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What was role job cuts played in weather forecast ahead of Texas floods
Texas floodwaters send trees crashing into river on July 4 PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Washington (AP) — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather...

Abdou Diop: ‘Spain is implementing a genuine strategy in Africa’
Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025 organised by One Africa Forums. From 6 to 8 July, various relevant issues were analysed regarding the link between Africa and Spain at all levels, especially economic and commercial. Atalayar interviewed...

Wolves make ultimate tribute to Diogo Jota by inducting him into club’s Hall of Fame
Former Wolves forward Diogo Jota has been inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame following his tragic death. Jota and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of July 3. 3 Diogo Jota was a fan favourite during...

Announcing EX Program Go from Truth Initiative: A Scalable Digital Tobacco Cessation Solution for Small to Mid-Sized Employers
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The team behind EX Program, the leading digital tobacco cessation solution developed by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, today announced the launch of EX Program Go — a scalable,...

Work More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- There’s been only one topic of conversation in the brasseries of France this week: Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s proposal to scrap two of three public holidays in the month of May to contain the spiraling budget deficit....
These are the roles driving UAE job growth
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

Epstein, Trump, Clinton, and Israel: A Retrospective
by Mitch Maley This weekend, more than five thousand college Republicans convened in Tampa for Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit. Highlighted by events featuring A-list MAGA pundits, the gathering demonstrated a clear generational divide...

Loose Women star Andrea McLean breaks down in tears as she addresses her decision to leave the UK for Spain after near-death health scare and failed business
Andrea McLean has confirmed she is moving to Spain for a new life in an emotional Instagram video this morning. The former Loose Women anchor, 55, looked visibly upset as she revealed she didn't think the shock announcement was something she would...

BAE Systems rejects claims from union that Lancashire jobs are at risk
BAE Systems employs 12,000 people across its Samlesbury and Warton sites 5,600 at Samlesbury and 6,400 at Warton. At Warton the final assembly of Typhoons takes place, The Samlesbury plant manufactures the UK workshare of Typhoon major units which...

Brits heading on Spain and Portugal holidays this summer face huge price hikes
Families have seen some holiday prices to top hotspots rocket by nearly quarter this summer, research has revealed. The jump means travellers looking forward to their break abroad risk having to shell out hundreds of pounds more than last year....

ITV Loose Women star QUITS life in UK after 'tough couple of years' as presenter plots new life in Spain
Presenter Andrea McLean is swapping the UK for Spain after facing a difficult few years. The former Loose Women star, 55, is making the big life change after a recent near-death experience. Mother-of-two McLean was a frequent face on ITV until...

US Stocks Mixed; Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 100 points on Thursday. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.24% to 44,564.14 while the NASDAQ declined 0.44% to 20,520.54. The S&P 500 also fell,...

Jobless nurses
AT the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Alleshia Rutty made a bold decision to leave her job of 12 years to answer the national call for more health-care workers and enrol in nursing school. However, four years later, the registered nurse now finds...

Ask Jennifer: My husband got a job in Spain and I'm dreading leaving home to move there
My husband has been offered a contract to work in Spain for three years. It’s a significant step-up for him and has the added bonus of free accommodation. He really wants to do this, but I have some doubts. I have lots of friends here and I am...

Loose Women star Andrea McLean in tears as she addresses move to Spain
Loose Women star Andrea McLean has broken her silence following reports she is set to quit life in the UK and move to Spain. The huge move for Andrea comes after the presenter, 55, lost a huge amount of money after leaving the ITV show and almost...

ASSA ABLOY acquires Calmell in Spain
STOCKHOLM, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Calmell, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets and magnetic tickets. "I am very pleased to welcome Calmell to ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that...

Doctors Happier Off Duty Than on the Job, Survey Finds
A recent survey of more than 1000 physicians in Spain, conducted on the Medscape Professional Network, including El Medico Interactivo, provides an in-depth look at the well-being and life satisfaction of medical professionals both in and outside...

Friday briefing: A ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ – why is the EU not doing more to sanction Israel?
Good morning. Before we get into the news of the day, a bit of housekeeping. I’ve been away from the newsletter for a few months, but this isn’t the grand return I’m sure you’ve all been eagerly awaiting. Instead, this will be my last First...

The Nine Inch Nails lyric that made Zeal & Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux quit his job
Zeal & Ardor mainman Manuel Gagneux has revealed which Nine Inch Nails lyric inspired him to give up 9-to-5 work. Talking exclusively in the new issue of Metal Hammer, the Swiss-American singer/multi-instrumentalist says that the chorus of Every...

Marc's Spain diary part two: Let's pump up the volume and reconnect
Don’t get me wrong, Derek Clark and John McGinlay do a fine job. I often try and make sure I’m within earshot in the press box so I can double-check details as I stab frantically at my laptop trying to make sense out of what is happening on the...