As a woman of colour working in an industry dominated by white men, Polly Watkis is all too familiar with facing surprised looks at high-level meetings. Watkis, a performance consultant at Cox Automotive , said for years she has suffered from what she called “imposter syndrome” having to justify why […]
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Mask Mandates Don’t Need to Make Sense – The Atlantic
When the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced changes to the city’s mask mandate last week, spit hit the fan.As of March 1, District residents will need to cover up in order to attend school, go to a library, or ride in a taxi.But gyms, sports arenas, concert venues, and houses […]
Downtown Vancouver businesses see light at end of tunnel as COVID-19 restrictions lift
It’s been nearly two years since the dance floor at Mango’s Lounge in Vancouver has seen any action. Friday afternoon, DJ and business owner Hugo Cachete was busy doing a final sound check and making sure everything was ready to welcome the community back. “We’re still alive.And I thank (them […]
Robot dogs that could patrol the US-Mexico border would not ‘take over’ due to their 4-hour operating capacity, CEO says
Robot dogs could potentially patrol the US-Mexico border, capturing evidence in remote areas.The CEO of their manufacturer, Ghost Robotics, said they would not “take over anything.” The project remains in the research and development phase, CNN reported.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released images of robot dogs, which they […]
Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is set to be released on Presidents’ Day
Former President Donald Trump’s new social media platform is set to be released in the Apple App Store on Monday, Reuters reported.In October, Trump announced he was launching the platform , called Truth Social , to “stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech.” It’s being launched under the recently […]
Upmarket restaurant bans visible tattoos, designer labels
An upscale restaurant in Sydney’s Double Bay has implemented a new dress code banning certain clientele from entering.A note clearly visible in the front window outlines Bedouin’s house policy.”No visible tattoos, no designer labelled apparel, no heavy jewellery,” the sign states.The Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant also operates as a bar and […]
The Conversation: Covid 19 pandemic exposes NZ’s supply chain vulnerability – NZ Herald
OPINION: You don’t have to be an economist to know New Zealand faces its highest annual inflation rate in 30 years – 5.9 per cent as of December 2021.Visit a supermarket or petrol station and the evidence is right before your eyes. The average price of petrol per litre is […]
Arrest Made in 38-Year-Old Dallas Cold Case Capital Murder – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – On Feb.19, a 60-year-old Dallas man was arrested and charged with the 1984 capital murder of Mary Jane Thompson, a case that had gone cold for decades. Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot announced that the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the Dallas […]
Sickle cell: ‘The revolutionary gene-editing treatment that gave me new life’ – BBC News
Sickle cell: ‘The revolutionary gene-editing treatment that gave me new life’ By James Gallagher Inside Health presenter, BBC Radio 4 Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Jimi Olaghere Jimi Olaghere thought he would have to wait decades to be freed from his […]
TruTrump’s Truth Social app ready to launch
By Julia Love and Helen Coster Updated February 21, 2022 — 11.07am first published at 11.05am Washington: Donald Trump’s new social media venture, Truth Social, appears set to launch in Apple’s App Store this week, according to posts from an executive on a test version viewed by Reuters, potentially marking […]