A growing number of people are calling for a "right-to-disconnect" law to protect workers from out-of-hours communication, with nearly all respondents supporting the idea due to its potential benefits in maintaining work-life balance. Despite this, many believe their bosses would resist such legislation. France and Australia have already introduced similar laws, allowing employees to disconnect from work after hours. The push for a "right-to-disconnect" law comes as digital communication blurs the line between work and personal life, with 65.1% of respondents reporting getting into trouble at work due to email mistakes.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/over-90-of-americans-demand-for-a-right-to-disconnect-law-which-would-protect-them-from-out-of-hours-work-communicationThe World Sleep Day, observed annually on the Friday before the Spring Equinox, aims to raise awareness about the significance of sleep in today's fast-paced world. Launched by the World Sleep Society in 2008, this global event highlights the importance of prioritizing sleep over work, screens, and stress, emphasizing its impact on overall health and well-being.
https://www.ndtv.com/video/explained-what-is-world-sleep-day-and-what-is-its-significance-913962?hp#pfrom=home-ndtv_videoZoho founder Sridhar Vembu has expressed his dissatisfaction with India's IT industry, stating that it has created a financial bubble by "sucking all the oxygen" out of the market. He believes this is due to the industry's rapid growth and high valuations, which are unsustainable in the long term.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-blames-indias-it-industry-for-creating-financial-bubble-sucked-all-oxygen-11742006087217.htmlChloe Cole, a former child transitor, is urging lawmakers to ban sex change surgeries for minors at the federal level due to what she calls "the abuse" of children who were misled into transitioning. Cole, who began transitioning from female to male at age 12, regrets her decision after undergoing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, as well as a double mastectomy, which left her with scars and bleeding. She is calling on Congress to enact legislation to stop the practice, citing the need for federal action beyond state-level regulations.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/detransitioner-chloe-cole-congress-ideological-plague-gender-affirming-care-minorsThe Federal Trade Commission and FBI have issued warnings about an unpaid tolls scam targeting smartphone users, specifically those in Connecticut. Cybercriminals pose as state road toll collection agencies, sending texts claiming users must pay a dollar amount immediately to avoid late fees, often sent on the same day of transmission.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/spam-texts-about-unpaid-tolls-are-on-the-rise-heres-what-to-do-if-you-get-one/3521363/A group of individuals used conversation cards to facilitate meaningful interactions, creating a liberating experience free from social media distractions and text message compulsions. They designed the cards with conversation prompts categorized into three levels of vulnerability, allowing participants to navigate discussions with ease.
https://channelnewsasia.com/living/socialising-no-phones-social-media-4978171The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has contributed AED 1 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign in Dubai, UAE, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to establish an endowment fund providing sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy during Ramadan, promoting values of honouring parents, compassion, and solidarity.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/iacad-contributes-aed-1-million-to-fathers-endowment-campaign/The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to review and potentially revise its 2024 Risk Evaluation Framework Rule, which outlines the process for conducting chemical risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The review is in response to President Trump's Executive Order 14219, requiring consistency with Administration policy. EPA will consider public comments and concerns from federal agencies and reexamine aspects of the rule, including the approach to making single risk determinations for chemicals, evaluating all conditions of use, and incorporating personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial controls in occupational settings.
https://natlawreview.com/article/epa-will-review-2024-rule-amending-tsca-risk-evaluation-framework-ruleThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated grants to two non-profit organizations in Philadelphia, including Esperanza and Overbrook Environmental Education Center. The EPA's decision was made under a priority that focuses on merit, fairness, and excellence, excluding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. As a result, a project aimed at building climate resilience in Hunting Park, led by Jamile Tellez Lieberman, has been terminated. Meanwhile, Overbrook Environmental Education Center is seeking alternative funding to replace the lost grant of up to $700,000, which was intended to help other organizations secure federal grants for environmental projects in disadvantaged communities.
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