• Google: We Need Very Few Links To Rank Pages; Links Are Less Important

    Gary Illyes from Google spoke at the SERP Conf on Friday and he said what he said numerous times before, that Google values links a lot less today than it did in the past. He added that Google Search "needs very few links to rank pages."Gary reportedly said, "We need very few links to rank pages Over the years we've made links less important."I am quoting Patrick Stox who is quoting what he heard Gary say on stage at the event. Here is Patrick's post where Gary did a rare reply:I shouldn't have...

  • Guardian wins award for exposé of founders’ links to transatlantic slavery

    Press Awards recognise newspaper’s cross-platform Cotton Capital series amid wins for several Guardian reportersThe Guardian has won a diversity award at the prestigious Press Awards after its exposé on its founders’ links to transatlantic slavery, as one of its reporters took home the award for news reporter of the year.Judges at the Press Awards called the Guardian’s cross-platform Cotton Capital series, encompassing news articles, long-form essays, podcasts, video, a magazine, a 15-part...

  • From low-level drug dealer to human trafficker: are modern slavery laws catching the wrong people?

    When I heard that a boy from my primary school had been convicted of trafficking, I had to find out what had happened to make him fall so farWhen armed police burst through his front door in Tottenham, north London, at 5am in September 2014, Glodi Wabelua knew things looked bad. The house was full of drug paraphernalia, including a hydraulic press, scales and mixing bowls, as well as a mobile phone full of incriminating texts advertising deals for crack cocaine and heroin.The case went to trial...

  • Kremlin-linked Truth Social investor linked to dangerous 'sex pills' operation: report

    A Russian entrepreneur who loaned millions to Donald Trump's social media platform was behind a series of websites that pushed potentially dangerous "sex pills" that sparked warnings from health regulators about dangerous ingredients, according to a report.The product, called VMax, promised improved sexual function for those who take it and sparked warnings from the FDA that its ingredients could cause serious health defects. The sites where the product was sold have been traced to 40-year-old...

  • Easing food importation

    With food-fueled inflation accelerating for the second straight month in March, and the latest surveys showing rising prices still the top concern of Filipinos, the government’s has once again opted for its go-to response: increased importation.

  • The importance of Earth Day in Massachusetts

    Monday is Earth Day, a global recognition of climate and environmental issues. Earth Day has been celebrated world wide since 1970, but the implications are more pressing now more than ever.

  • The Importance of Male Mentorship (and How to Find It)

    My favorite comedic and outdoor author, Patrick McManus, said this in his book, A Fine and Pleasant Misery: “Every kid should have an old man. Fathers are alright but they spend entirely too much time at work.” While written for humor, the wisdom of this idea has the potential to answer a

  • InFocus: The importance of financial literacy

    April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month, a campaign created two decades ago to highlight issues surrounding financial literacy in the U.S.

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    The importance of insurance when disaster strikes

    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) Preparing for unexpected disasters is important. In just the past few weeks, Local News 8 has reported on attempted Rexburg apartment break-ins, a recent business fire in St. Anthony, and potential flooding. One way to be prepared is making sure you have the right insurance. Goosehead Insurance agent and broker Chad Christensen told us, "If

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    The importance of cost effective childcare services

    The rising cost of childcare is causing concern for parents, with experts calling for more funding of childcare as a public good to benefit young children, their families, and the economy.

  • Cannabis Use Linked to Cardiovascular Problems

    According to a new study, cannabis consumption is associated with increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack [1]. It’s growing popular, but is it good for you? After decades of being banned and demonized, marijuana is making […]

  • Hyman, McDavid link up for opening goal

    R1, Gm1: Connor McDavid skates in, spins around a defender and sends a