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Soaring Costs and Reduced Spending Squeeze US Restaurants

Tulsa's Ike's Chili, operating for 117 years, faces challenges from soaring beef prices (up 21% year-over-year in July), impacting restaurant profitability nationwide as consumers cut back on eating out due to inflation.

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UK Visa Changes Threaten Deportation of 60+ London Tube Staff

Over 60 foreign Transport for London (TfL) staff face deportation due to UK visa rule changes increasing salary thresholds and removing key transport roles from the eligible sponsorship list, effective July 22nd, 2024; the Home Office aims to prioritize British workers, while TfL and London Assembly...

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Likeability Work Hinders Women's Career Advancement in Kenya

In Kenya, a 24-year-old woman named Faith experienced pressure to conform during a workplace meeting, highlighting the global issue of 'likeability work' where women feel compelled to adjust their behavior to be liked, hindering their career advancement as seen in a significant gender disparity in l...

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Lisbon Airport Strike Causes Flight Cancellations and Baggage Chaos

A strike by Menzies Aviation ground staff in Lisbon from July 25th to September 1st caused the cancellation of at least 22 flights, mainly impacting TAP, leading to significant delays and baggage handling issues for thousands of passengers.

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Canada Sheds 40,800 Jobs in July Amidst US Tariffs

Canada's economy lost 40,800 jobs in July, reversing June's gains and pushing the employment rate to a eight-month low of 60.7 percent; tariffs imposed by the US are cited as a key factor impacting manufacturing and construction.

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Mortgage Rates Fall, but Housing Remains Largely Unaffordable

The average daily mortgage rate dropped to 6.57 percent on Monday, a 10-month low; however, experts say rates need to fall to 4.43 percent to make homes affordable for median-income families, and even then, it would only affect some areas of the US while others would remain unaffordable.

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Reduced Inequality
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Rising Workplace Incivility: Communication Skills as a Key Factor

Workplace incivility rose 21.5% in Q1 2025 (SHRM), negatively impacting employee well-being and company finances; poor communication, particularly tone and setting, exacerbates the issue.

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July Jobs Report Reveals Market Weakness and Systemic Inequalities

July's US jobs report showed a decrease of 260,000 employed Americans against a 200,000 population increase, revealing market weakness and unemployment rate disparities (White 3.7%, Asian 3.9%, Hispanic 5.0%, African American 7.2%), largely due to legal battles hindering accurate data collection fol...

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France Proposes Unemployment Insurance Reform, Targeting €2-2.5 Billion in Annual Savings

The French government proposed a new unemployment insurance reform targeting €2-2.5 billion in annual savings by 2026-2029, increasing to at least €4 billion by 2030, involving changes to benefit eligibility and duration. Negotiations with social partners must conclude by November 15th.

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France Plans €2-2.5 Billion Unemployment Benefit Cuts

The French government proposes to cut unemployment benefits by €2-2.5 billion annually from 2026-2029 to address a projected deficit and increase workforce participation, prompting strong opposition from labor unions.

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AI's Limited Impact on Current Job Market, Despite Hype and Concerns

While some companies attribute job cuts to AI, current data reveals minimal widespread economic impact; however, concerns persist regarding future potential displacement during economic downturns.

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River Island to Close 33 UK Stores Amid Financial Restructuring

River Island, facing multi-million pound losses due to online shopping shift and high operating costs, will close 33 UK stores, cut 110 head office jobs, and reduce rents at 71 branches starting in January 2026, securing £54m in funding to avoid insolvency.

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