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September 17, 2024 11:32 AM

Work-life balance: Four-day week is catching on

Are you anxious that your boss is always tracking the number of hours you work? Do you sometimes feel like you are married to your job? Are you one of those who feels the need to work long hours just to prove your worth? Are 40 to 50 hours per wee...

September 16, 2024 12:05 PM

Nepal’s traditional tattoo summit gets modern aesthetic touch

Tattoo enthusiasts in Nepal's Lalitpur thronged the Himalayan Tattoo Summit on Satruday (September 14), where dozens of tattoo artists set up stall showcasing their inking prowess. Artists at the summit which started Friday (September 13), presented...

September 15, 2024 3:14 PM

Frankfurt hosts European tram championships

Tram drivers from across Europe gathered in Frankfurt this Saturday (September 14) to take part in the European Tram Drive Championship. In a series of tests, the drivers showcased their talents to the watching crowds, including braking, starting an...

September 14, 2024 5:07 PM

FKA twigs’ body movement art shakes up Sotheby’s

At Sotheby's in London, a group of people are taking turns to swing their arms, thrust their hips and twist their bodies on the floor, as part of a performance artwork created by British singer-songwriter FKA twigs. Called "The Eleven", it is perfor...

September 13, 2024 3:33 PM

‘Shogun’ leads Emmys drama race, ‘The Bear’ seeks comedy repeat

Which series will succeed three-time winner "Succession" as television's best drama? Emmy voters will reveal their selection on Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony where historical epic "Shogun" enters as the favorite. The story set in feudal Japan alre...

September 12, 2024 12:23 PM

Taylor Swift wins seven VMAs, tying Beyonce for lifetime lead

Pop megastar Taylor Swift took home seven trophies on Wednesday at MTV's Video Music Awards, tying her with Beyonce for the most lifetime honors in the 40-year history of the video accolades. Swift snagged the top prize, video of the year, for her b...

September 11, 2024 11:55 AM

Books in, screens out: some Finnish pupils go back to paper after tech push

This autumn, pupils in the Finnish town of Riihimaki headed back to school with backpacks full of books after a decade of state-backed promotion of laptops and other digital devices in the classroom. Finland's public education system has ga...

September 10, 2024 12:42 PM

SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s private crew on breakthrough spacewalk mission

A crew of four private astronauts on Tuesday were in the final stages of preparation for a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company's new spacesuits and a redesigned spacecraft. A billionaire entrepreneur, a...

September 10, 2024 12:26 PM

Australia govt demands 50-50 gender split on sporting body boards by 2027

The Australian government introduced a new directive on Tuesday ordering national and state sporting bodies to have a 50-50 gender split on their boards by mid-2027 or risk losing public funding. The National Gender Equity in Sport Governance Policy...

September 9, 2024 11:22 AM

Australia’s census to include sexual orientation, gender questions for first time

Australia will include questions on sexual orientation and gender in its census for the first time, after more than a week of controversy over the centre-left Labor government's earlier decision to exclude them. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday...

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