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El Gobierno alemán eliminará la posibilidad de que los trabajadores del país tramiten la baja laboral por teléfono cuando están enfermos. “Es una desventaja competitiva”, ha esgrimido el canciller, Friedrich Merz, en una rueda de prensa en que ha anunciado este recorte en medio de una amplia gama de medidas en materia tributaria, laboral y de vivienda pactadas por las dos patas del Gobierno, los democristianos de la CDU y los socialdemócratas del SPD. Merz ha dicho que Alemania no puede aceptar “las cifras extraordinariamente altas de bajas por enfermedad” en las empresas, y que la decisión, aunque “dura” es…

ALISON BEARD: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast. I’m Alison Beard. Lots of companies talk about transformation, but few successfully reinvent themselves while staying true to what made them break through or stand out in the first place. Mattel is one of those rare success stories. In recent years, the company has evolved from a traditional toy manufacturer into an IP-driven entertainment business, turning brands like Barbie into cultural phenomena that extend far beyond the toy aisle.  That transformation took a lot – but most importantly it took strong leadership. Today’s guest is Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz. He joined me as…

BLACKPINK dropped new single ‘GO’ on July 1, 2026, alongside an official music video. The group is fully back in motion. The verified @blackpinkofficial Instagram account kept the announcement short: “BLACKPINK ‘GO’ OUT NOW,” with a note that the video was live on YouTube. The post crossed 981,873 likes on release day alone. Combined with broader rollout engagement, BLACKPINK’s return cleared one million total interactions. That’s a different tier of release-day response. Most top-tier artists consider six figures a strong performance on a release-day post. BLACKPINK nearly doubled that. Nearly a million likes on a single announcement post puts ‘GO’…

In 2010, Mark Andol opened a retail shop in Elma, New York, with a strict rule: If a product wasn’t made in the United States, it didn’t go on the shelves. Even the hangers and packaging glue had to be American-made. For Andol, “Made in USA” meant more than a label; it was a moral imperative—a response to the factory closures and offshoring he believed had hollowed out his community. His store used slogans like “China is a long drive to work!” and “For Country, Soldier, American worker, and Our Children of Tomorrow.”

Photo: Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks have released American quarterback Nicholas Vattiato, the team announced on Thursday. The native of Plantation, Fla. signed with the team late last month, which prompted the released of former Heisman Trophy finalist Max Duggan. Vattiato had been the longest-tenured member of Ottawa’s negotiation list, having been added in August 2024. The six-foot, 210-pound passer finished his collegiate career at Middle Tennessee State University in 2025. He completed 61.2 percent of his passes for 2,150 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions over nine games with the team. 3DownNation Newsletter Today’s CFL news in your inbox…

Former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval is the victim of alleged abuse and finally hit a breaking point. He had been living with his longtime girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, who was recently arrested. Unfortunately, there had been months of abuse from her and her father, Will. Ultimately, Sandoval could not take it any longer. Keep reading for more details on what has been revealed. Tom Sandoval Was Done In 2024, Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson began their romance. He had just come off being with Ariana Madix for nearly a decade. Unfortunately, they hid their ups and downs from…

Ben Guez has “a bunch of potential international wives in [his] DMs,” thanks to an automated script he set up using OpenClaw, Claude code, and Instagram trial reels. “I think it’s crazy, like the potential is insane right now,” Guez, a content creator and startup founder, told TechCrunch. “I’m not sure if everyone’s gonna think it’s good, but I mean, it’s working.” How is Guez is wooing so many women? First, he uses the open source AI agent OpenClaw to track World Cup match results. After each game, OpenClaw triggers Claude to create and post a nearly identical Instagram “trial…

If your social media accounts disappeared tomorrow, would anyone miss them? I ask our team this question every year, not to challenge their work, but to assess whether we’re adding value for our audience. The brands that succeed on social media offer inspiration, education, or a genuine sense of community. They provide leadership when the world feels off course, and levity when it feels too heavy. A strong brand should be uniquely positioned to offer a distinct perspective or value for their audience, like providing expertise or teaching a new skill. At Intrepid Travel, we think about value creation in…

La falta de presupuesto y el temor a realizar inversiones financieras inasumibles son el principal freno para la modernización digital del tejido empresarial español. Ante este escenario, José David Fernández, directivo experto en modelos de negocio y nuevo propietario de Polaris, anuncia un cambio de paradigma para la pequeña y mediana empresa: la introducción del leasing de software, una solución diseñada para que los pequeños negocios accedan a tecnología de código propio con las facilidades de pago de una gran corporación. Una advertencia a contracorriente En plena fiebre global por la Inteligencia Artificial, donde se repite de forma casi mesiánica…

The highly anticipated T20I series opener between England and India at Chester-le-Street on July 1, 2026, promised fireworks but ultimately ended in a damp squib as persistent rain forced a premature abandonment. While the erratic British weather stole the headlines on the field, a massive talking point off it was the debut denial of India’s 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Despite making waves globally and dominating headlines following a record-shattering Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, the teenage prodigy was left out of the playing XI, sparking widespread debate among pundits and fans alike.Eoin Morgan reacts after Vaibhav Suryavanshi misses out…