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US hospitals turn to gig platforms on nurse shortage
US hospitals turn to gig platforms on nurse shortage
Technology
by  AFP

When Jessica Martinez moved away from home in 2020, a temporary contract brought her to New Jersey as a nurse on the frontlines of the pandemic. Some 100,000 registered nurses left the workplace due to stresses in the Covid-19 pandemic, found a report this year by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Nintendo announces new 'Zelda' movie
Nintendo announces new 'Zelda' movie
Technology
by  AFP

Nintendo is developing a film based on its hugely popular "The Legend of Zelda" franchise, the Japanese gaming giant announced, as it bids to capitalize on the blockbuster success of its recent "Mario" movie. In an interview with AFP in April ahead of the "Mario" film, Miyamoto said Nintendo had learned that "we wanted to develop the movie ourselves, instead of licensing it" to another company.

Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction
Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction
Economy
by  AFP

An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction, Christie's said. Fancy vivid blue diamonds weighing more than 10 carats are exceptionally rare.