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Google relies on growing underclass: Temps who outnumber full-timers
Though they often work side by side with full-timers, Google temps are usually employed by outside agencies and make less money, have different benefits plans and have no paid vacation time in the United States
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Cobots are the tools of the future: Pradeep David of Universal Robots
India has been slow in this sphere, but adopting a human-robot approach can be particularly helpful for the manufacturing sector, says David, general manager (south Asia) at the Danish robotics firm
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It's never been easier to be a CEO, and the pay keeps rising
A New York Times survey shows that in 2018, CEO pay in the US increased at almost twice the rate of ordinary wages
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Harvey Weinstein is said to reach $44 million deal to settle lawsuits
More than 80 women have accused him of wrongdoing, and many of sexual harassment, which is a civil violation, not a criminal one. So the details of any settlement—such as whether it includes an admission of wrongdoing by Weinstein—would carry significant symbolism
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From Sansa Stark, a Dark Phoenix will rise
Sophie Turner must now move on from Game of Thrones to find out if her own personal cache of superpowers includes the ability to carry a Marvel movie
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Roger Federer on success and 20 years at the French Open
The tennis legend is back where his Grand Slam journey began. There is speculation that this is a farewell visit, but the world No. 3 is quick to quash that line of thinking
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are Lifestyle (How India's first man in space keeps a low profile), Technology (Balancing safety, privacy and freedom), Book Review (How domestic violence turns men into terrorists, and What to do when you're a country in crisis), Business (Sanctions create business risks and opportunities as well), and Leadership (Being an anti-CEO)
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Trump gives farmers $16 billion in aid amid prolonged China Trade War
Global markets tumbled Thursday as investors began coming to terms with the idea that Trump's trade war is here to stay
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How Trump is outspending every 2020 democrat on Facebook
The Trump campaign anticipates spending hundreds of millions of dollars on its online strategy for the 2020 election, according to officials familiar with the plans
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United Nations finds Siri and Alexa fuel sexism
A UNESCO report revealed that lack of diversity within the industry is reinforcing problematic gender stereotypes