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Remote working is isolating and joyless. Yet still we refuse to go into the office

Remote working is isolating and joyless. Yet still we refuse to go into the office

Humans are social creatures. But what happens when they are deprived of social contact? We have been conducting an experiment for the last three years. At first, the experiment was forced on us, but when

Top 10 Poorest City in Massachusetts 2024

Top 10 Poorest City in Massachusetts 2024

According to recently released Census projections, the median household income in Massachusetts in 2020 was $84,385, making it the third-wealthiest state behind Maryland ($87,063) and New Jersey ($85,245). According to the American Community Survey's 5-year

World Refugee Crisis: Closer Look at Refugee Hotspots 2023

World Refugee Crisis: Closer Look at Refugee Hotspots 2023

Welcome to a sobering journey into the center of the refugee crisis, one of the world's most urgent issues at the moment. In 2023, millions of people found themselves displaced and sought refuge in foreign

“We Are Here to Tell You….” Femicide in Mexico

“We Are Here to Tell You….” Femicide in Mexico

After being stabbed 37 times by her ex-partner, Jeysol Amaya required two months of intensive care. Along with the hospital and legal costs she racked up in her pursuit of justice, Amaya is still working

NI civil servants consider general strike in September over ‘insulting’ pay offer

NI civil servants consider general strike in September over ‘insulting’ pay offer

Feeling angry and insulted, Northern Ireland's civil servants are considering a general strike over pay in September to ensure the message gets across, Carmel Gates, the general secretary of the Nipsa trade union, has said.

Shadowy Club recently affiliated with Clarence Thomas is being sued in California for multiple labor violations

Shadowy Club recently affiliated with Clarence Thomas is being sued in California for multiple labor violations

A class action lawsuit brought by servers against The Bohemian Club, an exclusive club for men in California that includes former presidents, alleges labor violations.  The exclusive club occasionally makes headlines, mostly because of its

Conservative MPs Demand Drastic Reduction in Overseas Workers, Students, and Refugees

Conservative MPs Demand Drastic Reduction in Overseas Workers, Students, and Refugees

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has received a 12-point proposal from Conservative MPs, notably those from the "red wall" who were elected in 2017 and 2019. The plan calls for a dramatic decrease

Neglecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: The UK’s Inadequate Support System

Neglecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: The UK’s Inadequate Support System

More than 50 asylum seekers, many of whom have disabilities, are currently staying in a former care facility in Essex, England, without having access to adequate assistance or services. Despite the UK government's commitment to

Least Developed & Poorest Cities In California For 2024

Least Developed & Poorest Cities In California For 2024

If you think about California, thoughts of Sacramento, scenic landscapes, and some of the friendliest people you'll meet anywhere in the state. However, California, like many states, has some areas that are struggling with low

Staff at Switzerland’s second-busiest airport end strike over pay after deal reached with management

Staff at Switzerland’s second-busiest airport end strike over pay after deal reached with management

About a thousand workers at Geneva Airport, which is Switzerland's second-busiest, launched an industrial action early on Friday morning, disrupting air traffic for around four hours. Dozens of flights got cancelled, eventually affecting thousands of