A recruiter’s warning against bringing iced coffee to a job interview has divided applicants and hiring specialists. The dispute centres on whether the drink signals a poor first impression or says little about a candidate’s ability.
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Pope Leo XIV warned during a visit to France that AI could undermine human dignity and called for ethical oversight. He also rejected nuclear deterrence and urged respect for human life.
Two men face charges after allegedly entering a Manhattan manhole during the UN General Assembly. Their lawyer disputes one man’s alleged entry, while police say the case resembles other searches for valuables in city sewers.
Caleb Flynn’s former lover testified about a message in which he discussed killing his wife without going to jail. Flynn has pleaded not guilty, and his defense says their affair does not prove murder.
Trump and Xi extended a U.S.-China trade truce by two months during a state visit marked by ceremony but few announced agreements. They plan to meet again in November and December.
Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts have been canceled because of severe weather warnings. The cancellations follow a dispute over the removal of opening act Macklemore from the tour.
Iran has outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, contingent on U.S. action on its blockade, oil exports and frozen assets. U.S. officials have not confirmed a report that negotiations have reached a technical stage.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after finding about 30 young men partially clothed and covered in food and condiments in an unrecognized fraternity chapter’s basement. Several had visible injuries, police said.