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How NASA Is Preparing for Hurricane Milton [Video]

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, located on Florida’s Merritt Island, is one of the many places in the state gearing up for Hurricane Milton before it hits this week.

Milton, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay region in the early hours of Thursday morning, with powerful winds and other hazardous conditions likely to occur beforehand.

The space center’s staff has been told to “maintain regular contact” with supervisors directing on-site and remote work.

The space center is still open but under a HURCON III status, it said in its most recent update. This classification is used for 48 hours before 50-knot sustained winds (around 58 miles per hour) and triggers the securing of facilities, property and equipment.

In addition, HURCON III status usually means the briefing and deployment of the Ride-Out Team (ROT), a group of between 100 and 120 people who stay at the center for the …

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Surge VA Training Expands in Metro Manila: Philippines' Largest Virtual Assistant Training Agency Opens Centers in Quezon City [Video]

Surge, the Philippines largest virtual assistant training agency, has taken a major step in its expansion with the opening of two new training centers in Quezon City, bringing its expert VA training to the heart of Metro Manila. Founded in Mindanao, Surge now offers aspiring and experienced Filipino freelancers an accessible, in-person way to boost their skills, gain a competitive edge, and unlock global remote work opportunities through its comprehensive programs and courses.

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Overnight at the Office? Coworking Spaces Spawn New Hotels Around the Globe [Video]

If you thought remote work was popular during the pandemic, you haven't seen anything yet. Despite early reports to the contrary, a recent survey from Zoom and Reworked finds 64% of global companies currently utilize a hybrid work model, which includes coworking spaces. Coworking isn't just reshaping the work world; it's also making ripples in