With more companies asking their employees to work from home to tackle the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to remember a few essential tips and tricks to keep yourself productive despite the change of environment. Working from home might sound like a dream, but prolonged confinement has its effects. Here are a few ways to keep that sanity while churning out quality work in your t-shirt and home shorts.

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Different countries use different methods to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam, however, are using another form of virality to battle the spread of the disease - pop music and Tik Tok. By using an insanely catchy tune, Vietnam authorities have managed to spread word about proper hygiene and hand-washing techniques with extreme effectiveness.

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A new report reveals that Spotify is now asking record labels to pay them for promoting their artists. According to Bloomberg, the streaming platform has introduced a feature called Marquee that further connects artists and fans, but at what cost?

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Officials are considering a series of draconian measures under plans revealed by UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday. UK public could be told to work from home for at least 3 months under plans being considered by the UK government to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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In what seems like a dream announcement, Luxembourg’s ministry of mobility has announced that starting Sunday, it will provide free public transportation for both citizens and tourists alike. We discuss some stats and why this should be a benchmark for other countries moving forward.

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Fitspiration is flourishing on Instagram. The content — workout videos, photos of "ideal" bodies, inspirational quotes — is meant to help people get healthy, but science shows that it might be doing harm to viewers' mental health.

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As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “The problem with quotes found on the Internet is that they are often not true”. But, all joking aside, some people genuinely find comfort from motivational quotes, they find that they work for them. But do they work for everyone?

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Maria Sharapova arrived in the US at age 7 with $700 but is retiring from her 17-year professional tennis career with millions. Here’s how she made her fortune.

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Auction houses have a reputation for being formal institutions, steeped in tradition and old money. Sotheby's was founded in 1744, Christie's in 1766 and Phillips in 1796. Yet in recent months, one has collaborated with a key figure in New York's post-punk revival, while another has listed works at starting bids friendly to even half-broke twenty-somethings. Are auction houses suddenly... hip?

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Leadership is tough. It’s natural to lose motivation. How often do you find yourself losing motivation at work? Once a month? Once a week? Every day? It’s especially hard to stay motivated when you’re stressed. How do some people appear to be superhuman and get through it? Whilst the majority of us might cave into the pressure.

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