Amazon warns employees that they must return to in-person work to qualify for promotions

 

Amazon has warned its employees that, in order to be promoted, they must comply with the requirement of working in person at least three days a week, at a time of strong internal resistance to leaving. teleworking.

"Like any company, we hope that employees who are being considered for a promotion comply with the company's alignments and policies," one of Amazon's spokespersons, Barbara Agrait, explained in an e-mail to EFE, asked about the teleworking issue.

Office employees who do not work in person three or more days a week will be promoted only if additionally approved by a manager.

Since before the pandemic, administrative workers can request to work remotely, and each case is evaluated by the company itself.

Tensions between the corporation and its workers began last February, when Amazon ordered its 350,000 employees to return to in-person work starting in May.

Thousands of workers signed a petition against the mandate and called a strike to ask the company for more flexibility with remote work.

In July, the media Insider accessed some leaked messages in which Amazon proposed making employees sign a "voluntary resignation" if they did not travel to the in-person centers where its teams work.

The technology company opted for personnel cuts after the pandemic boom, and since autumn 2022 it has laid off 27,000 workers in its cloud computing, advertising and retail divisions, among others.

In addition, it has opposed the unionization of its employees for many years, stating that it prefers to maintain a personal and non-mediated relationship with them.

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, fires its top executive for lack of "trust"

 

The American artificial intelligence company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced this Friday the dismissal of Sam Altman as CEO and member of the board of directors after having lost the "trust" of this body .

The board of directors today released a statement about a "leadership transition" in which it indicated that it has concluded that Altman "was not consistently honest in his communications" with the body, which "impaired his ability to exercise his responsibilities."

Shakira's trial begins: how many years in prison could she face

 

This Monday, Shakira will be present at the Barcelona Court for the start of her trial for a alleged fraud of almost 14.5 million euros to the Spanish Treasury, for which he could face a sentence of up to eight years and two months in prison. The Colombian singer is required to appear in court at least on the first day of the trial, although she may choose to testify or decline. In this legal dispute, which is expected to last until Thursday, December 14, 117 people from her close circle were called to testify.

The 24th Latin Grammy gala, which took place in the Spanish city of Seville, was a success for Shakira, as she dazzled everyone from the stage when she performed “Acróstico”, single in which his two children participated. Furthermore, minutes later, he came out with the Argentine producer Bizarrap to sing the Music Sessions 53< a i=6>, dedicated to his ex-partner, Gerard Piqué. It was awarded as the Song of the Year and the Best Pop Song in the aforementioned award ceremony.

"Neón", the fury series by Daddy Yankee that talks about reggaeton in Miami

 After having announced the end of his musical career in 2022, the artist decided that Neón would be his first project as executive producer of a series for Netflix.

Netflix ignited hips and pulses with Neón , the series produced by Daddy Yankee about the world of Miami reggaeton. It premiered on October 19 and is already in the local Top 10: Santi, a young Latin-American reggaeton artist, dreams of success together with his friends Ness and Félix. Can he make it?

Neón - with eight episodes - is executive produced by Daddy Yankee. In addition, the musical production was carried out by Tainy (famous for several hits by Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Anuel AA and Ozuna). As a hook, Neón will have cameos from Daddy Yankee himself, and in addition to Villano Antillano, Lyanno, Jota Rosa, Brray, Jon Z, Jowell and Ken-Y, among others.

The Biodiversity Crisis: How We Can Protect Our Fauna and Flora

 In recent decades, the world has witnessed an accelerated loss of biodiversity, a crisis that threatens the very existence of numerous species and endangers the stability of ecosystems. This worrying decline in the diversity of life on Earth, known as the Biodiversity Crisis, requires urgent attention and concrete action to reverse its devastating effects.

Biodiversity: A Treasure in Danger

Biodiversity is the variety of life in all its forms, from microorganisms to plants and animals. However, factors such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change and overexploitation of resources have led to an alarming decline in biological diversity. Species loss not only affects individual organisms, but also has serious consequences for humanity as we depend on biodiversity for food, medicine and essential ecosystem services.

Causes of the Crisis

The trick to deactivate the viewing of an Instagram chat

 

The Meta social network has several functions that not all users know about. All the details.

Instagram hides several tricks within its configuration, which improve the user experience within the  Meta social network. A specific example is the option to hide “viewing” of private messages, which can be done in simple steps.

The club that everyone wants to belong to is called The Social Hub and it is a hotel, coworking... and much more!

 

We knew it was a different space, a hybrid concept that unites four-star hotel rooms, short- and long-stay accommodation, and space for coworking, but we have also found out that The Social Hub has what they call membership, which includes a monthly subscription (starting at €99 ) and gives you access to the three rooftops (bar, pool and solarium), gym, video game room, restaurant, cafeteria and play room. In the two The Social Hubs in Spain (you have them in Madrid and Barcelona) and in all the rest of Europe, which you can visit knowing that you have your home there.

Okay, this membership thing is not even remotely a new concept, but after knowing – and enjoying – the version of The Social Hub hotel, the coworking and the 'epicenter of cultural events', we found out about that we can be members of a club to which so many want to belong is like uncovering the jar of the essences of a concept that is breaking it wherever it opens new complexes (currently there are already in Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Holland...).

Specifically, The Social Hub of Madrid has an advantage, mainly because it is located in the capital's new golden triangle (Gran Vía, Plaza of Spain and Royal Palace), just occupying the old building that housed the Rivadeneyra printing press and of which, currently and on the outside, 'even the walkways' are preserved. Another thing is the interior: apart from the common spaces, 330 rooms await guests, who can find short- and long-term accommodation available. 

Shock in Brazil: a Taylor Swift fan died at her first concert in Rio de Janeiro

Ana Clara Benevides decompensated before the show began. Despite receiving medical assistance, the young woman suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and could not be revived. The singer issued a statement on her social networks where she expressed herself as "overwhelmed by pain." 

Shock in Brazil due to the death of a fan of Taylor Swift at her first concert in Rio de Janeiro, Ana Clara Benevides decompensated before the show began. Despite receiving medical assistance, the young woman suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and could not be revived. The singer issued a statement on her social networks where she expressed herself as "overwhelmed by pain." " 

The death of the 23-year-old girl occurred within the framework of the wave of extreme heat that is being recorded in several areas of Brazil , the thermal sensation reached 58°C, in the city of Rio de Janeiro it had already recorded the hottest day of the year on Sunday, with a temperature of 42.5ºC, and the thermal sensation of 52ºC on Monday morning. " 

At least 1,000 other fans fainted during Taylor Swift's first concert, including Ana Clara Benevides, who was in the stands at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Minutes before the start of the show, the young woman lost consciousness and was immediately assisted by a friend, who notified the venue's assistance services. " 

Chatbots Might Be 'Hallucinating' More Often Than Many Realize

When San Francisco startup OpenAI debuted its online chatbot ChatGPT late last year, millions were captivated by the quasi-human way it answered questions, wrote poetry and conversed on almost any topic. But what most people took a while to realize is that this new type of chatbot often makes things up. ‌ When Google introduced a similar chatbot several weeks later, it generated meaningless data about the James Webb Space Telescope. The next day, Microsoft's new Bing chatbot offered all kinds of false information about Gap, Mexican nightlife, and singer Billie Eilish. Then, in March, ChatGPT cited a half-dozen bogus court cases while drafting a 10-page legal brief that a lawyer filed before a federal judge in Manhattan. ‌ Now , a new startup called Vectara, founded by former Google employees, is trying to find out how often chatbots deviate from the truth. The company's research estimates that even in situations designed to prevent this from happening, chatbots make up information at least 3 percent of the time and up to 27 percent. ‌ Experts call this chatbot behavior “hallucination.” 

Kate Middleton surprises with a change of look. What do you think?

 As a lover of classic fashion, Kate Middleton always amazes with her looks, but she rarely surprises us with a big change to her image.

However, the princess has just debuted an unexpected new look .

For a visit in honor of Addiction Awareness Week in the UK, Kate showed off a new hairstyle, sporting long, center-parted bangs and soft waves.

Belinda shows off her incredible Lilith Halloween costume from Diablo IV

 Belinda , the renowned singer and actress, has made it clear that her love for entertainment is not limited to music and acting, as she has also stood out for her outfits inspired by cinema. Especially on Halloween, the performer enjoys recreating characters that pose a great challenge because of how complicated and detailed they could be. Among the costumes that have caused the most stir are: Pennywise, Hellraiser, Frankenstein, Alice in Wonderland, and more.

This Halloween 2023, he joined the celebration with a bold declaration of his passion for the world of gaming and pop culture, presenting a costume that captures the essence of one of the darkest and most fascinating characters from Blizzard's long-awaited Diablo IV video game. . Entertainment.

In a season where many celebrities have shown their creativity with impressive costumes, Belinda has raised the bar with her choice: the figure of Lilith, the queen of the Succubi. This choice has not gone unnoticed on social networks, where the images of her transformation quickly accumulated more than 110 thousand likes, accompanied by an avalanche of positive comments that highlight both the originality and the detail put into her outfit.

Digital onboarding: why is the registration process abandoned in digital channels?

In today's digital era, the seamless incorporation of clients and new users into the digital platforms of banks and retailers stands as a crucial factor for competitive differentiation and revenue growth. This digital transformation allows broader accessibility to products and services, eliminating the need for physical visits to brick-and-mortar branches. However, a significant challenge arises in the form of complexities associated with digital onboarding, leading to high rejection rates and user abandonment during the process.

The Onboarding Challenge:

According to data from the financial sector, a mere 15% to 35% of individuals who initiate the onboarding process successfully complete it. This issue extends beyond banking, affecting 90% of companies globally across various sectors, resulting in the loss of potential customers. Whether in finance, retail, or service industries, the incorporation of digital tools demands a user-centric approach to overcome the hurdles of lengthy procedures, lack of visibility, and security concerns.

Understanding User Interactions:

To address these challenges, companies must prioritize the user experience, comprehending how individuals interact with digital channels. Speed, efficiency, security, and trust are paramount to ensure successful onboarding. Veritran, recognizing the significance of the user's initial impression, emphasizes creating friendly and intuitive applications.

Will Kendall Jenner be the new Wonder Woman? Some fans think so

 Goodbye to Gal Gadot? In the wonderful world of entertainment and fantasy, beauty is often intertwined with admiration for iconic heroes, and this is no stranger to the biggest costume party. 

This Halloween was no exception, Kendall Jenner amazed her followers with a costume that not only brought nostalgia for the 70s, but also generated a passionate debate about who could be the next Wonder Woman. Known for standing out in the fashion industry and a dazzling presence on social networks, the model has opened the door to a conversation that no one thought could originate.

How is the actress who played Terminatrix in “Terminator” today at 44 years old?

 Within the world of science fiction cinema, the Terminator saga stands as one of the most successful and remembered of all time. In this franchise, actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger dazzled audiences around the world with his starring role.

However, beyond the indisputable presence of Schwarzenegger, another female figure stole the spotlight in the franchise. This American actress stood out in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines , where she took on the antagonistic role with mastery. We are talking about Kristanna Loken, who gave life to the fearsome Terminatrix.

International-class talents, stocks of the third world: which sector suffers the loss of a multimillion-dollar business

Although the Knowledge Economy Law offers various incentives to the sector, there is a sub-field in which Argentina has world-class talent that is fighting to survive.

This is the video game industry , one of the most affected by the stocks . Almost 90% are made up of micro and small companies that, not having the resources to overcome the crisis, must sell double or triple to maintain their operation and their place in the global market.

It is the entertainment industry with the highest turnover globally: US$160 billion annually (vs. US$19 billion for cinema). Workmotion assures that Argentina can be a key player:

• It is the main country globally to hire junior talent

• It is the third most important to look for senior developers

He also highlights the problem of the dollar: " Local salaries are 75% lower on average among the 25 countries with the highest GDP."

Video game industry: the present of Argentina

According to data from the Observatory of the Argentine Video Game Development Industry, in Argentina :

• There are 19 million players (40% of the population)

• There are 126 developer studios, which employ 1,646 professionals

• 43 small and 10 large games released in 2022

• Sells 35% to the US and Canada, 12% to Europe, 42% to Argentina

WeWork has officially declared bankruptcy and files for Chapter 11 in the US.

 Co-working space company WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in New Jersey, saying it had entered into agreements with the vast majority of its secured note holders and that it intended to cut “non-operating” leases.

The bankruptcy filing is limited to WeWork locations in the U.S. and Canada , the company said in a news release. The company reported liabilities ranging from $10 billion to $50 billion , according to the bankruptcy filing.

“I am deeply grateful for the support of our financial stakeholders as we work together to strengthen our capital structure and accelerate this process through the Restructuring Support Agreement,” WeWork CEO David Tolley said in a statement. press. “We remain committed to investing in our world-class products, services and team of employees to support our community,” he added.

Colombian Dollar: This will move it during the week

 The dollar in Colombia ended last week with new falls and leading the exchange rate to reach $4,000.

The US currency maintains its behavior tied to what is happening with the economic activity of the United States and various local scenarios that include some outcomes of political events.

In this way, the dollar in Colombia , after even having fallen below the $4,000 barrier , is now awaiting new messages from the FED about the future of inflation.

Although in its most recent meeting the FED stated that it did not rule out a new increase in interest rates at the end of the year, there are some data that may lead to a scenario of stability in the future.

On the one hand, for example, the United States labor market left an unemployment rate higher than what the market was predicting.

Will the dollar rise in Colombia?

The above led the market to understand that, at least from the consumption side, inflation could account for a context of stability.

ChatGPT suffers “major outage”, artificial intelligence system fails

 ChatGPT is down due to a “major outage.”

Anyone who tried to use the AI ​​system saw a warning that it was "at capacity right now." The error page also includes a rap written by ChatGPT about the status of ChatGPT, which begins with the phrase "Yeah, yo, what's up ChatGPT fam . "

But on its status page, creators OpenAI said it was suffering a "major outage" that was being urgently investigated. The latest update stated that engineers had "identified an issue" in the system and were working to fix it.

This is the first major disruption to the system in months. 

Apple pauses development of software updates to fix bugs

 In a rare move, Apple Inc. paused development of next year's software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and other devices intended to eliminate flaws in the code.

Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio will be declared blessed

 The Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio (1920-1998), noted as the “inventor” of the World Youth Days (WYD) and considered “papable” in 1978, will be declared blessed. Pope Francis, who knew him well and promoted his cause, approved this Wednesday the miracle attributed to his intercession with the promulgation of the corresponding decree of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

El #PapaFrancisco aprobó hoy, miércoles 8 de noviembre, el decreto de la Congregación para las Causa de los Santos que reconoce el milagro atribuido al venerable cardenal argentino Eduardo Francisco Pironio, nacido en 1920 en la localidad de 9 de Julio; fallecido en Roma en 1998. pic.twitter.com/RLmb97pcav

— Conferencia Episcopal Argentina (@EpiscopadoArg) November 8, 2023

It is about the miraculous healing of Juan Manuel Franco, a one and a half year old boy from Mar del Plata - the city where Pironio was bishop -, poisoned by inhaling the glitter used by his mother for restoration work. The child had involuntarily aspirated and ingested it, which had caused acute respiratory distress syndrome (SDS) and he was about to die. As Vatican News recalled, it was December 2, 2006 and that day the so-called “March of Hope” was celebrated, an initiative devised by Pironio.

For the occasion the parish priest had distributed a small card with the figure of the cardinal. The little boy's parents, from that moment on, began to ask for his intercession, reciting the prayer that appeared on the card. Two days later, the first improvements began to be noticed. Five days later, the baby was reactive, lucid, and breathing spontaneously. And on December 13 he was discharged from the hospital, in a case that later laid the foundations for the advancement of the cause of beatification of 

Pironio, a remembered figure of the Argentine Church and the Roman Curia.

A life between Argentina and the Vatican

Asian model accuses designer Michael Costello of being racist after replacing her face with that of a Caucasian

 

The model of Asian descent, Shereen Wu , has accused designer Michael Costello of using Artificial Intelligence to replace her face with that of a Caucasian model, in a photo from her latest show, held in Los Angeles on October 22.

The 21-year-old took to TikTok in a video that has already gone viral in which she explains her side of the story. "She I have never felt so offended in my entire life. She is my body and my neck, but not my face." With these words she denounced the couturier, who rose to fame as a result of his participation in Project Runway .

Prince Harry sought to dispel rumors and celebrated his birthday with Meghan Markle

 Prince Harry celebrated his 39th birthday today in the German city of Düsseldorf, where he attended the Invictus Games for soldiers disabled by war.

Harry was with his wife, Meghan Markle , in an adapted volleyball match. The attendees sang happy birthday to him . The Duke of Sussex thanked the crowd for the warm welcome by giving him a thumbs up while his wife, 42, leaned towards him with a smile.

Prince Harry's 10 most resonant scandals on his birthday

 

Henry Charles Albert David Windsor , better known as Prince Harry , was born on September 15, 1984 in London. He is the second son of the current King Charles , then Prince of Wales, and Diana , also remembered as Lady Di. Despite having distanced himself from the royal family in recent years, he remains one of the most popular royals both for his supportive spirit and also for certain controversies in which he was involved throughout his life. .

During his childhood, he attended Jane Mynors, Ludgrove School and Eton College, and at the age of 12 he suffered the loss of his mother, who in several interviews had expressed her concern for him due to his position in the English crown. Harry was third in line to the British throne from his birth and lived in the shadow of his brother William , who would be the future king after his father's reign. With the arrival of his three nephews, Princes George , Charlotte and Louis of Wales, and the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Harry moved to fifth position in the line of succession.

Upon graduating in 2003, he decided to take a gap year before beginning his career in the British Army, and in 2005 he entered Sandhurst Military Academy. His military training allowed him to participate in combats such as in Afghanistan.

Prince Harry turned down offer to spend Queen Elizabeth's death anniversary with King Charles

 Prince Harry has reportedly 'turned down' an offer to spend the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death at Balmoral with King Charles.

Symptoms that could indicate that a man has prostate cancer

 Prostate cancer is one of the silent diseases in the early stages. This condition occurs when prostate cells begin to grow uncontrollably, which ends up developing tumors in the prostate gland, which produces part of the seminal fluid. Although sometimes this disease does not show symptoms in its initial stages, it is extremely important to know the signs that could indicate its presence.

Prostate cancer can manifest itself in several ways, with adenocarcinomas being the most common. These types of cancers originate in the glandular cells of the prostate, playing a crucial role in semen production. Despite the wide variety of types, most prostate cancers tend to develop slowly, although in some cases they can spread quickly, making detection essential.

Queen Letizia changes her style in Tudela a year after her innovative skirt with a hole went viral

 

It has been a very significant week for Mrs. Letizia . In fact, last Tuesday she experienced a day that she will never forget on the occasion of Princess Leonor's 18th birthday . The first-born of the family came of age and, among the acts in which she participated, was the swearing in of the Constitution that she took in the Congress of Deputies. That day, the Queen showed her most sophisticated image by wearing an elegant blue dress that was delicately highlighted on her shoulders with sequined flowers . Today, the wife of King Felipe VI resumes her institutional agenda with her attendance at the 23rd City of Tudela First Feature Film Festival (Navarra), where she will preside over the tribute to the director from Huesca Carlos Saura , who died last December 10. February 2023 .

A relaxed look in 2023

Unlike last year in this Navarrese film competition, Mrs. Letizia wanted to put aside her most transgressive side through innovative clothing. In this 2023 edition, she wanted to be more relaxed with her look. Specifically, the Queen has worn a gray dress that, despite not being strident, suits her very well due to the crossover cut that it presents and that stylizes her figure.

Dress with a Spanish seal

Specifically, Queen Letizia wanted to wear a dress with a Spanish seal, as it belongs to the Cortana brand , which was born in 2001 in Palma de Mallorca. Although she has two more in her closet, this one is brand new. With a value of 880 euros and sold exclusively online , it is the Felicita model , which is characterized by being made of stretch virgin wool with irregular cold dyeing. Other details that define it are its Japanese sleeves and its wide V-shaped neckline.

The over-the-knee boots that modernize your image

On this occasion, Mrs. Letizia wanted to give a more modern look to her black dress through her footwear. Instead of high-heeled pumps or kitten heels so characteristic of her, she decided to wear leather boots with shafts above the knee . It is a Nina Ricci accessory that she debuted on her official trip to Croatia in November 2022 and that, on that occasion, she combined with a Victorian-style jumpsuit by Teresa Helbig . Also recycled are her wind rose-shaped earrings, a design by Isabel Guarch that she wore for the first time this summer in Mallorca along with a new Desigual dress . It is the Vents model  handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold.

The innovative skirt with a hole that no one forgets

Last year at this film competition (specifically, on November 2, 2022), Mrs. Letizia surprised us with one of her most innovative looks. Specifically, the Queen premiered a plaid skirt that had a hole at the knee to be able to, if you wanted, stick out a leg. It was a creation by H&M in collaboration with the Japanese brand TOGA Archives, created in 1997 by Yausko Furuta. This garment went viral as much as it's dressed with the taught abs.

Who is Mark Mateschitz, the richest millennial in Europe

 Red Bull heir, Mark Mateschitz , is one of the youngest billionaires in the world and the richest millennial in all of Europe. The young man, 31, has received only this month a dividend of 582 million euros as the first payment since he inherited the Austrian energy drink empire after his father, Dietrich Mateschitz, died in October 2022.

Red Bull distributed half of last year's €1.56 billion profits to shareholders and paid Mark Mateschitz, who owns 49% of the company, a total of €582 million. Thailand's Yoovidhya family owns 51 % remaining. Last year the Austrian drinks giant sold a total of 11.6 billion cans of Red Bull and recorded revenue of 9.835 million euros.

Al Pacino will pay $30,000 a month to his girlfriend as child support

Al Pacino welcomed his fourth child in June with his 29-year-old girlfriend, and a few months later she filed a petition to be granted physical custody of the child, offering "reasonable visitation" to the actor. This measure came as a surprise because, until then, it had not emerged that they had separated.

Now the details of this agreement have come to light, which they signed a few weeks ago and which determines that the interpreter will give his partner an initial payment of $110,000. Pacino could end up paying up to an additional $90,000 a year, depending on his income. He will also pay $15,000 each year into a fund to pay for his son's future education, in which he and Noor will participate equally to make decisions about schooling, extracurricular activities and vacations.

The 'Scarface' actor - who also has three adult children from previous relationships - has been paying $13,000 a month for a night nurse to help the mother with the baby, and will be solely responsible for any medical expenses incurred. is not covered by your insurance. According to documents obtained by TMZ, he and Noor will share legal custody of her son, but she will have primary physical custody and they will negotiate a visitation schedule.

Despite everything, the two continue with their romantic relationship, and according to the actor's statements, he is delighted with the birth of his fourth child, no matter how unexpected it may be.