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September 30, 2020

CNBC

Democrats continue pushing to restore $600 a week in unemployment benefits

The modified $2.2 trillion act proposes providing stimulus checks, among other types of support for households and businesses.

The modified $2.2 trillion act proposes providing stimulus checks, among other types of support for households and businesses.
September 29, 2020

BBC News

English adults without A-levels are to be offered free college courses

The UK government is to offer English adults who do not have an A-level or equivalent qualification a fully funded college course in a skill valued by employers.

The UK government is to offer English adults who do not have an A-level or equivalent qualification a fully funded college course in a skill valued by employers.
September 25, 2020

The Guardian, CNN, Bloomberg, Straits Times

Friday news roundup September 25, 2020

France doubled paid paternity leave and the Swiss will vote on freedom of movement. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

France doubled paid paternity leave and the Swiss will vote on freedom of movement. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
September 24, 2020

The Guardian

UK care homes are expecting Covid-19 second wave

According to statistics, between early March and early August 2020 care homes in England and Wales registered 26,500 excess deaths.

According to statistics, between early March and early August 2020 care homes in England and Wales registered 26,500 excess deaths.
September 22, 2020

The Guardian

Japanese supercomputer suggests face shields ineffective at preventing coronavirus

The world’s fastest supercomputer has been used by scientists in Japan to ascertain the effectiveness of plastic visors in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

The world’s fastest supercomputer has been used by scientists in Japan to ascertain the effectiveness of plastic visors in preventing the spread of coronavirus.
September 18, 2020

The Conversation, CNN, Huffington Post, The Guardian

Friday news roundup September 18, 2020

Vietnam fights Covid's effects with inclusive innovation and Japan names a new prime minister. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

Vietnam fights Covid's effects with inclusive innovation and Japan names a new prime minister. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
September 17, 2020

The Guardian, CBS New York

New York’s mayor to furlough himself and staff to ease revenue shortfall

Bill de Blasio estimates the week-long furloughs of approximately 500 staff will save around US$1 million.

Bill de Blasio estimates the week-long furloughs of approximately 500 staff will save around US$1 million.

News from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Democrats continue pushing to restore $600 a week in unemployment benefits

English adults without A-levels are to be offered free college courses

Friday news roundup September 25, 2020

UK care homes are expecting Covid-19 second wave

Japanese supercomputer suggests face shields ineffective at preventing coronavirus

Friday news roundup September 18, 2020

New York’s mayor to furlough himself and staff to ease revenue shortfall

Racial wage differentials in developed countries

What is the economic value of literacy and numeracy?

Sports at the vanguard of labor market policy

Integrating refugees into labor markets

European asylum policy before and after the migration crisis

Recruiting intensity

Who benefits from firm-sponsored training?

Bonuses and performance evaluations

Labor market performance and the rise of populism

Are workers motivated by the greater good?