Leeanne Patterson discusses her role in the HR space and how organisations can develop a healthy and happy company culture.Read more: ‘Positive workplace culture starts with respect, trust and communication’

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/people/positive-workplace-culture-respect-trust-communication-tcs

#siliconrepublic

The Geno Auriemma-Dawn Staley fiasco, which transcended March Madness and the sport, seems to have taken a positive turn. The Big Dance concluded on Sunday, but even then, the question on everyone’s mind was the aggressive outburst between two Hall of Fame coaches during the UConn-South Carolina Final Four game. Now, a few days later, […]The post “I Lost Myself”: Geno Auriemma Apologizes to Dawn Staley After Final Four Incident appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-i-lost-myself-geno-auriemma-apologizes-to-dawn-staley-after-final-four-incident/

The first Community Outreach session in Emsworth, launched by Sage House on Wednesday 1 April 2026, has already brought the local community together in a meaningful way.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/strong-start-for-emsworth-outreach-as-sage-house-expands-local-dementia-support-6566760

#hastingsobserver

Javno preduzeće Srbijagas saopštilo je da će od 11. aprila doći do povećanja cene kućnog priključka na gasnu mrežu

https://biznis.telegraf.rs/info-biz/4304291-ovog-datuma-pocinje-da-vazi-nov-cenovnik-prikljucka-za-gas

#Telegraf

About four weeks out from the very first Gather Round in 2022, I had the strangest discussion of my professional life.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/afl/baby-grange-on-tap-and-security-for-ducks-how-gather-round-began-and-what-it-has-to-do-next-20260408-p5zm6o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_afl

#brisbanetimes

If the US president had launched his missile strikes, Tehran would have increased the civilian death toll.

https://www.watoday.com.au/world/middle-east/trump-stands-accused-but-a-chilling-message-has-exposed-iran-s-own-war-crime-20260408-p5zm1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

#watoday

Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch to Japanese rugby at the end of the season – but that could be a problem for the Wallabies.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/why-nawaqanitawase-could-face-world-cup-selection-squeeze-20260408-p5zm4c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_rugby-union

#watoday

To say that there was friction between Triple H and Vince McMahon would be a massive understatement.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-triple-h-admitted-dm-vince-mcmahon-fired-wwe-he-saved-52-year-old-backstage-figure

#Sportskeeda

WWE recently announced the full lineup of matches for each night of WrestleMania 42. Each night will have two contests relegated to the pre-show portion that is free for fans.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/4-takeaways-wrestlemania-42-schedule-reveal

#Sportskeeda

Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux's name has been floating around as part of the trade rumors over the past couple of days.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-everybody-s-tradable-kayvon-thibodeaux-gets-mixed-signals-john-harbaugh-future-new-york-giants-face-difficult-decision

#Sportskeeda

Joshua Perreira returns to the global stage of ONE Championship ready to extend his 100 percent finish rate.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-if-i-see-blood-water-joshua-perreira-predicts-violent-second-round-finish-highly-anticipated-one-championship-return

#Sportskeeda

Cleetus McFarland has shared his reaction to NASCAR's denial of his Talladega O'Reilly race. The YouTuber admitted that he needed 'more windshield time' to get to grips with the series.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-little-bit-kick-nuts-cleetus-mcfarland-drops-honest-reaction-nascar-denying-run-talladega-o-reilly

#Sportskeeda

While it boasts a competitive lineup, the fight card of the Ring boxing event headlined by Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven appears to have hit a major snag. While the DAZN-streamed show billed as “Glory in Giza” saw Dmitry Bivol’s comeback fight rescheduled to a new date, it now faces the specter of heavyweight contender […]The post Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven Faces Major Setback as Main Card Boxer Pulls Out Without Explanation appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-oleksandr-usyk-vs-rico-verhoeven-faces-major-setback-as-main-card-boxer-pulls-out-without-explanation/

The General Secretary of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, Paul Kobina Mensah, has flagged inconsistencies in the implementation of Ghana rsquo;s customs valuation system, pointing to internal directives that appear to contradict the intended role of the AI tool.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484043/officers-are-told-not-to-accept-lower-value-set.html

#modernghana

Mika Zibanejad has played an integral role in the blossoming of rookie Gabe Perreault and former No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafrenière on the top line.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/mika-zibanejad-thriving-again-while-becoming-bridge-to-rangers-future/

#Post

Police response to a man’s mental health crisis turned chaotic Saturday, resulting in multiple injured officers and emergency responders.The post Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/04/07/man-fatally-shot-by-boston-police-near-northeastern-university-campus-identified/

#boston

For five minutes, the Los Angeles Lakers thought they had avoided the worst. Now that they know, JJ Redick pinned the blame on the host team where it happened. Obviously, the Dallas Mavericks had something to say about that. Summarily, the Lakers were sorely mistaken about the severity of Austin Reaves’ injury sustained during the […]The post “There Was No Error”: Mavericks Deny JJ Redick’s Claim They Botched Austin Reaves’ MRI appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-there-was-no-error-mavericks-deny-jj-redicks-claim-they-botched-austin-reaves-mri/

Eddie Hearn may have lost one of his biggest stars to Dana White. But at least he has got the sympathy points from the community. After Jai Opetaia left Matchroom in January, Conor Benn followed in February. According to reports, the Brit signed a $15 million fight contract with Zuffa Boxing to face Regis Prograis […]The post Eddie Hearn Receives Prominent Promoter’s Backing After Dana White Causes Conor Benn “Breakup” appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-ufc-mma-news-eddie-hearn-receives-prominent-promoter-s-backing-after-dana-white-causes-conor-benn-breakup/

Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has advised individuals contesting for positions within the New Patriotic Party to refrain from invoking the name of the party rsquo;s flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, in their campaigns.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484044/npp-internal-elections-take-bawumias-name-out.html

#modernghana

The Mavericks disputed how Lakers coach JJ Redick charactersized the imaging process that led to Austin Reaves being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/mavericks-dispute-jj-redicks-comments-on-austin-reaves-mri/

#Post

UNC's financial risk with Mike Malone puts UNC between a rock and a hard place and destine to backfire sooner rather than later.

https://fansided.com/ncaab/michael-malone-contract-details-have-unc-walking-a-tightrope-with-no-safety-net-01knmz2cy42k?utm_source=RSS

#Fansided

In a heartwarming moment, a school bus driver became emotional when students gave him a birthday surprise. Nursing student Jazzmine Manaor Aguilar and her classmates organized a secret plan for their driver, Lance, as he drove them home in Cavite. After learning it was Lance’s birthday, the students bought a cake online after school, then […]The post Viral: Cavite school bus driver touched by nursing students’ birthday surprise appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2026/04/08/311680/viral-cavite-school-bus-driver-touched-by-nursing-students-birthday-surprise/

#InterAksyon

Hours before Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the United States president threatened that "a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-08/albanese-denounces-trump-iran-rhetoric/106527034

Iranian-Canadians in Vancouver and Toronto welcome a temporary ceasefire but fear for loved ones as uncertainty lingers after Trump’s threats.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11768576/iranian-canadians-ceasefire-reaction/

#globalmontreal

DETROIT — Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/Redwings/2026/04/07/zach-werenski-scores-shootout-lead-blue-jackets-over-red-wings-4-3/stories/20260407127

#toledoblade

Many powerful and influential members of the Trump administration believe, and hope, that the apocalypse will occur soon.The post Evangelical Christians bet on Trump. The Iran war is the pay-off appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/08/donald-trump-ivan-war-evangelical-christians-religious-influence/

#crikey

The drama surrounding the UFC’s White House card has taken another turn, this time bringing Ian Garry into the spotlight alongside Islam Makhachev. What was already a heated back-and-forth between Ilia Topuria and Makhachev after a failed superfight has grown into something bigger, with ‘The Future’ questioning whether the champion’s injury narrative even adds up. […]The post Ian Garry Questions Dana White’s Islam Makhachev Injury Claim After White House Fight Drama appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ian-garry-questions-dana-whites-islam-makhachev-injury-claim-after-white-house-fight-drama/

The Yankees saw enough innings like this out of Mark Leiter Jr. during his season and a half in The Bronx. 

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/sports/amed-rosarios-two-homer-night-leads-yankees-to-win-over-as/

#Post

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says Ghana rsquo;s local governance system is failing, not because of weak laws, but because those laws are not being followed. The finding came out of a three-month study presented at a national stakeholder workshop in Accra on Thursday, April 2.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484045/local-governance-not-working-as-laws-ignored-acros.html

#modernghana

A federal judge ruled mifepristone can still be mailed nationwide for now but warned the abortion pill's FDA guidelines could face major changes soon.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/abortion-pill-mifepristone-stays-available-mail-fda-faces-6-month-review-deadline

Photographs showing shattered aircraft debris in the Iranian desert after last week’s stunning rescue of two American airmen reminded me of similar photos from the Jimmy Carter era.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/opinion/michael-goodwin-trumps-iran-approach-a-stark-reminder-of-how-hapless-jimmy-carter-butchered-saving-us-hostages-in-tehran/

#Post

Head coach Jeff Hafley called it "part of the business" as Achane looks for a new deal.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/devon-achane-did-not-attend-start-of-dolphins-offseason-workouts

#profootballtalk

Megan Mei-Yok Skiendiel of KATSEYE debuted a halo hairstyle, clearly inspired by gold medalist Alysa Liu

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/894199/alysa-liu-triggers-new-trend-as-katseye-member-takes-inspiration-from-her-signature-look/

#hellomagazine

The franchise model comes with risks and rewards for restaurants. On the positive side, a chain can expand quickly without spending significant capital. That, however, comes with the risk that a franchise operator will struggle, or even fail, damaging the perception of the brand. That happened to ...

https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-rival-carls-jr-franchisee-files-chapter-11-65-restaurants-at-risk

#mainstreet

According to an end-of-service announcement published on the tech giant’s US support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/07/tech/samsung-is-discontinuing-its-texting-app-urges-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/

#Post

The University of Missouri defended its decision to withhold funding from the Legion of Black Collegians as necessary to comply with federal regulations. 

https://newsone.com/6855335/mizzou-pulls-funding-from-black-student-organizations/

#newsone

Voices of America Country Music Fest reveals its 2026 lineup and ticket prices for the four-day Ohio event.The post Voices of America Country Music Festival Just Unveiled a Star-Studded Lineup That You Won’t Want to Miss appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/voices-of-america-country-music-festival-just-unveiled-a-star-studded-lineup-that-you-wont-want-to-miss/

#americansongwriter

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been releasedThe post American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/media/2026/04/07/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-has-been-released-an-iraqi-official-tells-the-ap/

#boston

Paul alleged that Mortenson assaulted her in her home, which "left noticeable bruising on various parts of her body," in March 2025.

https://pagesix.com/2026/04/07/celebrity-news/taylor-frankie-paul-files-restraining-order-against-dakota-mortensen/

#Post

Most TV apps on the Roku Channel Store are heavily streaming-centric, but there are a few out there that buck this trend - here are five examples.

https://www.pocket-lint.com/roku-os-apps-that-have-virtually-nothing-to-do-with-streaming/

#pocket-lint

Caribbean Airlines confirmed a passenger on a flight from Jamaica to New York gave birth just as the flight was landing at John F. Kennedy Airport.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/07/passenger-gives-birth-Caribbean-Airlines-Jamaica-New-York/1081775582199/

#upi

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley made the statement ahead of the 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline Trump gave Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/04/07/head-of-catholic-bishops-tells-trump-step-back-from-threat-to-destroy-iran/

#Forbes