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• 1000 UK Workers Begin Labour's 4-Day Work Week Trial—These 3 London Companies Show It Can Succeed

  05-11-2024 23:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A UK pilot program is testing a four-day workweek for 1,000 workers, aiming to improve work-life balance and productivity. Previous trials showed reduced burnout and increased employee retention.
  
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• 'You've Been Selected To Be A Slave' Texts Target Black Americans: FBI Launches Investigation

  08-11-2024 18:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The FBI is investigating a disturbing series of anonymous text messages targeting Black Americans across multiple states, threatening them with references to slavery and plantations, sparking widespread fear and outrage.
  
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• 7 Pro-Trump Counties In Illinois Push For Secession From Chicago's Influence, 'Seeking A State That Reflects Their Values'

  08-11-2024 18:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Seven pro-Trump counties in Illinois have voted to explore seceding from Chicago's influence, aiming to create a new state that better represents their rural, conservative values.
  
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• Zach Bryan: Net Worth, His $12M Offer To Ex, And How To Stream 'Smallest Man' Online

  08-11-2024 17:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Country star Zach Bryan's life, from his $10-15 million net worth to his turbulent breakup with Brianna LaPaglia and the viral Smallest Man diss track, has sparked intense public interest, blending music success with personal drama.
  
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• Cryptocurrencies Surge on Donald Trump's Election Victory: Two Coins That Could Explode

  08-11-2024 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Cryptocurrencies are facing upward price pressures as whale investors continue to pump massive capital into the sector. Trump's comeback will likely boost nationwide crypto adoption and promote transparent regulatory frameworks.
  
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• Turn Holiday Stress Into Profits: How Hanging Christmas Lights Can Earn You Up to $3,600 a Day

  08-11-2024 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TikToker Adam Chap turned Christmas light installation into a profitable side hustle, revealing three main reasons customers are willing to pay thousands.
  
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• 8 Christmas Side Hustles That Millennials Swear By—And They're Making Over $3,000 Monthly

  08-11-2024 15:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TikToker Adam Chap turned Christmas light installation into a profitable side hustle, revealing three main reasons customers are willing to pay thousands.
  
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• 'No, You Don't Need A Golf Cart To Get The Mail': How This Millionaire Dad Keeps His Kids Financially Grounded

  08-11-2024 13:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  John Wetmore, a former struggling teen, balances raising privileged kids with instilling the value of hard work and financial responsibility.
  
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• Who Will Staff Trump's Government? A Look At Top Contenders

  08-11-2024 13:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made the first appointment of his new administration -- naming a chief of staff -- with other key jobs set to be filled in the "days and weeks ahead," according to his team.
  
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• 3 Incredibly Easy Costco Side Hustles That Can Help You Make Up To $5,000 Monthly

  08-11-2024 13:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A TikTok user revealed a simple Costco side hustle that helped him make $1,000 weekly. You can also explore these profitable Costco ventures.
  
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• BE OPEN Launches Sixth Global Competition 'Designing Futures 2050' To Inspire Sustainable Innovations Among Youth

  08-11-2024 11:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BE OPEN launched the competition to raise awareness among young and emerging professionals in creative and engineering fields to address Sustainable Development Goals
  
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• Elon Musk's 'Communist' Trans Daughter Says She's Leaving The US After Donald Trump Victory

  08-11-2024 05:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, intends to leave the U.S. due to concerns about Donald Trump's policies following his election win.
  
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• From Hollywood To London: Why US Celebrities Are Ready To Relocate After Donald Trump's Victory

  08-11-2024 05:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Several A-listers are preparing to move after the Republican win on November 5th. They follow the footsteps of celebrities such as Johnny Depp, who moved to the UK for self-fulfilment.
  
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• North Korean Soldiers Allegedly Hooked on Porn Following Deployment to Russia

  08-11-2024 04:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In response to these claims, the US DoD has never verified the claims, stressing that the presence of North Korean soldiers in combat is more worrying.
  
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• Quick Facts About Susie Wiles: What Does 'Chief Of Staff' Do And Why Trump Calls Her 'Ice Baby'

  08-11-2024 04:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Susie Wiles, the first female Chief of Staff appointed by President-elect Donald Trump, is a seasoned political strategist known for her disciplined management style and trusted influence within Trump's circle.
  
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• Bred for Experiments, Running For Freedom: 43 'Scared And Cold' Monkeys Escape South Carolina Lab

  08-11-2024 01:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Forty-three young monkeys bred for biomedical research escaped a South Carolina lab, sparking public concern as authorities and animal rights advocates urgently search to capture the frightened animals.
  
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• When Is Liam Payne's Funeral, Why Is His Death 'Not A Suicide' And Who Are The People Charged?

  08-11-2024 00:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three individuals have been charged in connection with former One Direction star Liam Payne's death, as investigations reveal his fall was likely accidental and not a suicide, with his funeral set to take place in Wolverhampton.
  
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• Liam Payne's Funeral Date Reportedly Set And Why His Death Is Not A Suicide: What You Need To Know

  08-11-2024 00:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Three individuals have been charged in connection with former One Direction star Liam Payne's death, as investigations reveal his fall was likely accidental and not a suicide, with his funeral set to take place in Wolverhampton.
  
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• Quick Facts About T1: Popular Esports Team Winning Its Fifth League Of Legends World Championship

  07-11-2024 18:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  This is the fifth time the team has won the World Championship and the fifth for famous T1 player Lee Sang-hook, better known as "Faker."
  
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• US Military Judge Reinstates 9/11 Mastermind Plea Deal

  07-11-2024 17:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants, an official said Thursday, three months after the deals were scrapped by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
  
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• Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rate As Inflation Slows

  07-11-2024 17:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation hit a three-year low and signalled more reductions, easing pressure on borrowers.
  
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• French Parliament Approves Bill To Rein In Tourist Rentals

  07-11-2024 17:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The French parliament on Thursday approved a bill aimed at tightening the regulation of tourist accommodation such as Airbnb to combat the shortage of affordable housing.
  
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• UK Sanctions Russia-backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps

  07-11-2024 17:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.
  
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• Pharma Giant AstraZeneca Says China Chief Detained

  07-11-2024 17:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Thursday that the head of its China operations had been detained, after reports the firm was under investigation for potentially illegal data collection and drug imports.
  
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• South Korea President Says 'Not Ruling Out' Direct Weapons To Ukraine

  07-11-2024 17:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday, signalling a possible shift in Seoul's stance on the issue.
  
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• Japan PM To Boost Defence Alliance With 'Very Friendly' Trump

  07-11-2024 17:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call to strengthen the nations' alliance, after the tycoon's victory sent defence-related shares surging.
  
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• Thai Court Clears Woman Over Deadly 2015 Shrine Bombing

  07-11-2024 17:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Thai court on Thursday cleared a woman of involvement in a 2015 bomb attack on a popular shrine in Bangkok that killed 20 people, most of them tourists.
  
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• China Export Growth Beats Expectations With October Surge

  07-11-2024 17:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chinese exports surged last month at their fastest pace in more than two years, data showed Thursday, easily topping forecasts and providing optimism about the economy as officials steel for a potential US trade war after Donald Trump was re-elected president.
  
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• UN Peacekeepers Wounded In Israeli Strike In Lebanon: Army

  07-11-2024 17:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four UN peacekeepers were wounded in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on Thursday that also killed three civilians, the Lebanese army said.
  
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• Waste Heat From London Sewers Eyed To Warm UK Parliament

  07-11-2024 17:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  London landmarks including the UK parliament could be warmed by low-carbon heat powered by the River Thames, the London Underground train system and even the sewer network under new government plans.
  
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