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Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living. There…

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Oil prices rise as Rafah strike complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks By Investing.com

Oil prices rise as Rafah strike complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Tuesday amid growing doubts that talks between Israel and Hamas will yield a ceasefire, especially after an Israeli strike on the city of Rafah in Southern Gaza. …

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Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Today, the atmosphere of our neighbor planet Venus is as hot as a pizza oven and drier than the driest desert on Earth – but it wasn’t always that way. Billions of years ago, Venus…

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Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

If you live in one of the most economically deprived neighborhoods in your city, you might think the government is directing a smaller share of public funds to your community. And you would typically be…

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Oil prices rise as Israel-Hamas ceasefire hopes dim, Saudi Arabia raises prices By Investing.com

Oil prices rise as Israel-Hamas ceasefire hopes dim, Saudi Arabia raises prices By Investing.com

Investing.com — Oil prices rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia increased its official selling price for crude in June for most regions and media reports said that the latest round of ceasefire talks between Israeli…

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Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics?

Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics?

The food retailer Iceland has pledged it will give its customers a voice during the UK’s upcoming election. If that sounds like a good idea, then it could be that our democracy is in trouble.…

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Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots

Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots

You might have seen viral videos of Wendy’s drive-thru customers in the United States ordering their fast food from the firm’s generative AI bot Wendy’s FreshAI. Most show a very human-like transaction punctuated with cries…

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Email and social media still top two-way comms channels

Email and social media still top two-way comms channels

Most communication teams use emails and social media as the primary tools for two-way interaction with the public, the Communications Benchmarks 2024 find. The section received 34 responses from participants. Of these, 30 (88.2%) say…

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Oil nudges higher after Saudi Arabia hikes prices By Reuters

Oil nudges higher after Saudi Arabia hikes prices By Reuters

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil futures edged up on Monday after Saudi Arabia hiked June crude prices for most regions and as the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire deal appeared slim, renewing fears…

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Nigeria’s minimum wage has never protected workers from poverty: here’s why

Nigeria’s minimum wage has never protected workers from poverty: here’s why

Wages have become the top issue for Nigeria’s organised labour movements in the past year. Reacting to recent increases in the cost of living, the labour movement has been calling for an upward review of…

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