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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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Los Angeles County Superior Court is offering eligible full-time staff with at least five years of service a one-time $35,000 buyout to resign, aiming to cut headcount and close a projected budget shortfall. Officials cite an $88 million deficit and warn of longer lines, slower call-center responses and processing delays as staffing shrinks. Vacated positions will be eliminated outright.
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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.
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This opinion column examines Bernie Sanders’ proposal to require overtime pay after 32 hours, arguing that while a four-day workweek is appealing, the mandate would impose heavy costs on small businesses and encourage automation. It advocates instead for tax incentives and voluntary employer efforts to provide flexible schedules and paid time off.
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This op-ed questions the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate increase under Kevin Warsh, arguing that moderating core inflation and supply-side factors make the move hard to justify. It warns that higher credit costs could harm small businesses and working families while doing little to address energy-driven inflation.
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A photo essay profiles workers at Chennai's Kasimedu fishing harbor, focusing on aging basket men and a former fisherman who describe dangerous, low-paid labor, personal tragedy, and an overcrowded port. It emphasizes their precarious livelihoods, limited rights, and love for the sea.