Meta Pauses Employee Tracking Program After Sensitive Data Exposed Company-Wide

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Meta Pauses Employee Tracking Program After Sensitive Data Exposed Company-Wide

Meta has paused its employee tracking program after a data exposure incident allowed the entire company to view sensitive information. The tool, designed to monitor worker activity, had already been controversial before this latest mishap. The incident is expected to further fuel criticism of Meta's AI training practices, which rely on extensive data collection.

Do companies have the right to track their employees' activity?

Engadget · 5h ago · Source ↗

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Oklahoma wins College World Series for first time since 1994

Oklahoma claimed the Men's College World Series title Monday night, defeating North Carolina in the winner-take-all Game 3 for their first championship since 1994. Relief pitcher LJ Mercurius delivered another clutch bullpen performance to seal the victory. North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles proved decisive in the loss.

Does LJ Mercurius deserve the College World Series MVP title?

ESPN · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Zuzanna Wielgos Wins Two Medals at European Youth Championships in Cluj-Napoca

Polish athlete Zuzanna Wielgos competed in five European Youth Championship tournaments between 2022 and 2026, returning with a medal almost every time. In Cluj-Napoca she reached the podium twice. This autumn she will compete at the individual European Championships in Ljubljana.

WP SportoweFakty · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Polish Fathers Taking Parental Leave Face Workplace Discrimination

Alicja returned to work 16 weeks after giving birth while her husband stayed home to care for their child. After nearly six months, her husband returned to work only to be told by his female managers that they "didn't hire a man to sit at home with children." The story is part of a broader trend of Polish fathers choosing parental leave, despite frequent pushback from employers.

Should fathers take parental leave as often as mothers?

WP Kobieta · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Rival Port Project Emerges Before Port Polska Even Breaks Ground

Port Polska has not yet begun construction, but a rival project has already emerged and grown in ambition, potentially threatening its market position. The situation highlights how competitive ambitions in Poland's port sector are flaring up even before the flagship project breaks ground.

Does Poland need more than one major new port project?

Spider's Web · 27min ago · Source ↗

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World Cup Golden Boot Race Heats Up — Top Scorers Compared

The race for the World Cup Golden Boot is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in history, with the world's top strikers all performing at a high level. The article previews the contest but does not list the current leading scorers or their goal tallies at the time of publication.

Is the Golden Boot a more meaningful individual honour than a World Cup winner's medal?

BBC Sport · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Ten Years After Brexit, UK Fares Worse Than Poland on Key Measures

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, a comparison between the United Kingdom and Poland highlights the significant damage the decision has caused. In a poll marking the anniversary, the most common answer to the question about Brexit's main benefit was "don't know" or "none of the above." Analysts say it is extremely difficult to identify any meaningful advantages of leaving the EU.

Should the United Kingdom seek to rejoin the European Union?

Newsweek Polska · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Medieval Gold Ring Unearthed in Norwegian Town After Nearly 1,000 Years Underground

Archaeologists led by Linda Åsheim have unearthed an ornate medieval gold ring during excavations in the centre of Tønsberg, Norway. The artefact was found just a few centimetres below the surface, where it had lain for nearly a thousand years. The find highlights the rich historical heritage hidden beneath even small Norwegian towns.

Focus.pl · 31min ago · Source ↗

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MLB Commissioner: Giants Failed to Tell Players They Could Skip Pride Caps

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wrote to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley stating that the San Francisco Giants failed to properly inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during the team's annual Pride Night. Manfred's letter makes clear the communication failure lay with the club, not league policy.

Should MLB players have the right to opt out of wearing Pride caps?

ESPN · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beat Senegal 3-2 to Clinch Knockout Stage

Erling Haaland scored two goals to power Norway to a 3-2 victory over Senegal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Monday. The win secured Norway's place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Is Norway a genuine contender to win the whole tournament?

ESPN · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Russia Caps Fuel Sales at 40 Litres in Omsk Region; Tu-160 Bombers Over Norwegian Sea

Russia's Omsk region has introduced a fuel rationing measure, limiting drivers to a maximum of 40 litres of petrol per fill-up. Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers were spotted over the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea. The Pentagon plans to ask Congress for an additional $80 billion in funding.

Does Russia's fuel rationing signal serious supply problems?

Rzeczpospolita · 34min ago · Source ↗

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PanParagon App Updated to Handle Poland's Deposit Return System

PanParagon, a popular Polish app for storing digital receipts and hunting for deals, has undergone a major overhaul. The updated version now supports Poland's deposit return system, helping users collect and manage deposit receipts. The update significantly expands the app's functionality for everyday shoppers navigating the new kaucja system.

Are mobile apps the best way to manage deposit return receipts?

AntyWeb · 41min ago · Source ↗

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Meta Backs Indian Fintech Cred with $900M Round as Founder Joins WhatsApp

Indian fintech startup Cred is raising $900 million in a funding round led by Meta, valuing the company at over $4 billion. However, the company's founder and CEO is simultaneously departing to join WhatsApp. The unusual combination of a landmark investment and a leadership exit raises questions about the startup's future direction.

Does losing its founder put Cred's future at risk despite the $900M investment?

CNBC · 41min ago · Source ↗

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China's SBP Group Pivots from Generic Drugs to Innovation

SBP Group CEO Eric Tse announced at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of New Champions in Dalian that the Chinese pharma company is shifting away from its generics-focused model toward drug development and innovation. Tse outlined his vision for navigating China's evolving healthcare sector. The strategic pivot reflects broader changes in the competitive Chinese pharmaceutical landscape.

Can Chinese pharma companies genuinely compete with Western giants in drug innovation?

Bloomberg · 43min ago · Source ↗

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US Grants Iran 60-Day Oil Sales License as Peace Talks Continue

The Trump administration issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, providing Tehran with a significant economic lifeline. The move came as the United States and Iran continued negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent peace deal. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reported on the development from Dubai.

Should the US allow Iran to sell oil while peace talks are ongoing?

Bloomberg · 47min ago · Source ↗

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Japan 5-Year Bond Auction Draws Below-Average Demand Amid Yen Weakness

Japan's five-year government bond auction on Tuesday attracted demand below the 12-month average, signalling weaker appetite for Japanese sovereign debt. Yen weakness is adding to market expectations that the Bank of Japan may need to raise interest rates more quickly than anticipated. The result reflects growing tensions in Japan's bond market.

Should the Bank of Japan raise interest rates faster to support the yen?

Bloomberg · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Netherlands Performs First Child Euthanasia Under New Law

A doctor in the Netherlands ended the life of a terminally ill young child for the first time under the country's updated euthanasia law, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported on Monday. The case was submitted to a special review committee at the end of last year. The event marks a historic and deeply controversial milestone in Dutch medical law.

Should euthanasia of terminally ill young children be legally permitted?

RMF24 · 47min ago · Source ↗

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Lady Pank's Panasewicz Praises Świątek, Highlights One Key Quality

Janusz Panasewicz, legendary frontman of Polish rock band Lady Pank, was asked about tennis star Iga Świątek and shared his admiration for her. He highlighted one quality he considers particularly important in the world-class player. Świątek has built a massive fanbase in recent years, including many prominent figures from Polish showbiz.

Is Iga Świątek the greatest Polish sportswoman of all time?

Interia Sport · 47min ago · Source ↗

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Inclusive Language in Polish Public Administration: Recognising Women in Officialdom

Poland's public administration, where women make up the majority of employees, still rarely uses feminine forms of job titles and ranks in official communication. Advocates argue that inclusive language is not merely a political issue but a practical tool for respect and communicative precision. Reforming official language could better reflect the actual gender composition of the public sector workforce.

Should Polish public offices be required to use feminine job title forms?

Rzeczpospolita · 47min ago · Source ↗

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Tick bite triggers red meat allergy: up to 450,000 cases in the US

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergy to red meat triggered by a tick bite. Up to 450,000 people in the US may have experienced it, many without knowing the cause of their symptoms. Cases have also been recorded in Poland, including in a 32-year-old man. The condition is likely widely underdiagnosed because its symptoms can easily be mistaken for other allergies.

Are doctors in Poland adequately diagnosing alpha-gal syndrome?

Gazeta.pl · 54min ago · Source ↗

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Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential election

Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, according to preliminary results. US President Donald Trump congratulated him on social media, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the Colombian leader by phone. The outcome is expected to significantly improve US–Colombia relations, which were strained under outgoing left-wing President Gustavo Petro.

Is a close relationship with Trump good for Colombia?

TVN24 · 55min ago · Source ↗

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