Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Workers see dramatic fall in share of global income: UN September 03, 2024 at 11:36PM

The UN's International Labour Organization states that the global labour income share has fallen by 1.6% since 2004, causing a $2.4 trillion annual shortfall for workers. This decline, intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights rising inequality and underscores the need for policies to ensure fair economic distribution.

Watch: Pilot leans over, cleans window of aircraft before take off in Pakistan September 03, 2024 at 11:55PM

A Serene Air pilot was recorded cleaning the windscreen of an Airbus A330-200 from the outside just before takeoff. Passengers waiting to board captured the moment on video, which has since gone viral. Reactions ranged from amusement to defense of the practice as common among vehicle operators.

Ship scheduled for world cruise in May has been stranded in Belfast for past three months September 03, 2024 at 11:18PM

About 200 passengers are stranded in Belfast, awaiting the departure of the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey for a three-year world cruise. The ship, built in 1993 and offline since 2020, needs repairs to its rudder shafts, steelwork, and engine. Passengers can spend their days on board but must leave each evening.

'Will release UFO footage, Jeffrey Epstein's documents if elected': Trump claims September 03, 2024 at 11:17PM

Donald Trump has pledged to release UFO footage and Jeffrey Epstein's documents if he wins the presidential election. He also intends to form a commission on John F. Kennedy's assassination and make related documents public early in his term. Trump clarified he had no involvement with Epstein despite their acquaintance.