There are a lot of factors contributing to the hellscape that is the current job market: few open roles, fierce competition, AI automation and terrible global economic conditions, to name just a few. And it’s increasingly a minefield, where promising-looking postings might really just be scams.Those employment scams have just become “part of the reality of the modern job search,” Oscar Rodriguez, vice president of trust products at LinkedIn, told me.Nearly three-quarters (72%) of job searchers say they question the legitimacy of a job posting before applying, a LinkedIn report released on Wednesday found. Distrust is growing, with 57% saying…

The European Commission has released its first formal review of the Digital Markets Act, a law aimed at regulating Big Tech’s dominance in Europe’s digital economy. The verdict: progress, with caveats. Since the DMA was enacted in March 2024, users have noticed changes. iPhones support third-party app stores. New Android…

Arsenal claimed a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium to progress to the UEFA Champions League final.The Gunners are on the verge of sealing a double after Mikel Arteta’s side found another gear to dispatch the Spanish side.Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was the official man of the…

Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya.The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu…

Court extends activists’ detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla who were detained and abducted by Israeli authorities have appeared in court in Israel, an Israeli rights group representing them says.Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Brazilian Thiago Avila…

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US policy makers have two choices: strategic engagement or a spiral into irrelevancyJust three years after entering the auto market, the Chinese tech company Xiaomi has made no effort to temper expectations. Best known for challenging Apple and Samsung on smartphones, Xiaomi is now positioning its new-generation SU7 electric sedan…

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