Stock market’s plunge continues on new concerns about global economy.
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Stock market’s plunge continues on new concerns about global economy.

ByNews Polite

Wall Street’s relentless decline stretched into a sixth week on Monday, fueled by new data from China that added to concerns about a global economy that’s being battered by high inflation, rising interest rates and a malfunctioning supply chain. The S&P 500 fell 3.2 percent, adding to a downdraft that…

Activision Blizzard Is Sending Anti-Union Emails Ahead of Raven Software Vote

Activision Blizzard Is Sending Anti-Union Emails Ahead of Raven Software Vote

ByNews Polite

Activision Blizzard is actively discouraging Raven Software QA employees from voting in favor of unionization, ahead of an ongoing election with a deadline of May 20. According to a Washington Post report, Raven management has been sending employees messages and holding town hall meetings about the election, including an April…

UN chief calls for probe into deadly armed attack on mining site — Global Issues

UN chief calls for probe into deadly armed attack on mining site — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

At least 38 civilians, including women and children, were killed in the attacks carried out by the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo (CODECO) at the Blakete-Plitu mining site. More civilians were displaced and reported missing when the attackers set fire to nearby Malika village, where they also reportedly raped…

UN chief calls for probe into deadly armed attack on mining site — Global Issues

Guterres expresses solidarity as Moldova grapples with fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Speaking at a press conference alongside Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, the UN chief said: “Moldova is not just another country receiving refugees [and] … I am deeply concerned about the continuation and possible spread of the war Russia is waging in Ukraine, and by…

Musician Nick Cave’s Son Jethro Lazenby Dead at 31

Musician Nick Cave’s Son Jethro Lazenby Dead at 31

ByNews Polite

Nick Cave is mourning the loss of his son Jethro Lazenby. The musician confirmed in a statement to NBC that the 31-year-old died this week “With much sadness, I can confirm that my son, Jethro, has passed away,” Nick, 64, shared through his manager Brian Message. “We would be grateful for family privacy at this time.” …

UN chief calls for probe into deadly armed attack on mining site — Global Issues

Guterres welcomes new acting chief of UN projects services — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The office serves as the UN’s operational arm, dedicated to implementing projects for the Organization, international financial institutions, governments and other partners around the world.  ‘Uplifting lives’ The development came following the resignation yesterday of Executive Director Grete Faremo. “It has been my great privilege to lead UNOPS. I continue…