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This series is a collaboration with Rest of World. A year after mass protests by women against working conditions at Urban Company, a popular Indian home-services app, female gig workers face a tough reality and a deeply uncertain future. Ten years ago, Urban Company emerged as a beacon of hope for women wanting financial independence on their own terms and on their own time in a country with one of the lowest female workforces in the world. But over the years, workers say the company has taken away employees’ flexibility and autonomy. An Urban Company employee told Context that they…
The report, released by Duolingo this month, explores the shared values and experiences of Gen Z, refuting their characterization as “tech-obsessed, attention-deficit and self-centered” and highlighting their emerging role in shaping global politics and economics. “What struck me was the consistency of student perspectives. I spoke to students from different countries, studying at universities all over the world, and a lot of what they said was thematically consistent,” report co-author Anna Esaki-Smith told The PIE News. “In the past, for generations like Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials, geographic boundaries played a big role in differentiating their experiences. “Gen Z…
The European Commission has decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to fully comply with the collection and treatment obligations set out in the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Directive (Directive 91/271/EEC). The Directive aims to protect people’s health and the environment by making it mandatory to collect and treat urban wastewater before it is discharged into the environment. Towns and cities must have the necessary infrastructure in place to collect and treat urban wastewater. Wastewater that is not collected or treated can endanger people’s health and pollute lakes, rivers, soil, coastal waters…
This Morning’s resident chef Phil Vicker has revealed a genius trick to speed up the cooking time of potatoes so they get crispy skin – and all you need is a teaspoon. There’s nothing worse than soggy potatoes… (Getty Images/Dorling Kindersley) by Liam Gulliver 2024-07-30 10:30 Updated 2024-07-30 11:13Say goodbye to soggy potatoes with this easy teaspoon hack you may not have thought of. Jacket potatoes are as quintessentially British as fish and chips and scones with cream and jam, but this easy supper wouldn’t be worth it without a crisp crust. Whether slathered with cheese and beans or slathered…
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On October 16th, US Vogue’s Forces of Fashion event is dedicated to the art, drama and influence of the runway. To celebrate, we asked our friends in the industry to share their favorite runway-storming stories. Some shared their own experiences, while others shared tales of legendary stormings they’ve witnessed. It seems like just about every editor, stylist, photographer and writer has a story to share. The moral here is that if you want to storm a show (and we don’t condone it), it’s best to slip in quietly and unobtrusively. Get in the standing section. Stand near the photo pit.…
A high grade point average, multiple majors, impressive summer internships, and extensive study and travel abroad no longer guarantee an entry-level job after college. A recent survey by Intelligent found that companies are hiring fewer new graduates, believing they are not ready for the workforce. Unfortunately, college grades that look impressive on a resume and make your parents proud don’t necessarily translate to employment these days. What happened? Companies are struggling with how to manage a new generation of graduates who were isolated by the pandemic during their high school and early college years, robbed of traditional communication skills by…
Clinique is a major beauty brand known for its tried-and-true makeup and skincare range, and whether you’re a longtime fan of the brand or looking to add some new items to your vanity, we know how you can save on many of Clinique’s staple products. We’ve found some hidden Clinique sales on Amazon this week, with up to 46% off on some of your favorite products, including Happy Perfume, Clinical Repair Serum, and even the iconic Black Honey Lipstick. Grab these rare discounts while the discounts last, with your favorite products starting at just $15. Clinique deals on Amazon Best…
As 2023 approaches, and after a year of industry-wide restructuring, the pace of change for the industry’s creative directors continues.Last week, Peter Hawkings stepped down as creative director of Tom Ford for undisclosed reasons, after just one year at the helm of the brand. Hawkings was a likely successor after more than two decades at the helm, but during his brief tenure, the designer leaned heavily into celebrity marketing but failed to follow through on his vision.The shocking news is the latest in a string of creative director departures this year: Matthew Williams left Givenchy in January, Pierpaolo Piccioli left…
All of our coverage of Virginia’s demographic trends in one place. Immigration is a divisive issue in American politics for many reasons, but one of them is that different parts of the country have vastly different experiences with immigrants. We live in a time when politics are polarized along geographic lines — Democrats in urban areas, Republicans in rural areas — and while these parties may have some natural leanings on immigration issues, their differences are exacerbated by geographic differences. Here’s what I take from the new U.S. Census Bureau numbers: Let’s assume immigration came to a screeching halt. Republicans…