‘Love Is Blind’ contestants count as employees − new US government agency finding could shake up reality TV production

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When members of a reality TV shows cast sign a contract to participate in a show, they typically do so more for the exposure than the pay and in many cases they do not earn a dime. Employers get away with what may appear...

Assault on DEI: Critics use simplistic terms to attack the programs, but they are key to uprooting workplace bias

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Prominent politicians have recently increased their attacks on workplace programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. They claim that initiatives that seek to be inclusive are divisive and lack merit....

Christmas can be challenging for people with hearing loss. Here are 7 ways you can help

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For many people, Christmas can be the most social time of the year. The holiday period is often filled with parties, lunches, dinners and celebrations of all kinds with family, friends and colleagues. For adults with...

Bad gift ideas: ferrets and other exotic wild mammals as pets

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As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special. Recently, ferrets have...

Why is Israel attacking Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Asssad?

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Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the fall of Bashar al-Assad this month, and claimed that his decision to fight to the end against Hamas and Hezbollah had contributed to changing the face of the Middle East. Since then, Israel...

Buildings inspired by worms and grasshoppers: the future of biomimicry in construction

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We all want to make our buildings more efficient and reliable. Artificial solutions abound, but evolution also holds the answers to many of our problems. Some animals and plants ingeniously adapt their bodies to...

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts

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A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York Citys streets and subways in 2012, the citys schools were back in business. But schools in rural North Carolina did not reopen until almost a month after Hurricane Helene...