HONG KONG, Dec 13 (Reuters) – The dollar inched higher at the start of a busy week of central bank meetings, including at the Federal Reserve, which are expected to drive currency markets and help the dollar, although concerns about the coronavirus weigh heavily on traders’ minds. The pound lost 0.16% to $1.3257 after British…
FOREX-Dollar on front foot ahead of busy week for central banks | Nasdaq
B y Alun John HONG KONG, Dec 13 (Reuters) – The dollar inched higher at the start of a busy week of central bank meetings, including at the Federal Reserve, which are expected to drive currency markets and help the dollar, although concerns about the coronavirus weigh heavily on traders’ minds. The pound GBP=D3 lost…
This waitress was given a $2,200 tip. She was told she had to share it with other staff – then was fired. – CBS News
Last week, two servers at a Bentonville, Arkansas restaurant got a shocking gift from their customer.Grant Wise, a business owner dining at Oven and Tap, tipped his two servers a whopping $4,400 – way over the standard 20%. Ryan Brandt thought she would take home $2,200 in cash after splitting it with her coworker.”I was…
Celebrity Siblings Who Are Both Actors | PEOPLE.com
Celebrity Siblings Who Are Both Actors For these siblings, acting is the family business By Andrea Wurzburger Updated December 14, 2021 02:26 PM Skip gallery slides FB Tweet More View All Next Slide 1 of 22 FB Tweet More Pinterest Email Send Text Message Timothée and Pauline Chalamet Timothee Chalamet and Pauline Chalamet Credit: Kevork…
“Historic” tornadoes devastated multiple states in a single night. Climate change could make future tornado disasters even deadlier. – CBS News
A series of deadly tornadoes ripped across at least six states on Friday, killing more than 80 people in what experts have called a “historic” weather event.The twisters have devastated communities — and experts say these kinds of weather events may only get deadlier as climate change moves coastal populations inland to vulnerable areas. The…
IMF tells UK to be ready to redeploy furlough if ‘widespread’ closures needed to tackle pandemic
Britain should be “ready to redeploy” some form of furlough aid if it faces a virulent COVID-19 wave requiring widespread lockdowns, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.The IMF said fresh waves of the pandemic represented the “major risk” to the outlook and suggested a limited version of the multi-billion pound job subsidy scheme could…
At this tech company, workers vote on each other’s pay raises
Negotiating a pay raise makes many people uncomfortable, and it can actually work against some workers, such as women, who are often judged negatively when they ask their employer for more money.But one technology company claims to have an approach that sidesteps some of those pitfalls: All employees vote on their fellow workers’ pay —…
Tornado Alley may be moving east, placing billions in business and supply chains at risk
The cluster of deadly storms that slammed the U.S.last weekend is the latest sign that tornado activity has waned in the Great Plains — historically known as “Tornado Alley” — while picking up in the southeastern U.S., a manufacturing-rich region that is increasingly critical to the nation’s supply chain. “We’ve seen a shift, really —…
Virat Kohli: Told about being removed as ODI captain 1.5 hours before South Africa team selection
Virat Kohli (Getty Images) MUMBAI: India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said the BCCI never asked him to reconsider quitting T20 leadership as claimed by the Board and his removal from ODI captaincy happened 90 minutes before the team’s selection for the upcoming South Africa tour. At the pre-departure press meet before the South…
Kronos ransomware attack: Will paychecks be affected? What we know
A ransomware attack striking one of the largest human resources companies could impact how employees get paid, clock in for work and track paid time off.HR management company Ultimate Kronos Group confirmed a ransomware attack impacted several services companies use to manage their employees and payrolls.The attack, which UKG discovered on Saturday, affects the Kronos…