This story discusses suicide.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A London coroner has ruled a 14-year-old girl’s 2017 death a suicide resulting from harmful social media posts .The ruling came Friday at the conclusion of an inquest — or…
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Gig Economy Definition
[editorial policy.] What Is a Gig Economy? A gig economy is a labor market that relies heavily on temporary and part-time positions filled by independent contractors and freelancers rather than full-time permanent employees. Gig workers gain flexibility and independence but little or no job security.Many employers save money by avoiding paying benefits such as health…
Candy corn: The Halloween candy that divides a nation. Its original name? ‘Chicken feed’
Autumn resurfaces the annual argument: Are you Team Candy Corn or not? For some, just the name of the candy makes them salivate.Others recoil at the re-emergence of the Halloween treat. For many, candy corn represents the reason for the season.Most of the 9 billion kernels, more than 35 million pounds, produced annually – according…
Candy corn, the Halloween candy you love or hate. Know how it’s made?
Autumn resurfaces the annual argument: Are you Team Candy Corn or not? For some, just the name of the candy makes them salivate.Others recoil at the re-emergence of the Halloween treat.For many, candy corn represents the reason for the season.Most of the 9 billion kernels, more than 35 million pounds, produced annually – according to…
Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history – CBS News
Facebook parent Meta is cutting staff for the first time in its history, according to multiple media reports. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that the 18-year-old company would freeze hiring and reduce budgets for most teams, with Meta expecting to end the year with fewer employees, Bloomberg reported .As part of the shift, Meta…
Defund the police push, liberal policies driving Chicago business exodus, hurting poor the most: experts
Several experts reacted to the CEO of McDonald’s suggesting his company could be the next to flee Chicago’s crime wave by telling Fox News Digital that progressive policies and defund the police rhetoric have created a dangerous situation that will cause even more businesses to flee and most negatively impact the most vulnerable communities in…
The world’s wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich? – CBS News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, ranked as the world’s wealthiest person by both Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, last year explained that the secret to his wealth is simple: “I own 20% of a company that became very valuable.” Musk, whose wealth is pegged at $240 billion by Bloomberg , hasn’t always been at the…
Defund the police push, liberal policies driving Chicago business exodus, hurting poor the most: experts – Fox News
Defund the police push, liberal policies driving Chicago business exodus, hurting poor the most: experts Several experts reacted to the CEO of McDonald’s suggesting his company could be the next to flee Chicago’s crime wave by telling Fox News Digital that progressive policies and defund the police rhetoric have created a dangerous situation that will…
Waffle House closes restaurants across Florida as Hurricane Ian nears
When Waffle House closes, you know it’s going to be bad.The popular restaurant chain known for its waffles and smothered hash browns rarely closes it doors, often providing food and resources to first responders during natural disasters.But every so often, like this week in Florida, the weather is just too dangerous.”We do have closures in…
An Airbnb Host With 4,300 5-Star Reviews Shares Common Mistakes
Jacquie Mosher started renting out her Colorado Springs basement to support her chocolate shop.She started managing properties full time in 2019 and now runs 60 Airbnbs from Colorado to Florida.Among other tips, she recommends writing listing descriptions so listings show up on the front page.In 2014, Jacquie Mosher listed her Colorado Springs basement on Airbnb…