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Netflix employees to receive “unlimited” paid maternity/paternity leave

The U.S. is often criticized for the lack of paid maternity leave in companies throughout the country. Last year, only 39% of employees were able to take any sort of paid family leave. A White House report stated,”even when unpaid leave is available, workers may be unable or unwilling to forego lost wages.” President Obama …

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Congrats to Newlywed and New Mom Zooey Deschanel!

It has been a busy summer for celebrity couple Zooey Deschanel and her husband producer Jacob Pechenik. In late June, the couple got married with a secretive, intimate wedding and just last week they gave birth to a happy and healthy baby girl. Pechenik produced the upcoming movie “Rock the Kasbah” featuring Deschanel, coming October 23. The happy …

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Taylor Swift runs into trouble marketing to China

Taylor Swift recently announced the launch of a clothing line based around herself and her 1989 World Tour in China, appealing to a huge market. The clothing line is supposed to be partnered with local e-commerce giant JD.com and the Alibaba group. She inadvertently stirred controversy with her initials and year of birth (also now …

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Kimmel moved over inhumane hunting of Cecil the Lion

Jimmy Kimmel was noticeably moved on his show Tuesday night as he made a plug for the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. Oxford Research Group This group originally had tagged Cecil–the famous, beloved lion killed by the infamous dentist. Cecil was a popular lion at  a Zimbabwean national park and had been tagged for scientific research …

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