Cold War lifeline: how the Berlin airlift kept a city from starving
The Berlin Blockade was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War period. Simmering tensions between the occupying powers of post-war Berlin boiled over in 1948 when the Soviet Union limited the ability of the United States, Great Britain, and France to travel to their sectors of the city by blocking all road, rail, and canal access to the western zones of Berlin. Overnight, some 2.5 million civilians had no access to food, medicines, fuel, electricity, and other basic goods. In response, the Western Allies organized the Berlin Airlift to carry supplies to the besieged citizens in what became one of the biggest humanitarian operations of all time. Click through the gallery and be reminded of those who risked their lives in delivering much-needed everyday items, and the perseverance of a population in lockdown.
2024-03-13T11:26:10Z
Burnout and anxiety at work: warning signs and how to cope
Burnout and anxiety in the workplace are reaching alarming levels, with more employees experiencing stress, taking sick leave, and seeking employer support. A recent global survey by AXA and IPSOS across 16 countries (Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, and the US) highlights worsening mental health among workers, with financial instability, job insecurity, and constant exposure to negative news as key contributors. The study reveals that mental health-related sick leave is rising, now accounting for 27% of absences in 2024. Young adults are particularly vulnerable, with 85% affected by stress, anxiety, or depression. Click on to explore the warning signs of burnout and anxiety, and effective coping strategies.
2025-04-03T07:04:17Z
