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Senior Reporter

With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly In July; Positions Open For Every Unemployed Person

Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly In July; Positions Open For Every Unemployed Person

US - Job openings in the United States rose unexpectedly in July, with two positions open for every unemployed person. The number of available job posts edged up to 11.24 million in July, according to

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

Iraq - Dozens of people were injured after protesters loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the presidential palace. The violence began after Mr. Sadr announced his retirement from politics. His bloc won a majority of seats

Jamaican farmworkers decry seismic-level exploitation in Canada

Jamaican farmworkers decry seismic-level exploitation in Canada

Canada - Systematic slavery is what Jamaican farm workers face on Canadian farms. They call on Jamaica to address systemic issues through a multi-year migrant work program in Canada. In a letter sent to Jamaica's

The small business owners struggling to pay energy bills

The small business owners struggling to pay energy bills

UK - The UK electricity bill has risen to unimaginably high levels. Because of this, thousands of small businesses across the country are facing the possibility of closing as electricity bills have risen to levels

Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Russia’s cluster munition attacks take toll on civilians

Ukraine - Human Rights Watch today released the 100-page global Cluster Munition Monitor 2022 report, claiming that the continuous use of cluster munitions by Russian forces has harmed hundreds of civilians in Ukraine in a

Walmart is laying off corporate employees

Walmart is laying off corporate employees

US - Walmart is laying off about 200 corporate employees, the move comes a week after the company announced a cut in its earnings outlook as inflation catches up with consumer spending. Walmart inc. is

New rights aim to improve work-life balance in EU

New rights aim to improve work-life balance in EU

EU - As of August 2, all EU member states must comply with the 2019 regulations that were adopted at the EU level to enhance work-life balance for parents and careers. The EU Commission claims

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia - Indonesia agreed to abolish a ban on bringing migrant workers to the nation beginning August 1 after the neighbours resolved issues about workers' rights, according to Malaysia's human resources minister. The arrival of

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan - For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid between them. UN World Food Programme (WFP) has received emergency aid of $100 million from

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya - Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant increased instances of human rights abuses in Libya. Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political