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Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

US - In April, Twitter agreed to sell the company to the world's richest man, Elon Musk. However, the deal fell through after Musk claimed he was misled by Twitter about the amount of spam

Ports in eastern China at standstill as typhoon Muifa closes in

Ports in eastern China at standstill as typhoon Muifa closes in

China - Typhoon Muifa intensified on Tuesday as it moved towards the twin port cities of Ningbo and Zhoushan, which are China's second busiest ports in terms of transshipment. Authorities in China's eastern province of

Nearly 24% Women In Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises’ Workforce: Study

Nearly 24% Women In Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises’ Workforce: Study

Global - Only 24 percent of the workforce in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) comprise women, according to the recent study undertaken by staffing and recruitment firm CIEL Human Resources Services. According to the

5 ways to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace

5 ways to create an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace

Global - A recent Gallup poll shows that about 5.6% of the US population, or nearly 18 million American adults, are LGBTQ+. However, while many companies say diversity and inclusion is a priority, LGBTQ+ professionals

Blinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpart

Blinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpart

US - The U.S. State Department said in a statement Monday that Blinken noted "endless appreciation for working with Mexico" in his discussions with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

Denmark’s ban on Hijabs attracts backlash from Human Rights groups

Denmark’s ban on Hijabs attracts backlash from Human Rights groups

Denmark - Danish Commission for the Forgotten Women's Struggle, a group affiliated with the country's ruling Social Democratic Party, declared on Monday that it would essentially outlaw hijabs for women in all Danish elementary schools

Is Consumer Services A Good Career Path In 2022?

Is Consumer Services A Good Career Path In 2022?

Global - In recent years, there have been many inquiries about vacancies. One of the most common questions people ask when looking for a job is whether customer service is a good career. The answer

3 children died after they were found unresponsive on New York City shoreline

3 children died after they were found unresponsive on New York City shoreline

US - A 30-year-old woman, believed to be the mother of a 7-year-old boy, a 4-year-old girl and a 3.5-month-old girl, is being questioned at the local police station. This was announced on Monday morning

Six Syrian refugees including infants found dead on a migrant boat in Italy

Six Syrian refugees including infants found dead on a migrant boat in Italy

Italy - Six Syrian refugees, including two infants and a child, have been found dead on a migrant boat in Italy, according to the United Nations refugee agency.  The migrant boat arrived in the Sicilian

The jobs employers just can’t fill

The jobs employers just can’t fill

Global - In the US, Bureau of Labor Statistics data for August 2022 shows the labor force participation rate 1.0 percentage points below February 2020 levels. In other words, people quit, and in some sectors