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Sep 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Return-to-Office Debate: What's Behind Amazon's Shift Back to Pre-Pandemic Norms?

Amazon, the online retail giant, has made a significant change in its work-from-home policy. CEO Andy Jassy, who took over in 2021, has announced that employees will now be required to return to the office five days a week. This change marks a stark contrast to the company's previous hybrid policy,

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Carmelo Anthony's Surprising Move into the Cannabis Industry

Carmelo Anthony, a former NBA legend, has made a surprising move into the cannabis industry. The basketball star has launched his own cannabis brand, STAYME7O Canna–s, and is set to be the headline speaker at the MJBizCon 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Anthony's entry into the cannabis industry may

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

When the Music Stops: The Illusion of Celebrity Accountability

At 15, I was deeply invested in the British boyband, One Direction. My devotion was all-consuming, and I spent hours creating fan accounts on social media, pouring my heart out to their music. As I grew older, however, I began to realize that the band was not the innocent, wholesome group I had once

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Shift Back to Traditional Offices: A Return to Roots?

Amazon Abandons Hot Desking Policy, Returns to Assigned Desks Amazon has made a significant shift in its approach to office space by abandoning its hot desking policy and returning to assigned desks in its headquarters. This move is part of a broader effort to bring employees back to the office, wi

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

The Office Revival: Amazon's Shift to Five Days a Week

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company will be returning to a five-day-a-week in-office requirement starting in January 2025. This change comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the company's previous flexible work arrangements. But what's behind this sudden shift, a

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

The Amazon Overhaul: A Bold New Era or a Return to the Dark Ages?

The news sent shockwaves through the Amazon community: CEO Andy Jassy is overhauling the company's work culture by eliminating remote work and requiring employees to return to the office five days a week starting in January. But what's behind this sudden shift? Is Jassy trying to recapture Amazon's

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

B. C. Conservative Leader's Honest Conversation: Energy, Education, and Cancel Culture

As John Rustad, the leader of the B.C. Conservative Party, sat down with Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson for a wide-ranging podcast episode, he didn't hold back on his thoughts about the province's energy future, education system, and the so-called "cancel culture." With a no-holds-barred appr

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Far-Right's Rise in Germany: A Wake-Up Call for the Nation

Germany's democratic fabric is under threat as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gains momentum, particularly in the eastern state of Thuringia. The AfD's radical ideology, which preaches prejudice and hatred, has already led to a surge in hate crimes and vandalism against memorials

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Taiwan's Labor Minister Stirs Controversy: Skin Color, Religion, and Dishes, Oh My!

Taiwan's labor minister, Hsu Ming-chun, recently made some eyebrow-raising comments about the potential recruitment of Indian migrant workers. In an interview, she mentioned that people from India's northeast region have "similar skin color and diets like us" and are "really good at sectors such as

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Trip That Never Ends: A Journey Through the Mind-Bending World of 'My Old Ass'

We've all been there - stuck in a rut, feeling like our lives are going nowhere. But what if we could go back in time and give advice to our younger selves? Would we make different choices, take different paths? This is the premise behind Aubrey Plaza's new film, "My Old Ass", a mind-bending journey

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