The musician on techno walks and late-night Irish pubsMichael SegalovSun 9 Jan 2022 06.45 GMT Sunday morning? If you’d asked me three years ago, I’d have been up at 1pm,…
New Oriental laid off 60,000 staff after China’s education crackdown, founder says
China's New Oriental dismissed 60,000 employees and saw operating income plunge by 80% after Beijing enforced new sweeping rules on the country's private education industry that barred for-profit tutoring last…
Police officers fired for ignoring robbery to play Pokémon Go denied appeal
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Hairdresser’s flat is frozen in time after she transformed it into a 70s haven
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“Some progress” on Bills stadium, but no announcement imminent
The Bills are looking for a new stadium and there have been “significant discussions” with state and county officials, but they have not moved to the point where an agreement…
Ten of the best eye creams
Many years ago, I met a respected industry insider who knows all there is to know about beauty formulations. We were discussing skin products. Then I asked, “What about eye…
Ousted James Hardie CEO rejects claims over conduct, considers legal action
The former chief executive of James Hardie Industries (JHX.AX) said on Monday he was considering legal action against the Australian building materials giant, which fired him last week citing concerns…
Developer nukes his extensively used JS libraries to protest corporate use without compensation
Open-source software (OSS) comes in a variety of flavors. Some are massive projects developed and maintained by thousands of volunteers. Others are smaller programs that might only be supported and…
Teen receives devastating diagnosis after sledge fall sparks agonising back pain
A teenager suffering from back pains was diagnosed with cancerous tumours after a fall prompted him to visit the doctors. Aidan Hogg, 16, began experiencing back pain after he fell…
Jaguars interviewed Todd Bowles Monday
Word over the weekend was that the Jaguars would hold a remote interview with Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles this week and it has reportedly taken place. Mark Long of…