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An Eagles-Titans NFL game in Nashville saw artificial turf reach 157F amid a heat warning, causing players to need IVs and cleats to melt. Players and the union pointed to the conditions while pushing for natural grass and safer scheduling.
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The Mets may be forced to spend less in 2027 depending on a new collective bargaining agreement and possible salary-cap or penalty changes. The column argues that tighter payroll limits could be a blessing given recent expensive, disappointing seasons and owner Steve Cohen’s reduced appetite for spending. It also notes Howie Rose’s radio farewell was delayed amid labor uncertainty.
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An events organizer recounts lurid stories of cocaine use, infidelity, theft, and reckless behavior at corporate conferences and overnight work events. The first-person piece warns readers that partners attending such events may encounter far more than professional networking.
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A new IPPR report identifies Rotherham as the worst UK town for youth job opportunities, with over a million young people not in education, employment or training. It cites weak hospitality and retail sectors, older workers staying in jobs, AI, and Labour's wage and national insurance costs, while proposing a youth allowance and apprenticeship reform.
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England's largest school leaders' union is calling for a halt to graded Ofsted inspections, saying the new report-card system is causing severe stress and could pose a "risk to life" for school staff. Ofsted says it has worked with unions but will continue to grade schools, while the education secretary says headteacher wellbeing is taken seriously.
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A restaurant worker's TikTok advice to use a 'soft creep' and 'reset the clock' for tables sparked debate among servers. The article describes his suggested check-ins and alternative strategies from commenters. It is a soft viral lifestyle story with no political framing.
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California-based flight attendants and their unions are pushing back against an FAA proposal to exempt aircrews from state meal-break laws, calling it unlawful. The FAA argues federal airline deregulation preempts state rules, while unions say the move would strip protections and was made without proper consultation.
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The article reports that tamale entrées have declined 7.8% on U.S. Mexican restaurant menus over five years, largely due to labor-intensive preparation and diners' low price expectations. It interviews restaurateurs and a chef about the economics and cultural role of tamales.
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A viral debate over whether bringing iced coffee to job interviews is unprofessional has split recruiters and Gen Z job seekers. The article recounts TikTok and LinkedIn commentary, with critics saying the drink signals poor time management and defenders calling professionalism standards arbitrary. It notes a tough entry-level job market and survey data on perceived professionalism.
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A 60-year-old former owner of radio and TV stations and movie theaters describes reinventing himself after the pandemic and technological change upended his industry. He reflects on writing, business experience, and starting a second act without knowing the outcome.
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Doctors in Texas are seeing rising cases of CKDu, a mysterious kidney disease typically found among agricultural workers in Central America, now potentially spreading in the U.S. The article highlights that Latino men and undocumented immigrants are disproportionately affected and often lack access to dialysis or transplants.
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Tamale entrées have dropped 7.8% from U.S. Mexican restaurant menus over five years, according to Technomic data. Restaurant operators say tamales are labor-intensive while diners expect them to be inexpensive, making them harder to offer.