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Dozens of UK companies may soon ditch the five-day workweek. The New York Times reports more than 70 firms are participating in a pilot program that shortens the average workweek by 20 percent. As part of the six-month trial, over 33,000 employees were given an extra day off every week without any reductions to their pay. Though some labor experts have […]
The guaranteed income program in Stockton, California, has been deemed a success. It was just two years ago when the city launched the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, an initiative that aimed to prove the effectiveness of a universal basic income. According to the Associated Press, 125 residents were selected to receive a guaranteed monthly payment of […]
The coronavirus has dramatically changed the world’s way of life. One German study has offered a light at the end of the tunnel for concertgoers. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that a team at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg published a study claiming that the risk of spreading COVID-19 during an indoor concert is “low […]
A black light experiment depicted in a viral video from Japan‘s NHK public broadcasting organization shows just how widely and quickly germs can spread, particularly during the COVID-19 era. The video marks a collaboration between NHK and regional health experts and shows 10 people, one of whom represents an “infected” individual, entering a buffet-style restaurant. […]
Beyoncé and JAY-Z‘s daughter Blue Ivy‘s brilliance knows no bounds. On Saturday, Blue’s grandmother, Tina Lawson, posted a video of Blue using the black pepper and soap experiment to illustrate the importance of washing your hands during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the video, Blue explains, “This is why it’s important to wash your hands.” Pointing to a small […]
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