How Pinterest is tackling ‘health misinformation’; is your bank following you? and more top news

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Pinterest users searching for terms related to vaccines will be directed to results from public health bodies. The social media platform says that to “tackle health misinformation”, searches for terms like “measles” and “vaccine safety” will now lead users to the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and the Vaccine Safety Net. The WHO announced this week that four European nations have lost their measles eradication status: Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and the UK are no longer considered measles-free. ? Here’s what people are saying.

EU and Brexit negotiators have agreed to meet twice a week throughout September in a bid ‘to step up the tempo’ on deal talks ahead of a pivotal summit on October 17-18. It follows a backlash against UK prime minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament next month. Scotland’s highest civil court is due to rule today on whether proroguing parliament is unconstitutional. ? Here’s what people are saying.

An Israeli cannabis firm has set its sights on London’s main stock exchange. Kanabo Research says it wants to beat its rivals to become the first cannabis company to list on the London Stock Exchange, a market it says has better prospects despite regulatory hurdles and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Cannabis companies have listed in Israel and Canada — where the relaxation of laws led to legalisation last year — while GW Pharmaceuticals, which develops marijuana-based epilepsy treatments, has previously listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Think twice about putting that round of cocktails on Instagram — your bank could be watching. That's according to researchers at the University of Melbourne, who argue we can increasingly expect our social media usage — and what it says about our spending habits — to be factored into decisions made by financial institutions, even if it’s not a realistic representation of our lifestyles. The researchers argue this monitoring is just "one example of the increased privacy invasion taking place in the finance industry". ? Here’s what people are saying.

For those who remember the days of endless emails, Slack is a brilliant workplace tool — until it takes over your life. The New York Times shares its tips for regaining control, including: Actually using the Do Not Disturb function; putting a star on the channels that matter (and muting the ones that don’t); and updating your status to let co-workers know when you’re on holidays. And if your colleagues are always on? That, admits the Times, is a problem older than Slack. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Idea of the Day: Don’t hold back on your enthusiasm during job interviews in an effort to play hard to get with a prospective employer, says Gary Burnison, Chief Executive Officer at Korn Ferry.

“If you’re genuinely interested, say so by explaining why you think you’d be a good fit for the role and organisation. If you don’t finish strong, the interviewer will conclude: ‘You don’t want the job.'"

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