CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

⌕
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Employee Fired for Objecting to 'Recording Restriction Regulation'... Controversy Over Retaliatory Disciplinary Action at Saemaul Geumgo

An employee at Saemaul Geumgo was fired after challenging the legality of internal recording restrictions, raising concerns about potential retaliation.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Burger King cooks up AI chatbot to spot if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot named Patty to monitor employee interactions with customers, specifically looking for polite phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.'

Feb 27 • 00:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: what laws signed by Gavin Newsom took effect in February 2026

California's new laws taking effect in February 2026 focus on employee rights and workplace regulations.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Palmira's horoscope for Friday, February 27.

The horoscope advises taking on tasks that require unconventional thinking while being cautious when working on the computer on February 27.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Pisces

Today's horoscope for Pisces suggests success in the workplace and growth in family happiness.

Feb 26 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: worker hangs from scaffold after rope gives way in Bahia

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Man killed in workplace accident by reversing truck

A middle-aged man has lost his life in a workplace accident involving a reversing truck in Holmemaren near Otterup, Denmark.

Feb 26 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Working from home has changed the way we shop

A study reveals how remote work has altered American shopping habits, emphasizing a shift in grocery spending patterns.

Feb 26 • 16:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Return-to-work mandates sparks ‘renewed demand’ for Canadian offices: report

A new report indicates a resurgence in demand for office space in Canada due to return-to-work mandates as major employers transition back to in-office work schedules.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

The workplace in 2026: Many workers unhappy being in the office

A report finds that many workers are dissatisfied with returning to in-office work as companies shift back to traditional workplace models post-pandemic.

Feb 26 • 15:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Craving sweets after lunch? A figure-friendly solution is simpler than you thought

The article discusses how cravings for sweets are often not due to hunger but a psychological trick and presents walking as a simple solution to manage these cravings.

Feb 26 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man dies from the wheel loader's rotating chains – CEO sentenced

A fatal workplace accident involving a man contacting rotating chains in a clip aggregate has led to a CEO being sentenced for negligence in Sweden.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Electrician dies after suffering electric shock while repairing energy standard in Porangatu

An electrician in Porangatu, Brazil, died after suffering an electric shock during a repair job.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz, after announcing that she will not lead the left: 'We will continue gaining rights'

Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that she will not be a candidate for the left in the upcoming elections, while emphasizing her commitment to continue advocating for rights, particularly for transgender individuals in the workplace.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The scandal deepens: Eeva magazine quietly removed entrepreneur from its voting list

Eeva magazine has discreetly removed entrepreneur Pia Erlund from its annual voting list amidst allegations of poor treatment of her staff and claims of a toxic work environment.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Transparency of salaries is coming to companies

The article discusses the introduction of salary transparency in Polish companies, emphasizing a new trend towards openness in wage structures.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A boss distributed millions of dollars among his employees

A Chinese company, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd., distributed over $26 million in year-end bonuses to its employees during an annual gala.

Feb 26 • 11:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Compensation Order for Clinic Following Affirmation of Sexual Assault by Director, Chiba District Court Sawara Branch

A former employee of a clinic in Katori City, Chiba, has been awarded compensation after the court found that she was sexually assaulted by the clinic's director.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 40% of civil servants report using remote work to escape pressure

More than 40% of civil servants in France utilize remote work to alleviate pressure, according to a study by DGAFP.

Feb 26 • 09:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lowest sick leave in three years – Vedum believes sick pay must be protected

Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest point in three years at 6.57% in 2025, prompting proposal by politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to maintain the current sick pay system.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

World Bank: Complete Gender Equality in the Workplace Does Not Exist Anywhere in the World

A World Bank report reveals that even with gender equality laws in place, actual implementation is only about 50%, indicating significant ongoing barriers for women in the workforce.

Feb 26 • 06:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Ski center charged with negligent homicide

Kjerringåsen Ski Center and its manager face charges of negligent homicide following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Roald Falch Eriksen in January 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Kjerringåsen charged with negligent homicide

Kjerringåsen ski center and its manager are charged with negligent homicide following a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

Feb 26 • 05:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Ski Center Charged with Negligent Homicide

Kjerringåsen ski center in Sarpsborg and its daily manager have been charged with negligent homicide following a workplace accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old.

Feb 26 • 05:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Better with a private office, open solution, or shared office? Several studies point in the same direction.

The article discusses the impact of different office designs on workplace environment and employee satisfaction, emphasizing the need for companies to prioritize their specific organizational needs over trends.

Feb 26 • 05:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Wójcik: Unacceptable Creativity in Punishment

The article discusses the legal boundaries regarding employer sanctions in labor law, specifically addressing the inappropriate interpretation and implementation of penalties by employers in Poland.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The incident at home is the company's fault

A court in Padova ruled that a domestic accident involving a remote worker counts as a work injury, creating concerns about the implications for employer liability.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The boss cannot invent his own disciplinary penalties

The article discusses the importance of standardized disciplinary measures in workplaces.

Feb 26 • 03:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The use of AI may lead to faster burnout, scientists warn

Scientists are warning that the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace could contribute to quicker burnout among employees.

Feb 26 • 01:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

What manner of employee?

Nigeria's entrepreneurial sector is severely impacted by employee fraud and workplace corruption, which costs between N5 trillion and N10 trillion annually.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Internet company employee electrocuted during repair in Maranguape

An employee of an internet company died after being electrocuted while working on a client's network in Maranguape, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The harrowing account of one of the victims of the head of the Alcala Police, who resigned after being investigated for sexual assault: "Without respecting my refusal, he raped me"

The chief of the Alcala de Henares Local Police resigned amid allegations of sexual assault and workplace harassment by a police officer and a caretaker.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Balance is not a benefit, but a standard of the future

Organizations recognized for their consistent implementation of equality policies and monitoring of wage gaps amid new EU salary transparency directive.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Robots and People Working in the Giant Warehouse of Magnum, Whose Decisions May Depend on Someone's Life

The article discusses an initiative aimed at educating children about various professions, particularly in the field of medicine, through workplace visits.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Libra Zodiac Sign

Today, Libra individuals are advised to focus on work success while avoiding partnerships, managing anger, financial spending, and concerns about their children's health.

Feb 25 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies after suffering electric shock while working on a roof in the interior of Bahia

Eduardo Cruz de Jesus, a 51-year-old man, died from an electric shock while working on a roof in Valença, Bahia.

Feb 25 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bodies of explosion victims in RJ are already in Sergipe where they will be buried

The bodies of two victims from a fuel distribution company explosion in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, have been transported back to their home state of Sergipe for burial.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Media: Finnish Success Brand Faces Serious Accusations

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias is currently under serious accusations regarding misleading marketing practices and poor workplace conditions, as reported by media outlets such as Taloussanomat and Yle.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Třinec, two men burned themselves while working with molten metal

Two men suffered burns while working with molten metal in Třinec, Czechia.

Feb 25 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple suspected of swindling R$ 140,000 from restaurant is released

A couple suspected of committing fraud amounting to R$ 140,000 at their workplace restaurant in Mogi das Cruzes has been granted provisional release by the court.

Feb 25 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clerk arrested for stealing Coca-Cola Zero, hair cream, and energy drinks at his own workplace

A 31-year-old stock clerk was arrested for stealing from the supermarket where he worked in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Employee Injured While Working from Home: Court Grants Compensation

A court in Padova has ruled in favor of a woman injured while working from home, establishing a precedent for future workplace injury claims.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares Resigns Amid Investigations for Workplace Harassment and Sexual Aggression Against an Officer and a Janitor

Luis Antonio Moreno Pascual, the chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares, has resigned following judicial investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and sexual aggression.

Feb 25 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

It's Forbidden to Wear Shoes Inside the Office Here... Learn Why the Boss Made This Strange Rule

A California startup founded by Indian origin entrepreneurs has implemented a unique office policy that prohibits wearing shoes at the workplace, igniting discussion in the corporate world.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Reconciliation retreats and entrenches the gender gap in Spain

A new report shows that progress towards gender equality in Spain is stagnant, with minimal improvements in the Closingap Index.

Feb 25 • 12:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

The white-collar office ecosystem is being rewritten by AI — Here’s how we win

The rise of generative AI is radically transforming the white-collar office landscape, raising concerns about job security and necessitating a new approach to work.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Immediate drug and alcohol tests for high-risk activities: the news in workplaces

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

Feb 25 • 10:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Politician: This is how stress and sick leave will decrease in healthcare in Jämtland County

A politician outlines plans to reduce workplace stress and sick leave among healthcare workers in Jämtland County.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.