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Global Business Daily: Virgin deal, Ant Group IPO, KFC change

"Achieving this milestone puts Virgin Atlantic in a position to rebuild its balance sheet ... and welcome passengers back to the skies as soon as they are ready to travel."That's the joyous statement

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Austin’s Fox Robotics raises a $9M Series A for its robotic forklifts

The COVID-19 pandemic is, understandably, proving to be a major driver for robotics and automation adoption. The already hot categories are proving to be even more appealing as companies look to techn

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France under-40s warning, Ukraine plea to all: COVID-19 daily bulletin

TOP HEADLINES•France's health minister has warned that the virus is circulating four times more among the under-40s in France than among the over-65s."We're in a risky situation," said Olivier Veran.

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Czechs must wear face masks again in many places from September 1, expect tough autumn

The Czech government will make the wearing of face masks compulsory again from Sept. 1 on public transport and in many indoor public venues following a resurgence of co

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France plans masks at work as daily COVID-19 cases surpass 3,000

France is to propose that masks be worn in shared work spaces as the country grapples with a rebound in coronavirus cases that rose again in the past 24 hours to over 3,000.The health ministry rep

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Five tips to avoid burnout when working from home

03:22 Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people but there is a growing fear that the blurred lines between professional and personal lives could cause burnout.

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A beginner’s guide to diversity, equity and inclusion

After Minneapolis police killed George Floyd and the subsequent racial justice uprising, many people in tech shouted from the rooftops that “Black Lives Matter,” despite having subpar representation o

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Back to school sale: Students can join Extra Crunch for $50 per year

The summer is coming to an end, and fall is almost here. Which means it’s time for students to “return” to school. To help those looking to get ahead, we are offering an annual Extra Crunch membership

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Survey sparks concern over PPE shortage in Australian hospitals

An Australian survey has found that 20 percent of doctors in public hospitals are forced to provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE), prompting calls for greater transparency into gover

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Barclays being probed in UK on accusations of spying on staff

A Barclays branch in central London, UK, March 1, 2020. /VCG Barclays Plc is being probed by the United Kingdom's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), over allegation

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Hear how working from home is changing startups and investing at Disrupt 2020

Let’s just say it has been a year. While a few ambitious startups like InVision and GitLab built their corporate cultures and talent hiring with a remote-first mentality, the reality is that the vast

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Majority of tech workers expect company solidarity with Black Lives Matter

The death of George Floyd and the recent Black Lives Matter protests have drawn widespread attention to the systemic racism within the United States. Millions of individuals across every state have c

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WordPress.com launches new P2 to take on internal communication tools

WordPress.com, a division of Automattic, is launching a new product called P2. And this time, it’s all about improving internal communications for private groups. As a remote company, Automattic has b

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Documentary explores the hidden side of office life

For most office workers, it's perhaps an open secret that there is a grey area in the workplace. So, it is probably a common concern for most newbies to handle such a situation and improve their r

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A few words for DHS agents who have no intention of becoming immigration whistleblowers

In the wake of last week’s report that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security compiled “-intelligence reports” on journalists who published leaked documents, I’m concerned about al

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Leverage AI to optimize customer service outcomes

As offices worldwide shift to remote work, our interactions with customers and colleagues have evolved in tandem. Professionals who once relied on face-to-face communication and firm handshakes must n

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California is investigating concerns about COVID-19 safety at Amazon centers

According to a new court filing, multiple California state offices are actively investigating Amazon over worker safety concerns as the coronavirus continues to rage throughout the U.S.In the filing,