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US Could See Another ‘Great Resignation’ as 3 in 10 Workers Plan To Quit in 2024: Survey

More than half of workers surveyed cited low pay as the top reason why they were likely to quit their jobs this year.


Asian Share Markets Likely to Falter Following Biden's Withdrawal from White House Race

Share markets across Asia are expected to stay in the red after last week’s tech bloodbath, as well as the shock announcement of US President Joe Biden bowing out of the presidential race in November.

Is Crowdstrike Paying for the $1BN Damages Caused by the Global Outage? Experts Say It’s Unlikely

The global tech outage affected about 8.5 million Windows-based computers and laptops worldwide. A global tech outage following a faulty update from Crowdstrike caused business operations around the world to stop on Friday, leading to an estimated $1 billion in damages.

Social Security Payments Worth Over $4,800 To Go Out This Week; Here’s When You’ll Get Yours

The new round of monthly payments will be sent out to eligible retirees born on or after the 21st of a month.


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Family Business in Hong Kong Under Fire for Repackaging Tofu in Poor Hygiene Conditions
Hong Kong company known for its fermented Tofu, Liu Ma Kee, faces backlash after it was revealed that they imported and repackaged tofu under unsanitary conditions, contrary to its claims of producing it from scratch.
Disneyland Workers Vote to Authorize A Strike To Protest Wages and Benefits
Disneyland employees in California have authorized a potential strike, with nearly 99% of union members supporting the move amid ongoing contract negotiations over wages and benefits.
Chinese President Meets Vanuatu Prime Minister
President Xi Jinping announced strategies to strengthen the finances of China's indebted local governments, which include increasing their financial autonomy and opening infrastructure to private enterprises.
China Unaffected by Global Microsoft Outage, Thanks to Local Tech Investment
On July 19, a global Microsoft Windows outage disrupted foreign businesses and luxury hotels, but China’s key infrastructure remained largely unaffected, following the country’s push for tech self-sufficiency.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Reports 5.4% Profit Decline, its Fifth Consecutive Quarter Drop
Reliance Industries Ltd. reported a 5.4% profit decline for the quarter ending June 30, falling short of expectations due to ongoing issues in its oil-to-chemicals sector, despite a 12% revenue increase.
Over 3.3 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard After Injury Reports
Bissell has recalled 3.3 million Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in North America due to a burn risk, following over 150 injury reports linked to the defect.
Boeing Plans Major Overhaul to Rebuild Trust Following 737 Max Crashes That Cost Them $30 Billion
Boeing, facing severe financial and reputational damage from the 737 Max crashes, is implementing a comprehensive recovery plan involving better safety measures, workforce training, and buying back its troubled fuselage supplier.
Stellantis Recalls Over 24,000 Minivans Over Battery Fire Risk; Owners Advised to Park Outdoors
Stellantis recalls over 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans due to a potential battery fire risk, advising owners to park outdoors and avoid charging. At the same time, they investigate a defect linked to seven reported fires.
Tech Glitch Hits Microsoft Services, Causing Stock Prices to React Negatively
A recent update to CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor software caused widespread "blue screen of death" errors for Microsoft users worldwide, impacting both individuals and businesses and resulting in a 1.3% drop in Microsoft's stock price.
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The company also said it will no longer participate in or support "external social or cultural awareness parades, festivals, or events.”
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