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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

AEG Europe: Leading the Way in Workplace Inclusion

AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion Maturity Curve, a rigorous framework developed by WiHTL and inclusion...

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Italy's Financial Crime Expert Tapped for EU Role

Big changes are coming to how Europe fights money laundering. A top Italian official is likely to lead the charge. Giuseppe Lopez, a colonel in Italy's Guardia di Finanza, is in line for a major promotion. He's set to head up the European Financial and Economic Crime Centre. This move shows Europe is serious about cracking down on dirty money. Why is this important?...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

EU's Shift on Tech and Child Protection: A Balancing Act

The EU has taken a step back from its initial plan to make tech giants like Google and Meta actively detect and remove child sexual abuse material online. This decision, made by EU member states, is a significant change from the stricter rules proposed by the European Parliament in 2023. The new approach focuses more on risk assessment and prevention rather than mand...

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Fluoride Safety: New Study Sparks Debate Amid Growing Concerns

A recent study claims that fluoride is safe for children's brain development, but many experts are skeptical. The study, published in Science Advances, suggests that fluoride exposure in childhood has no negative cognitive effects and might even offer slight benefits. However, the study's methodology and timing have raised eyebrows. The study's release comes shortly...

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Arrives Early: What You Need to Know

Flu cases are popping up earlier than usual in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is sounding the alarm, urging people to get their flu shots now. A new strain of the flu virus is causing this early surge, and it's happening three to four weeks ahead of schedule. This early start could mean a tougher flu season. Healthcare systems ...

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

Tech Wins Big: How Pacific Prime is Changing HR Games

In a world where tech is king, Pacific Prime is making waves in the HR scene. This global insurance broker and benefits specialist just snagged three big awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards Singapore 2025. The event happened on November 7, 2025, at Sofitel Singapore City Centre. Big shots from Pacific Prime were there, including Heena Bose, the CEO of Pacific...

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Nov 18 2025SCIENCE

Space Weather Predictions: Are They Hitting the Mark?

The UK's Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre, established in 2014, has been working to help the country prepare for space weather events. They provide daily forecasts, including four-day geomagnetic storm forecasts (GMSF) and X-ray flare forecasts (XRFF). But how good are these predictions? To find out, experts compared the forecasts with real data from satel...

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Nov 16 2025SCIENCE

Sun Bursts: How Experts Predict Solar Flares

Ever wondered how scientists keep an eye on the sun's temper tantrums? The Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre is like a 24/7/365 solar bodyguard. They watch the sun round the clock. Their job is to warn us about solar flares. These are sudden bursts of energy from the sun. They can mess with our tech down here on Earth. The centre sends out two types of fore...

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Nov 14 2025SPORTS

Rogers Forum: A New Name for Abbotsford's Sports Hub

A big change is happening in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Centre is now called Rogers Forum. This happened because the city, Canucks Sports and Entertainment (CSE), and Rogers Communications made a deal. The city owns the building, but CSE has been managing it since 2022. They pay the city $750, 000 every year to do this. The city also gets extra money if the venue sel...

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Putting Survivors First: A New Way to Seek Justice

In May 2025, a significant step was taken to support survivors of human rights abuses. The International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB) released a practice note titled "A Survivor-Centred Approach to Documentation for Criminal Accountability. " This guide is a big deal because it focuses on the needs, safety, and rights of survivors while documenting huma...

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