Elon Musk has reignited the work-life balance debate by calling working on weekends a 'superpower.' This comes amidst global discussions on work ethics and balance. While some support his philosophy, critics argue it could lead to burnout. Similar comments from other corporate leaders have stirred debates and controversies regarding work culture and employee well-being.
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The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival army forces have retaken. The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days after the group said there would be "no retreat and no surrender" and that its forces had "repositioned", despite the army's declaration on Thursday that the capital was "free" of the paramilitaries after nearly two years of war.
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