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Gift cards are often associated with special occasions, but consumers are increasingly purchasing them for their own use—and they aren’t letting those funds sit idle for long. The majority of self-use gift cards are redeemed relatively quickly, with 16% used in less than a week, 30% within one to two weeks, and another 29% within…

Hungary's ruling party proposes parliament should elect new president on August 11

From Michael Phelps breaking records to Alysa Liu’s emotive gold medal ice skating performance, broadcast television has allowed athletes to bring their remarkable talents to a global audience. But for some, particularly women athletes, broadcast may also become a stage for compromising camera angles—and some are looking to change that. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)…

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The 8th central pay commission (CPC) this week modified guidelines on eligibility criteria and essential qualifications for vacancies of its contract-based consultant roles, a notice posted to the official website showed. Eligible applicants can send in their entries through a form on the CPC’s website, according to the posted notice. It added that the vacancies…