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Labour plans overhaul of jobseeking with more power for councils
Party also says it wants to turn jobcentres into hubs for skills training and advice for entrepreneursLabour hopes local knowledge can make jobcentres a class actLabour is planning a radical overhaul of jobseeking in the UK by promising to hand major p…
Google employees brace for cost-cutting drive as anxiety mounts
Some Google employees are increasingly interpreting recent management decisions as warnings that the company may be angling to conduct broader layoffs.
Twitter bots promoting escorts and gambling drowned out protests in China
When Chinese citizens took to the streets last month to protest stringent COVID-19 policies, people documented their actions in thousands of videos, photos and firsthand accounts.
German Defense Minister Lembrecht’s New Year’s Message On Ukraine Is Being Ridiculed As ‘Tone-Deaf’
DW: German defense minister lambasted over NYE Ukraine message German media has mocked a “tone-deaf” video put out by Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht. She was slammed for discussing the war in Ukraine as people set off fireworks. …
Rant and Rave: Reader irked by trash pickup delays
RANT to my waste company for their late service-interruption announcements. We can all see it’s snowing but we struggle to get our containers out, not wanting to chance missing a pickup. Your website says a notice will be posted by 9 a.m. if ther…
On transportation, WA Legislature looks to tackle safety, equity, inflation
With the 2022 death toll on Washington roads likely around 700, lawmakers will be looking hard at improving safety, while also taking on rising project costs.
The best and worst airlines of 2022 for customer services
Travel Troubleshooter What are the best airlines of the year for customer service? Ask passengers, and they’ll mention favorites like JetBlue and Southwest (despite that airline’s recent holiday meltdown). And they’ll criticize legacy…
Sponsored: Tips for managing your money better in the new year
Evaluating and adjusting your saving and spending habits can go a long way in helping you hit your targets.
Three Seattle stats I’ll be watching in 2023
Three areas to keep an eye on in 2023: Seattle’s downtown workforce, the city’s population growth and the costs of goods and services, writes the FYI Guy.