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Gov. Hochul's GOP rival Blakeman calls NY vaccine bill 'un-American'
Caroline Lewis
Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican rival Bruce Blakeman are staking out different stances on vaccines, with a newly passed mandate for children waiting in the wings. Lawmakers in Albany recently p ...[Continue Reading]
Gothamist
3 days ago
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Half of workers worry AI will still take their job as new report claims use of agents soars 90% in just a year
Craig Hale
<ul><li>Nearly half of UK workers fear job losses, but agent usage continues to grow</li><li>Workers are also worried about workplace monitoring</li><li>Human oversight remains key, but worker retrai ...[Continue Reading]
TechRadar
1 day ago
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United Flight Attendant Stops Boarding Twice To Make Coach Passengers Move Bags From First Class Bins
View from the Wing
A United Express regional jet first class passenger seated at the bulkhead boarded early and found the first class overhead bin already full. The flight attendant in the front galley discovered eco ...[Continue Reading]
Viewfromthewing.com
1 day ago
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Green Growth Claims Are Overstated Our Study Shows Three Reasons Why
Conor Gallagher
Conor here: Perhaps what the authors call the holy grail of environmental policy (economic growth with less emissions) needs a rethink. Sooner rather than later theyll have no choice as global warmin ...[Continue Reading]
Nakedcapitalism.com
1 day ago
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Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and havenots
Stefan Szymanski
In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be grabbed for $475. Adjusted for inflation, that would be $131 ...[Continue Reading]
Salon
1 day ago
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Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government
Al Jazeera Staff
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated Adrian Vestea, a National Liberal Party member and former mayor, as prime minister to form a new government after the previous choice for the post withdre ...[Continue Reading]
Al Jazeera English
1 day ago