• Business

    A Guide to Flexible Work and Freelance Opportunities

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Key Takeaways Definition of Gig Economy: The gig economy consists of short-term engagements and flexible jobs often facilitated by digital platforms, allowing workers to earn money on their own terms. Flexibility and Independence: This work model enables both workers and businesses to adapt quickly, with gig workers enjoying the freedom to choose their projects and companies being able to scale their workforce as needed. Technology Utilization: Digital platforms and recruitment software play a crucial role in connecting businesses with gig workers, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing compliance with labor laws. Diverse Job Types: Freelancing and temporary work are key…

  • Fitness

    The Hidden Psychology Behind Interior Design Decisions

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Interior design is often mistaken for a solely visual discipline. One that is only concerned with what looks good. But there’s more than meets the eye. Behind every aesthetic choice lies a deeper layer of intent and the psychology of space. What many don’t realise is that what makes a room truly successful is not what it looks like, but how it makes you feel. Our living and working spaces hold the quiet power to shape our emotions, routines, and how we relate to others. A simple positioning of a chair, the colour of the wall, or the curve…

  • Sports

    Miss Universe org taps Gen Z tech advocate to head charity gala

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Tech advocate Bran Reluao (seated, middle) officially signs as the newly appointed Chair of the Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala Night, set for April 30. MANILA — The Miss Universe Organization has named digital technology leader and inclusivity advocate Bran F. Reluao as chairman of this year’s Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala. The appointment was formally announced Sunday during a press conference in Manila, where a memorandum of agreement was signed. In attendance were Miss Universe 2025 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Europe and Middle East Matilda Wirtavuori, and Miss Universe Americas Tatiana Calmell. Article…

  • Health

    Cisco SASE provides security for your distributed workforce

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    For anyone in the tech industry, when we hear “transformation” our mind automatically places “digital” before it. However, in recent years, the traditional workplace has also been undergoing a significant transformation of its own. Technology has enabled our transition to remote and mobile work, but in doing so has introduced a new set of challenges in how we securely connect our employees to the applications they require. Decentralizing security to keep up with hybrid work’s evolution The peak pandemic years that pushed this movement to its hilt are behind us, yet the remote work era is hardly over. Despite return-to-office…

  • Business

    Meagen Good To Speak At ODU Commencement

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    by Mary Spiller April 27, 2025 Good will speak in front of an estimated 2,000-plus ODU undergraduates. Actress and director Meagan Good, 43, has been chosen to speak at Old Dominion University’s 142nd Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10. Held in Norfolk, Virginia, the celebrations will also feature remarks from John Ford, professor of Marketing and International Business, Eminent Scholar, and Haislip Rohrer Fellow at ODU. The president of ODU, Brian O. Hemphill, said in a statement, “We are honored to welcome Meagan Good to Old Dominion University.” He continued, “The Class of 2025 has worked hard to get…

  • Health

    Some fired federal employees now face health insurance chaos : NPR

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Danielle Waterfield was fired, rehired and fired again from her job at CHIPS for America, part of the Department of Commerce. Now, she fears her health insurance was cut off weeks ago, even though she was told otherwise. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption toggle caption Andrea Hsu/NPR Danielle Waterfield was already dealing with the shock and disappointment of being fired from a job she loved. An attorney recruited to the Commerce Department’s CHIPS for America program in 2023, Waterfield had felt she was part of something monumental, something that would move the country forward: rebuilding America’s semiconductor industry. Instead, nearly two…

  • Business

    Develop a Lifetime of New Skills for Only $20

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Whether you obtained a college degree or not, training programs can be a great way to qualify for a new career or advance in the one you have. Best yet, developing new skills is now convenient and affordable. You can get lifetime access to EDU Unlimited by StackSkills for just $19.97 while the price has dropped from the regular $49.99 sale price. StackSkills…

  • Finance

    Why That ‘Miracle’ Diet You’re On Is Actually Slowly Destroying Your Metabolism

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    Image by Alora Griffiths It’s easy to get swept away by the promise of a “miracle” diet. The ads are everywhere: Lose 20 pounds in two weeks! Melt fat effortlessly! Transform your body in 30 days! But what these diets often don’t tell you is that the faster the weight drops off, the more your metabolism could be taking a serious hit behind the scenes. In fact, many extreme diets that look miraculous at first are quietly setting you up for long-term weight gain, hormonal imbalances, energy crashes, and a metabolic slowdown that can take years to repair. Here’s a…

  • Sports

    NFL Draft results 2025: Pick-by-pick tracker for every draft choice

    April 27, 2025 - By 

    The stage is set for the 2025 NFL Draft. Starting on Thursday night, the entire incoming class of rookies will begin to learn where they will start their professional football journeys, and we here at SB Nation will follow along from Cam Ward — expected to be the first player drafted by the Tennessee Titans — all the way to “Mr. Irrelevant” on Saturday night. While Ward is expected to come off the board first to the Titans, what happens after that remains a mystery. The Cleveland Browns seem to be locking in on Travis Hunter Jr. with the No.…