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#CzechRepublic #DefendDemocracy #Protests
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Tens of thousands rally against new Czech government seen as a threat to democracy
PRAGUE -- Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague this weekend against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist, anti-immigrant Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
#GenZ #TalentAcquisition #PurposeDrivenWorkplace
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HR Professionals Work to Draw Gen Z Talent Through Purpose-Driven Positioning
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In the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and retention in 2026, HR professionals face a persistent challenge: attracting and keeping top Gen Z talent, who now form a significant portion of the workforce and are projected to dominate it in the coming years
Surveys from Deloitte and others consistently show that roughly 89% of Gen Z workers view a sense of purpose as essential to job satisfaction and well-being, often ranking it alongside or above salary in importance.
#FiberMaxxing #GutHealth #HealthyEating
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Fibermaxxing: Southern California's Next Big Food Trend Seizing the "Good-for-Your-Gut" Spotlight
If the last decade in health-oriented food trends has been defined by relentless protein proliferation - from protein-infused waters and protein chips to protein-packed breakfast bowls - then 2026 may be remembered as the year fiber stepped into the cultural and culinary consciousness
In Southern California, a lifestyle region long ahead of national wellness curves, a new trend dubbed "fibermaxxing" has taken hold: the deliberate and enthusiastic pursuit of foods, drinks and snacks that dial up dietary fiber to exceptionally high levels.
#KitchenCulture #CulinaryCommunity #FoodIndustryIssues
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Noma's René Redzepi confessed to being a kitchen bully in 2015. What the chef did next
I'm Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L. A. Times Food, with this week's Tasting Notes.
"How can we rectify the screaming and shouting and physical abuse we've visited on our young cooks.
#MonoLake #WaterConservation #ClimateChange
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Mono Lake water levels are well below what's required. Now some want L.A. to tighten its tap
Their findings are stirring debate, with some calling for a pause in L. A. 's water use to allow the lake to rise.
More than three decades after a landmark decision called for Los Angeles to limit its taking of water to raise the level of Mono Lake, California regulators are reexamining why the lake still hasn't rebounded and what should be done about it.
#COVID19 #SaludPublica #Desigualdad
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Hubo más de 150.000 muertes por COVID-19 no contabilizadas en EEUU al inicio de la pandemia: estudio
NUEVA YORK -- El número de muertes en los primeros tiempos de la pandemia de COVID-19 fue mucho más alto que el recuento oficial de Estados Unidos, según un nuevo estudio que pone de relieve marcadas disparidades en las muertes no contabilizadas.
#PréstamosEstudiantiles #Educación #FinanzasPersonales
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Lo que necesita saber sobre los planes de pago y cobros de préstamos estudiantiles en EEUU
NUEVA YORK -- Ha sido un momento confuso para quienes recibieron préstamos estudiantiles en Estados Unidos. Los cobros se reanudaron y luego fueron pausados.
#InteligenciaArtificial #Regulación #Innovación
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La Casa Blanca publica guía sobre inteligencia artificial, pide no imponer demasiadas regulaciones
WASHINGTON -- La Casa Blanca declaró el viernes que el Congreso debería "prevenir las leyes estatales sobre IA" que considera demasiado onerosas, al presentar un amplio marco sobre cómo desea que los legisladores aborden la inteligencia artificial sin frenar el crecimiento o la innovación en el sector.
#GasPrices #PriceGouging #CaliforniaEnergy
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Gasoline price gouging in California draws a warning
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California's petroleum market watchdog is warning about price gouging at some gas stations charging over $7 or $8 dollars a gallon as the Iran war sends oil prices soaring.
#EnergíaRenovable #CombustiblesFósiles #CambioClimático
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La guerra con Irán subraya los riesgos del implacable enfoque de Trump en el petróleo
WASHINGTON -- Cuando el presidente Donald Trump regresó al cargo el año pasado, lanzó una cruzada para alejar a Estados Unidos de la energía renovable, revirtiendo drásticamente las políticas favorables al clima de su predecesor demócrata para centrarse, en cambio, en el petróleo y otros combustibles fósiles como respuesta a su objetivo de lograr el dominio energético estadounidense.
#Noma #WorkersRights #RestaurantCulture
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Noma L.A. offers meeting with protesters, while former staff now dispute past abuse claims
A movement against Noma has gained steam in public, but a key incident recounted among alleged abuses at the Copenhagen kitchen is now called into question.
#SexualAbuse #EducationReform #StudentSafety
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California reaches proposed settlement with school district that mishandled student sex abuse claims, state AG says
More than a dozen women have alleged that the district enabled the grooming of students and covered up reports of assault and harassment for years.
#ChuckNorris #ArtesMarciales #Cine
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Falleció Chuck Norris, maestro de artes marciales y actor cuya dureza fue leyenda en internet
Chuck Norris, el gran maestro de artes marciales y estrella de acción cuyos papeles en "Walker, Texas Ranger" y otros programas de televisión y películas lo convirtieron en un tipo duro icónico -- lo que desató parodias en internet y la admiración de presidentes -- , murió a los 86 años.
#CesarChavez #PublicArt #CivilRights
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What should be done with California's many Cesar Chavez murals? L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Public murals are among the best ways to honor our heroes, which is why dozens of murals of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez dot California's landscape.
#AI #DefenseTech #TrumpAdministration
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Pentagon's Anthropic bashing rekindles Silicon Valley's resistance to war
The outcome could help determine how willing companies are to work with the Trump administration and influence which defense-tech companies, including many in emerging Southern California, stand to gain or lose.
#Discrimination #FreeSpeech #Antisemitism
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UC Berkeley won't ban Zionist speakers, will pay $1 million to settle antisemitism suit
The case is among several at UCs stemming from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests since October 2023.
UC Berkeley on Thursday said it would revise campus nondiscrimination policies, prohibit student organization bylaws from banning Zionist speakers and pay $1 million in legal fees to settle a lawsuit by two Jewish groups over alleged antisemitic incidents following protests in response to the Hamas-Israel war in 2023.
#Wellbeing #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth
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What the World Happiness Report reveals about social media and the world's happiest country
HELSINKI -- Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.
#LGBTQ #Aceptación #Diversidad
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Personas transgénero perciben menos aceptación en EEUU que gays y lesbianas: encuesta
Las personas LGBTQ+ en Estados Unidos perciben una menor aceptación social para las personas transgénero que para aquellas que son lesbianas, gays o bisexuales, según una nueva encuesta del Pew Research Center.
#Investing #StockMarket #GeopoliticalRisk
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Stocks recover from war shock as Wall Street sniffs a turning point
It's been a volatile stretch for US equities as Wall Street tries to wrap its arms around the war in Iran. But with the fighting now in its third week, investors are becoming more sanguine about the stock market as signs emerge that the worst may be over.
#IranConflict #EnergyCrisis #MiddleEastTensions
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Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
#Wildfire #SmokeDamage #InsuranceReform
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Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
When the January 2025 firestorms swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades they not only burned down homes but left thousands still standing riddled with smoke damage.
#ParentalRights #GenderIdentity #SupremeCourt
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Schools left wondering how to proceed after Supreme Court ruling on transitioning students
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court broke new ground this month when it ruled the Constitution forbids school policies in California that prevent parents from being told about their child's gender transition at school.
#ScreenTime #Education #ChildDevelopment
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Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class
At least 11 states have considered legislation limiting technology in the classroom this year.
Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home.
#HealthcareDisparities #PatientAdvocacy #CancerAwareness
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Contributor: Being insured in America is not the same as having access to care
In April 2022, my mother-in-law, Karla, went for a routine physical therapy visit for carpal tunnel pain. The clinic was full and nearly turned her away.
#UnionStrike #Education #LaborRights
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LAUSD teacher and service worker unions announce massive April 14 strike if no deal reached
The announcement came at a downtown rally involving three key unions that brought out thousands of participants.
Los Angeles Unified's two largest labor groups -- the teachers union and service employees -- announced Wednesday they will join forces and both go on strike April 14 if no contract deal is reached before then, actions that would effectively shut down schools in less than a month.
#CesarChavez #FarmworkerRights #SocialJustice
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Cesar Chavez's name is on buildings, parks, roads and calendars. Some are demanding change
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Dozens of California schools, streets, parks and libraries bear the name of Cesar Chavez -- on top of the statues erected and holiday established in his honor.
#DerechosHumanos #ElSalvador #SeguridadPública
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Bukele arremete contra activistas y ONG; asegura que quieren liberar a todos los pandilleros
SAN SALVADOR -- El presidente salvadoreño Nayib Bukele arremetió contra activistas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro que cuestionan sus políticas de seguridad, asegurando que quieren liberar a todos los pandilleros que han sido detenidos desde el inicio del régimen de excepción.
#CesarChavez #DoloresHuerta #LaborRights
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As she and Cesar Chavez made history, Dolores Huerta carried a shocking secret
In the pages of history, they were a team that changed the world.
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the United Farm Workers and brought new life to the American labor movement, drawing national attention to the brutal working conditions and unlivable wages that agricultural workers experienced.
