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In a significant shift from global trends, Greece has introduced a six-day workweek for some companies, aiming to improve productivity and employment. The new rule, effective July 1, is part of a broader labor law reform passed last year. The policy allows employees of private companies that offer 24-hour services to extend their work week from the traditional 40 hours to 48 hours. However, sectors such as hospitality and tourism are excluded from this change. The pro-business administration of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defends the measure as "worker-friendly" and "growth-oriented." The government argues it will help workers receive adequate overtime…

Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 18, 2024. At Salesforce's annual meeting, shareholders rejected the proposed compensation plan for top executives, including CEO Marc Benioff. The decision followed concerns from advisory groups about stock awards granted to Benioff. Of the votes cast, 339.3 million were in favor, while 404.8 million were against, according to regulatory documents filed Monday. Despite the board's recommendation to approve the compensation plan, shareholder advisory firms Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services advised against adopting it. For fiscal 2024, Benioff’s total compensation increased to $39.6 million…

The biggest night in UFC history will take place this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 300 features an incredible lineup, including two former champions, Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt, in the first fight of the night. The event will also feature a light heavyweight title bout, a women's strawweight title bout, and the BMF belt. In total, 11 current or former champions will compete. Here are some key odds for UFC 300 from DraftKings Sportsbook: Deiveson Figueiredo: -305Cody Garbrandt: +245 Bobby Green: -180Mr. Miller: +150 Jessica Andrade: -135Marina Rodriguez: +114 My Friend Jalin Turner: -230Renato Moicano: +190…

Shanghai, China – January 1: The sun rises over the Oriental Pearl Tower on New Year's Day, January 1, 2023, in Shanghai, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Asia-Pacific markets got off to a mixed start to the second half of the year as investors weighed June economic data from China and business confidence data from Japan. China's official PMI data, released over the weekend, showed the manufacturing PMI at 49.5, unchanged from May, marking the second month of contraction. However, a private survey, the S&P Caixin PMI, showed a marked improvement, rising to 51.8 in June from 51.7…

The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled at Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, California on November 21, 2019. Tesla recently issued two additional recalls for its Cybertruck pickup trucks in the United States, as the automaker continues to face problems with its new electric vehicle, about six months after it began deliveries. The third and fourth Cybertruck recalls involve physical repairs that typically require scheduling a service appointment at a Tesla Center. One recall is for issues with the molding, which can become loose and fall off the trunk, while the other focuses on faulty motor controllers in the front windshield wipers.…

In an insightful sports discussion, top sports personalities Skip Bayless, Rachel Nichols and Keyshawn Johnson delve into the latest news, tackling a variety of topics, including JJ Redick's highly anticipated introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers. As the conversation unfolds, Skip Bayless, known for his insightful analysis, provides his unique perspective on adding Redick to the Lakers' roster. With his quick wit and deep understanding of the game, Bayless explores the potential impact that Redick's shooting prowess and veteran experience can bring to the team. He raises questions about how Redick's presence will complement the Lakers' current star-studded…

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump arrive in Atlanta for a highly anticipated debate, the political atmosphere is electric. Adding to the mix, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will participate in his own way. While he doesn't meet CNN's official debate requirements, Kennedy will provide real-time answers to debate questions via a live stream on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Dubbed the “real debate,” this alternative broadcast aims to present Kennedy's point of view directly to the public. In a surprising turn of events, Melania Trump's whereabouts remain unknown hours before the…

On Tuesday, the European Union (EU) accused Microsoft of violating antitrust rules by "abusively" bundling its Teams and Office products. The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, has issued a statement of objections to Microsoft, saying it believes the company has violated EU antitrust rules by linking its communications and collaboration tool, Teams, to its popular productivity applications in the Office 365 and Microsoft 365 business suites. If, after examining the companies' responses, the Commission determines that an infringement has occurred, it has the authority to prohibit such conduct and impose fines of up to 10% of the accused company's…

Christopher Bell earned the weekend's success by winning both the Xfinity and Cup races on Saturday and Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It marked the first time this season that a driver won multiple NASCAR National Series races in the same weekend. The move bumped Bell from third to second in the standings, and this analysis seemed like a good time to take a look at whether these drivers in the standings have ever won a Cup race and another NASCAR National Series race in one weekend, and how many times they’ve won. I’ve pulled double duty this year.…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Sergei Shoigu, a former Russian defense minister, and Russian general Valery Gerasimov, in connection with alleged crimes committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This brings to eight the total number of arrest warrants for high-level Russian suspects since the deployment of Russian troops to Ukraine in February 2022. Among those targeted is Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is accused of deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. While the move was welcomed by Kiev, Moscow dismissed it as having no legal significance. The ICC said Shoigu and Gerasimov are suspected of war…