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Fourth of July weather forecast in US: “Potentially the hottest ever” as heat dome sends temperatures soaring above 100 degrees across multiple statesFourth of July weather update: Millions across the eastern United States face dangerous heat this Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures...
“Can’t even take a Monday off”: Employee’s one-week vacation request denied despite 5 years at jobA finance analyst's vacation request was denied by their manager and he is not even allowed to take one Monday off, according to a Reddit p...
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp upThe dollar surged to a two-month high following a robust U.S. jobs report, intensifying expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this y...
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
“One sick leave might cost you ₹1,000”: Job seeker’s HR conversation goes viral, sparking debate on leave policiesA LinkedIn post by Upasana Sarbajna has sparked debate online. She detailed a surprising conversation with a recruiter about a company's le...
Forget free food and WFH. Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal wants companies to pay salary paid twice a month. He explains why it is importantAnupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, recently urged a shift from the traditional next-month salary payment system. He argues that paying e...
Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
U.S. Stock Market on Monday: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq trading to be dictated by these factorsU.S. Stock Market: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures are set for eventful Monday at the Wall Street as several factors will drive the stock mark...
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist US blockadeTightened US naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced Iran’s oil exports, forcing the country to cut production as s...
Global markets tread water as yen moves dominate currency tradingGlobal markets steadied as investors tracked sharp yen movements following suspected Japanese intervention. The dollar briefly slid before ...
Global Market: Asia shares find relief in tech resilience, oil off peakAsian markets rebounded as tech stocks rallied on strong earnings, while Japan intervened to support the yen after its slide. Oil prices ea...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop at open, Brent snaps advancesAsian stocks opened lower, mirroring a tech selloff on Wall Street driven by concerns over AI investment returns ahead of key earnings. Tre...
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explainedBosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally can...
Global Market Today: Oil jumps, Asian shares mixed as US-Iran talks stallOil prices surged to a three-week high as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks prolonged Middle East energy export disruptions. U.S. stock futures...
Served 14 tequila shots on a cruise, what happened next shocked the court, Rs 3 crore compensation awardedA jury awarded $300,000 to a cruise passenger who claimed Carnival Corp. negligently overserved her alcohol, leading to a fall and potentia...
Childless employee refuses to swap Christmas leave with coworker who has kids; gets called ‘selfish’ by the most unexpected personA viral AITA post has ignited a debate on workplace fairness after a child-free employee refused to swap her Christmas leave with a coworke...
This holiday season, companies turn over a new 'leave', give more Diwali offsIndian companies are enhancing work-life balance with extended breaks during Diwali, flexible work options, and more floating leaves. Compa...
Want a break from work? This company won't ask any questions.Wakefit.co, one of India’s leading D2C home and sleep solutions brands, rolled out a ‘No Questions Asked’ Wellness Leave Policy for its emp...
Going on leave? Some companies will let you discount ‘sandwiched’ weekend holidaysThis is a policy which most companies have followed. But that could change soon as 'progressive' cos are waking up to the fact that the non...