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    AI executive calls industry's rise 'the largest theft of labor in human history'●AI exec: We may have pulled off β€œthe largest theft of labor in human history.”MmastodonTechnologyAI3492 min ago

    A tech executive reportedly described the AI industry's training practices as possibly "the largest theft of labor in human history," according to documents revealed through a lawsuit covered by Mother Jones. The comments suggest industry leaders privately acknowledged that AI systems were built on creative and written work without compensation or consent, fueling ongoing legal and ethical debates.

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    Blizzard Video Game Workers Win First Union Contracts●Video Game Workers at Blizzard Won First Union Contractsβœ‰newsCultureGamingjust now

    Workers at video game company Blizzard have won their first union contracts, a milestone for labor organizing in the gaming industry. The agreements mark a breakthrough after years of unionization efforts at major game studios, where workers have pushed for better pay, job security and workplace conditions. Labor outlets and general news sites are highlighting the win as a sign of growing union momentum in the tech and gaming sectors.

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    DRC battles largest Ebola outbreak as fear spreads●'When fear takes over': Responding to the DRC's largest Ebola outbreakβœ‰newsHealthPandemics16 min ago

    Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are responding to the country's largest recorded Ebola outbreak. Reporting on the response highlights how fear among affected communities is complicating containment efforts, with teams working to trace cases, treat the sick and persuade residents to cooperate with containment measures despite distrust and alarm.

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    Mpox case confirmed in Congo city at heart of Ebola outbreak●Mpox case confirmed in northeastern Congolese city at center of Ebola outbreakβœ‰newsHealthPandemics16 min ago

    Health authorities have confirmed a case of mpox in a northeastern Congolese city that has been the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak. The finding raises concern about overlapping disease burdens in a region already stretched by years of epidemic response, with health workers facing the challenge of tracking two dangerous infections in the same community.

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    Montreal bans insulting police and city employees●Montreal adopts bylaw banning insults against police, municipal employeesYhnCultureMusic802 min ago

    Montreal's city council has adopted a bylaw that prohibits insults directed at police officers and municipal employees. Supporters argue it protects workers from abuse, while critics say it risks restricting free speech and could be applied unevenly against citizens voicing complaints. The measure has drawn attention well beyond Quebec as other cities weigh similar rules.

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    Cloudflare makes Python Workers generally available●Python Workers are now generally availableYhnSportGolf2708 min ago

    Cloudflare has announced that Python Workers, its serverless compute offering for running Python code at the edge, are now generally available. The move lets developers deploy Python applications on Cloudflare's global network, ending the preview phase and signalling production readiness. Developers on Hacker News are discussing the release, weighing it against JavaScript support and what broader Python support means for the platform.

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    List naming over 100 alleged predators circulates in Silicon Valley●Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with 'over 100' names circulatedYhnSportBasketball9212 min ago

    A document alleging to name more than 100 men is circulating among female tech workers in Silicon Valley, warning recipients which individuals to avoid over alleged sexual assault or misconduct. The list has drawn wide attention, reigniting debate over harassment in the tech industry, the accuracy of such informal warnings, and the lack of formal reporting channels for women in tech.

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    Senate approves mental health legislation for U.S. pilots and controllers●Senate approves mental health legislation for U.S. pilots, air traffic controllersβœ‰newsHealth19 min ago

    The U.S. Senate has passed legislation addressing mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure is intended to make it easier for aviation workers to seek treatment without automatically jeopardizing their medical certification or careers. It follows long-standing concerns that fear of losing their licenses deters pilots and controllers from reporting mental health struggles.

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    Senate Approves Mental Health Legislation For Pilots And Controllers●Senate Approves Mental Health Legislation For Pilots, Air Traffic Controllersβœ‰newsHealthMental Health19 min ago

    The US Senate has approved mental health legislation covering pilots and air traffic controllers. The measure is aimed at easing barriers that aviation professionals face when seeking mental health care, a long-standing concern in an industry where disclosure can threaten careers. Aviation outlets and regional news sites are reporting the approval, with attention focused on what the new rules will mean for safety and for workers' willingness to seek treatment.

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    Texas trains new front line for mental health careβ–ΌScience & Medicine: Training a new front line for Texas mental health careβœ‰newsHealth19 min ago

    Texas Public Radio's Science & Medicine segment examines efforts to train a new front line of workers for mental health care in Texas. The initiative aims to expand the workforce able to respond to mental health needs across the state, where access to care remains a pressing challenge. Details of specific programs and participants were not provided in the available coverage.

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    High-level meetings address climate change and fair transition measures●High-level meetings on measures to address climate change and fair transitionβœ‰newsEnvironment26 min ago

    High-level meetings have been held on measures to address climate change and ensure a fair transition, according to a government announcement from Kyrgyzstan's e-government portal. The discussions focus on policy steps to curb climate impacts while protecting workers and communities during the shift to a greener economy. Details of specific commitments or outcomes have not yet been made public.

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    Top Workplaces 2026: Employers buck health insurance trends●Top Workplaces 2026: Benefit winners buck health insurance trendsβœ‰newsHealth21 min ago

    OregonLive's Top Workplaces 2026 rankings highlight companies whose employee benefit programs stand apart from wider health insurance trends. The feature names 'benefit winners' β€” employers that are expanding or rethinking health coverage even as many organizations scale back or raise costs. The recognized workplaces show how benefit design can set companies apart in attracting and retaining staff.

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