from 'golden handcuffs'
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- The concept of "golden handcuffs" refers to the practice of companies offering high salaries and luxury perks to keep their best employees, often causing the personal lives and mental health of those people to suffer. This practice has been around for as long as organisations have existed, with the term first originating in 1976.
Business4 min read - BBC
'I Will Survive': The surprising history of the ultimate break-up song
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- Gloria Gaynor's 1978 disco hit, "I Will Survive," is the subject of a new documentary about her life. The song, which is synonymous with Gaynor, is known for its message of strength, empowerment and resilience.
Culture8 min read - BBC
Finnair sparks controversy by weighing its passengers
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- Finnair has launched a voluntary programme to weigh passengers and their hand luggage before boarding to gather more accurate data on the weight of its flights. The Finnish Pilots Association supports the initiative, saying that it will provide more accurate values for performance calculations, including takeoff, landing, climb performance and fuel usage.
News3 min read - BBC
Forget the 9-to-5 and embrace 'chronoworking'
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- The concept of "chronoworking" is gaining popularity among workers seeking flexible work arrangements post-Covid-19. This approach allows employees to choose their work schedules based on their personal "chronotypes" or natural sleep times, which can enhance productivity.
Personal growth1 min read
