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2022 FIFA World Cup

The Most Controversial VAR Decisions at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The footballing world has welcomed many new technological developments in recent times. Its goal is to make decision-making more accurate and provide a better experience for players and fans alike. These technologies include the video assistant referee (VAR), semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and sensor-equipped footballs, all used extensively during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Self-funding Your Startup? Follow These Expert Tips from Proven Entrepreneurs

Self-funding Your Startup? Follow These Expert Tips from Proven Entrepreneurs

Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor, with securing funding being one of the biggest obstacles. Traditional funding options, such as venture capital and angel investing, can be time-consuming, especially for new and untested businesses. In such cases, self-funding, or “bootstrapping”, might be a viable option.

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Navigating Ghost Job Postings: How to Avoid Them

Navigating Ghost Job Postings: How to Avoid Them

Job searching can be a daunting task, especially with the risk of encountering scams or fraudulent job postings. Ghost job postings, which refer to open job positions that are not actively being filled, are a common issue that jobseekers should be aware of. According to a survey by New York-based financial consultancy Clarify Capital.

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Can AI Help You Flirt Better

Can AI Help You Flirt Better?

“Excuse me, but I think you dropped something: my jaw.” This is the pick-up line the famous artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT dished out when we asked for some viable options. Not the most original, sure, but not bad for a trained algorithm.

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Don't Make These Common Legal Mistakes As A Startup

How to Avoid These Common Legal Mistakes as a Startup

Getting a business off the ground is a challenging and complex process that requires dedication, resources and a market-fit product. However, many entrepreneurs often neglect the legal aspects of their endeavor, which can lead to costly and lengthy proceedings and even shutdowns.

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4 Popular Companies Offering the Best Vacation Policies

4 Popular Companies Offering the Best Vacation Policies

The work-life balance is becoming increasingly important to many employees, and a comprehensive and generous vacation policy plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. Vacation time gives employees the chance to recharge, pursue personal interests and reap numerous benefits, such as increased job satisfaction, reduced stress and improved overall well-being

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Is Using AI for Academic Writing Cheating?

Is Using AI for Academic Writing Cheating?

From films written and directed by ChatGPT to Kindle authors writing books with artificial intelligence (AI), we are seeing more and more reportage on AI writing tools these days. While writing with an AI may seem harmless and possibly helps improve work efficiency, the use of these tools in the sphere of academic writing has generated serious concern. Teachers are worried that the use of AI writing tools is equivalent to plagiarism or cheating.

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Hong Kong’s Offshore Tax System

Reform of Hong Kong’s Offshore Tax System

Further to the introduction of the proposed Hong Kong’s new Foreign-Source Income Exemption (FSIE) regime as discussed in our article A Challenge to Hong Kong’s Long-Established Offshore Tax System in October 2022, the relevant legislation has been enacted and became effective on January 1, 2023.

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Smart and Sustainable Development

The Path Forward for Hong Kong’s Smart and Sustainable Development

For Hong Kong to elevate its status as a world-leading innovation hub, it needs to continue to evolve as a smart and sustainable city. The reason is simple: Smart city initiatives can serve as a catalyst for start-up-led innovation, particularly from the city’s already well-developed fintech sector.

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Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

On January 19, 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation in a surprise move, citing that she just “no longer had enough in the tank” to carry on. This news followed a slew of gender-related headlines—expectedly. Media houses seemed to enjoy their “I told you so” moment, with the BBC posting an archaic and sexist headline: “Jacinda Ardern resigns: Can women really have it all?”

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Smart Home Gadgets You Need to Try in 2023

Smart Home Gadgets You Need to Try in 2023

Revolutionize the way you live with smart home devices! The smart home industry is booming and for good reason. With the advancements in technology, there are now numerous gadgets and devices available to make your home not only smarter and more convenient but also safer and more energy-efficient.

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What-Led-to-Balenciaga’s-Recent-Scandal

What Led to Balenciaga’s Recent Scandal?

If you are attuned to the fashion world, you would have heard that Balenciaga has been canceled. This was a result of the problematic advertisements they released in November 2022. These ads featured imagery related to child sexual abuse, showed BDSM motifs in ads featuring children and a whole lot more.

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5 Companies That Have Already Announced Job Cuts This Year

Layoffs in 2023: 5 Companies That Have Already Announced Job Cuts This Year

The layoff spree at tech giants is bleeding into a new year. It has been just three weeks since we entered 2023, yet the media is buzzing with disturbing numbers about people being laid off by tech companies: At least 104 tech companies let go more than 26,000 employees. This means, more than 1,600 tech employees were dismissed per day in the past couple of weeks. Let’s take a look at the top tech companies that are laying off aggressively.

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Goblin Mode

Decoding the World’s Obsession with “Goblin Mode”

Do you find yourself struggling to maintain a positive and productive attitude at work? Are you becoming increasingly irritable or disengaged from constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience this state of mind, and some turn on their ‌ “goblin mode” to cope with it. The term “goblin mode” gained popularity in February 2022

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Top 3 Cheapest Tesla Alternatives to Consider Buying

Top 3 Cheapest Tesla Alternatives to Consider Buying

Those who care about the environment have progressively shifted to electric cars. In December 2022, electric car sales reached 11% of the car market worldwide. These cars not only have significantly fewer carbon emissions but are also cheaper to maintain. Some countries, such as New Zealand, the U.K.

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Top 5 AI Companies in the World

Top 5 AI Companies in the World

Technological developments are driven by the human need to make life easier and complete tasks faster and more efficiently. The drastic growth of technology in recent years has paved the way for artificial intelligence (AI) to become an integral part of almost every industry—from education and lifestyle to music and sports. It is everywhere. And by the looks of it, it is here to stay.

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