The computers rejecting your job application
Pymetrics The online tests from the company Pymetrics typically take 25 minutes Frankly, it was a little stressful to know that my application was being judged by a computer and not by a human being. A professional journalist, I had recently applied for a new job, and for the first part of the recruitment process […]
Transcripts of president’s speech and Democrats’ response
President Trump: Mexico will indirectly pay for the wall via a new trade deal It was swiftly followed by a response from the Democrats’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, who oppose his plan. The stand-off has partially shut down government. Here is a transcript of what they said: President Donald […]
Sajid Javid warns tech giants over footage
PA Social media companies have been told to “clean up their platforms” or be prepared to face the “force of the law” by Home Secretary Sajid Javid. The warning comes after a gunman who killed 49 people at two mosques in New Zealand filmed the attack and live-streamed it directly to Facebook. The live-stream of […]
World Track Cycling Championships: GB’s Katie Archibald wins omnium title
Katie Archibald won Great Britain’s first gold medal at this year’s World Championships after securing a dominant victory in the women’s omnium. Archibald finished on 137 points after backing up wins in the scratch, tempo and elimination races with a measured ride in the climactic points race. Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky finished second with Italy’s Elisa […]
Alex Salmond says there is ‘no doubt’ Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code
Alex Salmond: “I’ve got no doubt Nicola Sturgeon has broken the ministerial code.” Alex Salmond has said he has “no doubt” that Nicola Sturgeon has breached the ministerial code. The former first minister was speaking as he made his long-awaited appearance at a Scottish Parliament inquiry. Mr Salmond gave an account to the committee of […]
Daisy Goodwin accuses mayoral hopeful of groping
Daniel Korski Daniel Korski denies the allegations Novelist and TV producer Daisy Goodwin has accused a Conservative mayoral hopeful of groping her 10 years ago. Ms Goodwin told the Times that in 2013 Daniel Korski sexually assaulted her by putting his hand on her breast during a meeting at 10 Downing Street. He has denied […]
Track Cycling World Championships: Briton Elinor Barker wins women’s points race gold
Elinor Barker was crowned world points race champion as she collected Great Britain’s first gold medal of the Track Cycling World Championships in Berlin. Barker, 25, was the only rider to gain two laps, on her way to a winning total of 50 points. Jennifer Valente of the United States won silver and Norway’s Anita […]
Willow and Freemie breast pumps offer mums freedom
Willow Willow’s breast pumps are designed to be worn unobtrusively Two firms have launched portable pumps to help breastfeeding mums collect their milk on the move. Women who use breast pumps often apply them several times a day and for periods of about 20 minutes or more. However, generally they have to be plugged into […]
Great Britain secure four more golds at World Para-Cycling championships
Cundy, unbeaten in the C4 Kilo since 2006, said: “It’s pretty tough out there. “I don’t know what it is, whether it’s the air con or if weather conditions have changed, but you just don’t have the same sensation of speed that we had here when we arrived. “Still, I’m quite happy to come away […]
Morrison’s coalition close to shock majority
Scott Morrison: “I said I was going to burn for you, and I am” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is close to securing a majority government as the election’s final results are being counted. His conservative coalition has defied polls and is leading with 77 seats, the Australian Electoral Commission says. Only 76 are needed […]