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Do Political Leaders Deserve a Break?

Project Syndicate 

While some object to the idea of elected officials going on vacation, studies have consistently shown that regular breaks are critical for effective decision-making. But the last thing voters want to see, especially when asked to tighten their belts, is their elected representatives enjoying lavish, paid-for holidays.

Income tax cuts among financial hub lures

BangkokPost.com 

The Ministry of Finance is likely to cut personal and corporate income tax rates for approved individuals and businesses as part of its financial hub initiative to attract foreign investment.

The reality of California's $20 fast-food minimum wage

Flipboard.com 

When California governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 — legislation which raised the state hourly minimum wage for fast-food employees from $15.50 to $20 — into law last September, members of the fast-food industry were left with a lot of questions before the bill officially went into effect on …

Voices For Peace And Human Rights In Israel-Palestine: A Path Towards Justice And Reconciliation – OpEd

Eurasia Review 

The Israel-Palestine conflict, one of the world’s most enduring and contentious disputes, has profoundly shaped the lives of millions on both sides of the divide. Amidst the cycles of violence, political deadlock, and deep-seated animosities, there exist voices advocating for peace and human rights, offering a glimmer of hope for a future rooted in justice, equality, and mutual respect. These voices comprising individuals, grassroots movements, and human rights organizations often work in the shadows... Читать дальше...

Morfydd Clark isn't afraid to face the 'Rings of Power' fan fervor

Flipboard.com 

Two years ago, a Reddit user posed an inquiry to the r/LOTR subreddit group, devoted to the never-not-opinionated Lord of the Rings fandom: “Why didn’t they cast someone tall and strong for Galadriel?” This user was referring, of course, to the casting of Morfydd Clark in The Lord of the Rings: The …

DEI v. Science

Real Clear Politics 

The preference for dogma over scientific inquiry on campuses has become increasingly prevalent.

Marondera town hit by water woes

The Herald 

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau Marondera is facing water challenges with some suburbs having gone for more than a week without the precious liquid. Marondera Municipality draws its water from Rufaro Dam. Residents are appealing to the local authority to put measures in place to distribute the available water equitably. In a statement, the council […]

Jay Shah's endeavours made it a pioneer for others to follow: Sachin

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Sachin Tendulkar applauded Jay Shah's efforts in promoting gender equality in cricket as Shah becomes the new ICC Chairman starting December 1. Shah, the youngest to hold this position at 35, has been instrumental in advancing both men's and women's cricket during his tenure as BCCI secretary, beginning in October 2019.

The paper most likely to give you a paper cut, according to science

Flipboard.com 

After a thorough investigation into the matter, three researchers at the Technical University of Denmark believe they have determined which paper varieties are the most likely to induce a dreaded paper cut. But instead of simply warning the public, the trio of physicists embraced the dark knowledge …