I used to think Fun Fridays were not my thing. Until I witnessed my HR teams in action and their earnest efforts to provide a supportive and positive environment for each employee.
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The winner of the national championship is often decided by who has the best player — or players — at the Final Four. While some could make the case that Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was the top player last year in Cleveland, Ohio, nobody could stop South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso as she piled up 37 points, 28 rebounds and five blocks in two victories. The same is true for 2023 in Dallas, Texas, where Clark wowed, but Angel Reese racked up 39 points 22 rebounds, five assists and six steals for LSU. A lot of times, having one great player isn’t…
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In a stride towards the initiation of its commercial service, Jeff Bezos‘ Amazon Inc. AMZN is set to launch its long-awaited Kuiper internet satellites on April 9. What Happened: Amazon announced on Wednesday that the satellites will be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket. The event will be telecast via live streaming on ULA’s website. The launch is a critical phase in Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a $10 billion initiative launched in 2019 to provide broadband internet through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites. However, third-party analysts estimate the project could cost up to $20 billion. Amazon successfully tested the service in…
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Image Source: 123rf.com Online investment platforms promise convenience, low fees, and the power to grow your money with just a few taps. But behind the sleek interfaces and aggressive marketing, many of these platforms come with hidden risks. While not all digital investment tools are scams, there are valid reasons to think twice before handing over your financial future. From limited regulation to poor transparency, trusting these platforms blindly can lead to costly mistakes. Before you click “invest,” it’s important to know what you’re really signing up for. Here are 10 reasons why online investment platforms may not be as…
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Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede has assured that those responsible for the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a fallen palm tree in Sitio Lemon, Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, will be held accountable. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Christian Quilaton Jr. was playing on the road in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia when the decaying tree unexpectedly toppled, crushing him and causing his death. READ: Heads will roll over inaction on tree removal request Palm tree falls, kills sleeping couple in Mandaue City Elderly Fil-Am killed by falling tree in wake of…
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Private sector employment in the United States grew by 155,000 jobs in March, while annual pay increased 4.6% year-over-year, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The report offers a high-frequency, independent view of the labor market using anonymized payroll data from more than 25 million U.S. employees. “Despite policy uncertainty and downbeat consumers, the bottom line is this: The March topline number was a good one for the economy and employers of all sizes, if not necessarily all sectors,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. Job Gains by…
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Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/Moment RF Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up in another serious problem: misinformation. False and misleading narratives on social media, in news reports and even in popular television dramas suggesting people can overdose from touching fentanyl — rather than ingesting it — are now informing public policy and spending decisions. Some state and local governments, for instance, are investing money from their share of the billions in opioid settlement funds in efforts to protect first responders from purported risks described in fentanyl misinformation. In 2022 and 2023, 19…
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Tech companies are rushing last-minute bids for TikTok as the April 5 deadline nears. Amazon and app development company AppLovin both submitted bids for unspecified amounts to buy TikTok on Wednesday, days ahead of TikTok’s Saturday deadline to separate from its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance. Amazon sent an offer letter to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to buy all of TikTok, but The New York Times reports that President Donald Trump’s administration isn’t seriously considering the bid. AppLovin, a mobile tech platform that helps developers market and monetize apps, also submitted a bid and spoke to…
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The 2025 Formula 1 season began with so much fanfare at Maranello. But the early returns have not been what Ferrari hoped for. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign injected new life into the legendary team, and Hamilton’s win in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix seemed to be the start of something big for the Scuderia. But those dreams were dashed the next day, as both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified after finishing inside the points at the Chinese Grand Prix. Now, as the grid heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand…
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Image Source: 123rf.com Financial literacy is often promoted as a must-have subject in schools, right up there with math and science. But not everyone agrees that classrooms are the right place for it. While most people assume teaching money skills will lead to better financial outcomes, critics argue that the topic is more complex than it appears. From curriculum overload to social inequality, there are real concerns behind the pushback. These opinions may be unpopular, but they’re worth examining. Here are six controversial takes on why financial literacy shouldn’t be taught in schools. 1. It Won’t Fix Systemic Problems Teaching…