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This is how much “virtual Zoom cashiers” are paid in New York City

Several restaurant chains in New York City are implementing a system where traditional cashiers are replaced by remote workers in the Philippines who handle checkouts via Zoom. This cost-cutting measure, leveraging the global wage gap, has ignited a lively debate about convenience versus ethical responsibility. Virtual Cashier’s Average Wage A popular fried chicken joint, Sansan […]

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Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for assault of WNBA girlfriend

Houston Rockets’ rising star Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for assault | What happened?

LOOK: Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. just got arrested in New York City after being accused of assault and domestic violence. Porter Jr.’s girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, called 911 at 6:45 in the morning and reported that the NBA star assaulted her. The call was made from the Millennium Hilton Hotel in New York. Shortly

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Drug-resistant Candida auris Fungus escapes containment, Invades Over Half of U.S. States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns about the alarming spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that poses a serious threat to public health. C. auris resists treatment by common antifungal medications, and more than half of the 50 states in the US have reported clinical cases of the fungus. The pandemic

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New York City Nurses are striking; Here’s why + Hospitals affected

At the moment, thousands of nurses from two hospitals located in New York City are currently striking. For those out of the loop, these NYC nurses are protesting the low pay, understaffing, and unsafe working conditions in the two hospitals affected by this walkout. Why are nurses striking in New York City? The strike began

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New York: How to get a Cannabis dispensary license?

Since 2021, New York has slowly changed its stance on the legalization of cannabis in the state. The first batch of applications for a cannabis dispensary license is now in review. There are still many slots for potential business owners to start. Data shows the cannabis industry as one of the most lucrative in recent

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The Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie recovering; What happened to the attacker?

Salman Rushdie, the author of The Satanic Verses, was attacked on August 12, 2022, by 24-year-old Hadi Matar while he was speaking at an event in New York State. Salman Rushdie, a novelist, is recovering from several stab wounds he sustained during an alleged attempted assassination. Rushdie, who has received death threats due to his

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