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McDonald's UK doubles profit to £120m in 2024 despite job cuts and competition
Business Live
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August 4, 2025
Profits at McDonald's UK division nearly doubled in 2024 despite slashing more than 2,000 roles, new filings have disclosed. The American fast-food colossus recorded a pre-tax profit of £120m for its most recent financial year, climbing from the...
He hit me, punched me; I was only doing my job’: SpiceJet employee on assault by army officer
The New Indian Express
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The airline issued a detailed statement about the incident, saying one of the four victims of the assault had suffered spinal injuries. They also said it has initiated the process to place the passenger on the no-fly list in line with civil...
After 13 years in North Africa, German LN employee brings skills, experience to APS-2 Coleman
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 4, 2025
MANNHEIM, Germany – After spending 13 years in North Africa – mostly Morocco – working for the German Federal Ministry of Economics plus a short stint with the U.S. Air Force and another with the city of Ludwigshafen working procurement and...
ICE nabs undocumented Jamaican attempting to buy gun while employed as cop
Jamaica Observer
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August 3, 2025
MAINE, United States (CMC) – The United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says officers in the state of Maine have arrested an illegal Jamaican national after he unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm, in a twist,...
When journalism is more than just employment status
Media Observer
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August 4, 2025
In recent years, the media landscape in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, with a growing trend of seasoned journalists stepping out of legacy media institutions to create their own independent outlets. This shift reflects a broader...
Black Jobless Rate Tops 7% As White House Defends Ouster Of Labor Data Official
Black Enterprise
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August 4, 2025
It comes as little surprise that Brandon Weathersby, a spokesperson for American Bridge 21st Century, wants to hold Trump accountable for his claims about helping Black Americans As the White House defended Donald Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor...
Welsh government readies A494 River Dee bridge replacement job as value jumps to £145M
New Civil Engineer
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August 4, 2025
The Welsh Government has advanced the much-needed replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge, announcing a preliminary market engagement notice that sets out the framework for the forthcoming procurement process. The bridge, a critical artery...
ArcelorMittal SA to loss-making steel unit, putting 3,500 jobs at risk
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 4, 2025
ArcelorMittal South Africa has confirmed it will proceed with the closure of its unprofitable long steel operations by 30 September 2025, after prolonged discussions with the government failed to yield a viable rescue plan. The decision places...
Boeing machinists walk off jobs in St. Louis
AdVantage - Illinois
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Union machinists are walking picket lines at three St. Louis area Boeing plants today (Monday) after rejecting the aerospace company’s modified four-year contract offer on Sunday. Roughly 63% of those casting ballots turned down the proposal....
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Rainbow Serpent, Pittsburgh Food Policy Council, The Pitt, and more
Pittsburgh City Paper
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August 4, 2025
Nonprofit Executive Assistant (Part-Time). Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) seeks a highly organized and proactive Part-Time Executive Assistant to directly support the Interim Executive Director and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations....
The camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs for this African nation
The Independent
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August 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
STAT+: Uncertainty clouds the San Diego biotech hub, with jobs and capital scarce
STAT - Massachusetts
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August 4, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Ever since Vince Kato was laid off, he has felt like he was just two to three months away from landing a new position. But more than a year later, he’s running out of options, and out of time. Kato, who was a senior engineer at...
Interlock Ransomware Employs ClickFix Technique to Run Malicious Commands on Windows Machines
Cyber Security News
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August 4, 2025
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as threat actors develop increasingly sophisticated methods to compromise Windows systems. A new ransomware variant known as Interlock has emerged as a significant threat, leveraging the deceptive...
Joburg Market welcomes Neony Market agents: A new era for emerging farmers
Comaro Chronicle
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August 4, 2025
The Joburg Market has officially welcomed Neony Market Agents, a new Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) accredited agency, into its network of fresh produce traders. Neony is on a mission to transform South Africa’s agricultural landscape by...
Barriere man's new reality TV show looks to prove no job is too big for little people
Castanet Kamloops
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August 4, 2025
Photo: AMI Television Dale Kristensen, his son Cooper and the team behind his TV Show Underdog Inc. Dale Kristensen never thought he’d be big enough to land his own TV show — but he says the fact he's so small is actually the show's strength. The...
US's 30% tariff on SA exports will hit 30,000 jobs
Sowetan
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August 4, 2025
“This [partnership] also aims to unlock new market access opportunities for SA, including the export of sustainable aviation fuel by Sasol and the exports of hybrids and electric vehicles. “While facing global trade challenges, SA is proactively...
Malaysian Employee Turns RM8 Light Bulb Into RM180 Company Expense Scam
The Rakyat Post
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August 4, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A Malaysian auto repair shop owner has exposed what might be the most brazen expense fraud of the year, sharing screenshots that show how an...
Ukrainian soldier working as Russian 'mole,' sending GRU military positions, SBU claims
The Kyiv Independent
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August 4, 2025
A mobilised Ukrainian soldier has been detained accused of working as a Russian "mole" and revealing military positions to Russian military intelligence (GRU), the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on Aug. 4 The suspect was undergoing...
5 things to know for August 4: Jobs report, Texas redistricting, Montana bar shooting, Abortion, Covid-19
CNN
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August 4, 2025
Follow After more than a decade since a water crisis devastated Flint, Michigan, there has been some progress. In July, the state told a federal court that it had replaced 11,000 lead pipes and restored 28,000 damaged properties. Federal officials...
Billionaire Vinod Khosla says “College degrees are dead” as AI will disrupt education and replace expert jobs
The Times of India
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In a bold prediction that challenges the foundations of modern education and white-collar work, billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has declared that traditional college degrees are becoming obsolete. Speaking in recent interviews and...