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Nine British women in their 50s describe their salaries and whether they feel fairly paid, framed around the midlife gender pay gap. The piece mixes personal finance profiles with questions about career tradeoffs, ageism, and the menopause.
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An analysis examines whether the Women's Super League's growing international talent pool is harming homegrown player pathways and the England national team. It cites data showing a decline in homegrown starters and includes perspectives from managers and former players, but takes no clear political side.
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Canada’s Liberal government introduced legislation to enshrine an accelerated project-review process and reduce labor disruptions in trade-focused sectors such as railways and ports. Ministers say the bill aims to speed construction of trade, energy, and mining projects to spur growth and expand non-U.S. markets.
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A California recruitment CEO is accused in a lawsuit of directing staff to use an LGBTQ-friendly massage website to find male masseurs willing to perform 'highly personal' services, then retaliating against an employee who objected. The employee says she was demoted, stripped of her office, and forced to sit in a hallway before resigning.
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Novo Nordisk has shed 13,000 jobs over the past year, including 9,000 layoffs and 4,000 unfilled roles, as it faces intensifying competition from Eli Lilly in the obesity and diabetes drug market. CEO Mike Doustdar presented plans to revive growth with new drugs and expanded manufacturing, but shares fell 9% and remain far below their 2024 peak. Analyst commentary focused on investor patience and competitive positioning.
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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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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 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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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.
Daily MailSig. 2NewsEconomyLaborTechnology
A human-interest personal finance piece profiles a woman earning money through the Airtasker app by doing odd jobs for neighbours. It explains how side hustles work, typical pay, fees, insurance, and tax considerations, with practical advice for readers.
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A personal finance feature profiles a 62-year-old 'pension late bloomer' who began saving seriously at 50 and offers tips for others starting late. It uses Standard Life categories and figures to show the cost of delaying retirement saving, while stressing that it is not too late to improve outcomes.