TikToker Gabi Gonzalez allegedly planned a murder-for-hire attack on Jack Avery

TikToker Gabi Gonzalez allegedly planned a murder-for-hire attack on Jack Avery

TikToker Gabi Gonzalez has been arrested by police after allegedly accusing her of planning a murder attack against singer Jack Avery. According to reports, Gonzalez was taken into custody while trying to board a flight in California. He is now being held without bail in Los Angeles County. Avery is best known as a former member of the boy band why not us And is also the father of Gonzalez’s 7-year-old daughter, Lavender.Reports say the case is related to a long-standing custody battle between Gonzalez and Avery over their daughter. Police believe the alleged scheme began years ago and involved an attempt to intimidate or harm Avery. Authorities also arrested Gonzalez’s father, Francisco Gonzalez, in Florida. Investigators claim he became involved in the altercation and may have helped discuss plans against Avery. Authorities say both are now facing serious conspiracy charges.

Gabby Gonzalez and father allegedly discussed murder plan against Jack Avery with undercover agent

According to reports, investigators believe the alleged conspiracy first began in 2021. Police say Avery was followed and photographed in Hawaii, where he lives, so information about him could be used during a custody battle. Authorities also claim that Gonzalez and another man later tried to find someone who could threaten Avery.Matters reportedly took a turn for the worse when a federal agent pretended to be a hitman during a phone call with Francisco Gonzalez. Investigators say the calls included discussions about money and the alleged target. This information later helped the police make an arrest in the case.Avery has spoken in the past about being warned by FBI agents that someone was allegedly trying to kill him. However, reports state that at the time he did not know that Gonzalez was allegedly connected to the case. The news shocked many fans online as Gonzalez was primarily known as a TikTok influencer, while Avery was famous for his music career.At present, the investigation is still ongoing and more information may emerge in the future. Authorities have not shared when the next court hearing will take place, but the case has already become a major topic on social media due to the serious allegations.

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Indian family of 4 completes 3 months in Texas ICE custody; 12 year old child was bleeding in stool, his sister was vomiting again and again

Indian family of 4 completes 3 months in Texas ICE custody; 12 year old child was bleeding in stool, his sister was vomiting again and again
An Indian family of four was arrested by ICE and taken to a family jail. (Left: Guri; Right: Manpreet and her mother)

The Indian family of four – parents and two children – have completed almost 90 days in the Dilley Detention Center in Texas, with their future looking bleak and their health deteriorating. He was arrested during a routine check-in appointment in February and held at the controversial center, which reopened last year after the Donald Trump administration resumed family detention. YouTuber Ms. Rachel, who has been advocating for the closure of the ICE detention center, visited Dili and met with the Indian family.Ms. Rachel wrote, “I never thought I would be advocating to get families out of prison. It is an honor to meet this hard-working, compassionate family. Please free them. When Guri goes to the bathroom he is not receiving proper care for bleeding, which is dangerous medical neglect.”There is a 12 year old boy of Guri family who is having blood in his stool. This started before his detention, but he received no treatment after the entire family was taken away and thrown into a family prison. Her sister, 11-year-old Manpreet, is vomiting repeatedly because the tap water is hurting her stomach. “Both children were very kind but you could tell they were sad,” Ms Rachel wrote.Rachel wrote, “Their mother’s condition is deteriorating due to lack of proper medicines and treatment for diabetes and arthritis. Manpreet and Guri take great care of their mother and look after her as the pain has made it difficult for her to move around. Both the children are unable to sleep properly at night as the lights are on 24/7.” Meet his hard-working, kind family. It was devastating to see them all deteriorate from family detention, which is like prison.” The father, Jagadish, came to the US in 2022 seeking asylum. According to reports, he cited persistent threats and violence in his community in Punjab, India as the reason he converted from Sikhism to Catholicism. The family settled in Central Los Angeles, near Jagadish’s brother’s family.Gurvinder and the children follow the Sikh-Hindu religion and must eat vegetarian food on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but there is no vegetarian food option in the detention centre. That’s why they don’t eat anything on those days.“I worry that I came here to save myself, and I ruined three lives,” Jagadish said in an earlier Guardian interview.

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Woman falls straight out of her Mercedes-Benz into open sewer hole

Death in manhole in NYC: A woman fell straight from her Mercedes-Benz into an uncovered sewer hole
Woman dies after falling into open manhole in NYC.

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an open manhole after getting out of her parked Mercedes-Benz in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The incident occurred outside the Cartier store at 653 Fifth Avenue on Monday, May 16, at approximately 11:19 pm local time. The woman fell 10 feet into a Con Edison manhole.They found the woman unconscious and unconscious inside the manhole. He was then taken to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.A Con Edison spokesperson told the outlet that they were “saddened” to hear about the woman’s death and said they were investigating how it happened. “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and safety is our top priority,” he said.The woman’s family visited the spot on Tuesday morning and tried to understand how this unimaginable tragedy happened. His daughter-in-law told CBS News New York that there were no cones, warning signs or barriers around the manhole. According to the CBS report, the daughter-in-law was quite shaken up, saying that the family is still trying to understand the incident.

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Fashion giant ‘Mango’ founder Isak Andik’s son arrested in connection with tycoon’s death in 2024

Fashion giant 'Mango' founder Isak Andik's son arrested in connection with tycoon's death in 2024
Isac Andic is the founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango.

Spanish police said on Tuesday they had arrested Jonathan Andic, the eldest son of Mango founder Isaac Andic, in connection with the death of the billionaire businessman while hiking in December 2024.Jonathan Endick, 45, was alone with his father when the 71-year-old retail giant fell to his death in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Catalan regional police confirmed that he was taken into custody and taken in handcuffs to a court in Martorell for questioning.Sources close to the family, quoted by AFP, said they were “completely” confident in Jonathan Andik’s innocence, adding that “there is no and there will be no valid evidence against him”.He also said he believed “this will be demonstrated during the investigation,” and called for “respect for the presumption of innocence.”Authorities initially treated Isak Endić’s death as an accident, saying he appeared to have slipped near the Salnitre Caves in Kolbato, an area known for steep slopes and ravines. A judge closed the case in January 2025 after finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.However, the investigation was reopened in October 2025 after police, prosecutors, and the court reportedly found inconsistencies in Jonathan Andik’s testimony.Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that investigators had seized Jonathan Andic’s phone immediately after the incident. The report also cited the testimony of Isak Andić’s partner, professional golfer Estefania Knuth, who described the at times strained relationship between father and son. According to the newspaper, the two disagreed over Jonathan’s role in the company. Isak Andik reportedly handed him greater operational responsibility in 2014 before taking back tighter control a year later amid business difficulties at Mango. Knuth was also reportedly involved in a financial dispute with Isak Endik’s three children over the businessman’s will.Catalonia’s High Court said details of the case would remain under judicial confidentiality.Meanwhile, Jonathan Endick has denied any involvement in his father’s death and said the fall was accidental. He joined Mango in 2005 after studying audiovisual communications in the United States and business in Spain. Two years later, he began managing the Mango Man Line and later became vice chairman of the company’s board. “If you’re clear about where you want to go and keep moving forward, you will achieve your goals,” Jonathan Andik said in a 2023 Mango promotional video posted on YouTube.Born in Istanbul, Isak Endik moved from Türkiye to Barcelona with his family in the late 1960s. He founded Mango with his brother Nahman in 1984 after opening the brand’s first store in Barcelona’s Paseo de Gràcia.Mango later became one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, operating approximately 2,850 stores in more than 120 markets and employing more than 16,400 people globally.In December 2023, Isak Andik transferred 5 percent of the company to Mango CEO Tony Ruiz, who currently leads the group. At the time of his death, Forbes estimated Isak Andik’s net worth at $4.5 billion.

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US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; Level 3 alert for Rwanda

Do not travel for any reason: US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; Level 3 alert for Rwanda
The US has issued a travel alert amid the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda.

The US State Department has issued a Level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to any of these countries for any reason. Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the department issued a Level 3 alert asking Americans to reconsider travel. The travel alerts are in response to the CDC and WHO announcement on the recent Ebola outbreak.“Medical services in South Sudan are extremely limited. Access to adequate medical treatment, as well as routine emergency procedures, is often unavailable, and even minor health problems may require medical evacuation. All medical services, including medical evacuation, are at your expense. If you purchase additional medical insurance, be sure to keep records of all medical services paid for and provided,” the U.S. Department of Health wrote in the advisory for South Sudan.Ebola is a rare, serious and often fatal hemorrhagic fever disease spread by direct contact with infected individuals or their bodily fluids.Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor, has been infected with Ebola as he and his wife Dr. Rebekah Stafford were treating patients during the outbreak in the DRC. The couple’s four children are also being monitored for symptoms. The couple moved to Africa in 2019.As of Tuesday, there have been 131 deaths linked to the current outbreak.The American doctor is being treated in a hospital in Germany at the request of the US government. Germany’s Federal Health Ministry said, “At present, arrangements are being made for the admission and treatment of the patient in Germany.” “Germany has a nationwide network of specialists for the management and care of patients with diseases caused by highly pathogenic pathogens,” the ministry said.The CDC issued a new order on Monday barring foreign travelers from entering the US if they have visited a country affected by the outbreak, including DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, in the past 21 days.The agency enforced Title 42, a law that temporarily bans non-citizens from coming to the US for public health reasons.President Donald Trump said on Monday he was “concerned” by the outbreak in DR Congo, but also said he believed it had not spread to the US.

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Indian man crushed by truck during family trip in New Mexico; parents had come to America to plan marriage

Indian man crushed by truck during family trip in New Mexico; parents had come to America to plan marriage
A tragic accident happened to an Indian family in New Mexico, America.

Murali Avala, an Indian man, reached out to the community from his hospital bed in the US after an accident with his family during a trip to New Mexico’s White Sands National Park. A pickup truck ran over his brother, NRI Purna Gopi Avala, who has been living in the US for a decade. Murali and his parents were all seriously injured while Poorna could not be saved.The accident occurred when their vehicle was parked in the emergency lane with hazard lights on and the brothers were switching seats to change drivers. The pickup truck collided with the vehicle, killing Purna.“Poorna came to America in 2015 and went through immense sacrifice and struggle for a decade. He was incredibly hard-working and eventually got to the point where he could support our entire family financially. Our parents had just arrived from India three weeks earlier, and we were actively planning Purna’s wedding. All our dreams were shattered in an instant. Poorna was our only financial provider,” his brother wrote.His father suffered a broken neck, broken ribs and serious facial injuries and was airlifted to UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. The mother suffered a broken arm and facial fractures and Murali, who has just completed his master’s degree, had to undergo surgery for severe internal bleeding, he said.“With Purna gone, our family is facing a huge financial burden that we cannot overcome alone. Your donation will go directly toward the expenses of emergency medical airlift, major surgery, intensive care, and Purna’s funeral,” he wrote in the fundraiser asking for the community’s help.The family set a goal to raise $100k and as of Tuesday $40.4K had been raised.

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Indian student dies in road accident in Australia, was trapped under car

Indian student dies in road accident in Australia, was trapped under car
Indian student Komalpreet Kaur died in a road accident in Perth, Australia.

Komalpreet Kaur, a 19-year-old Indian student, died after being hit by a car and trapped under it in Perth, Australia. The accident happened at the Bentley Plaza car park on the Albany Highway near John Street at around 11.30pm last Saturday. When Komalpreet was taken to Royal Perth Hospital she was alive with serious injuries. He later died in the hospital. The 19-year-old driver of the blue Hyundai i30 hatchback has not yet been charged and is part of the investigation. Witnesses told 9News the driver was known to the women and was pleading with people to call an ambulance.Nathan Burge, who was present when Kaur was hit by the car, said he heard a loud bang. “I just started yelling, ‘Any man, any man’, I’m pointing at people, blocking them, ‘Any man, any man’, I wanted to turn that car over,” he said. “We got 10 to 12 good people on it…we got [the car] Up and someone pulled him out.A woman from the crowd came in and began giving CPR before taking Kaur to hospital, where she later died.A fundraiser was set up with the goal of raising $50K (Australian), but has now surpassed the goal as over $82k has been raised. “It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking loss of Komalpreet Kaur, a beautiful young woman, 19, who tragically died in a car accident in Perth, Australia,” wrote fundraiser organizer Harpinder Singh Kaler.It said, “Komalpreet was full of life, kindness and dreams for the future. Her sudden passing has left her family and friends devastated and struggling to cope with this unimaginable tragedy.”“We are raising funds to support Komalpreet’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Donations will help cover funeral expenses, memorial arrangements and the significant costs involved in bringing her body back to India so she can be laid to rest with her loved ones in her homeland. This has been a heavy burden for the family emotionally and financially. Any contribution, no matter how small, will provide much-needed support and help return Komalpreet to her family. Will do.”Komalpreet is a resident of Ludhiana who was studying nursing in Perth and was also working part time. His father Amrik Singh is a retired Subedar from the Indian Army.

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Romanians linked to Tehran attacked Iranian journalist with knife in London, UK court hears

Romanians linked to Tehran attacked Iranian journalist with knife in London, UK court hears
British-Iranian journalist Pouria Zerati

A British court on Monday heard explosive allegations that the Iranian state used Romanian citizens as “proxies” to carry out a knife attack on a London-based Iranian journalist associated with opposition broadcaster Iran International.Pouria Zerati, a British-Iranian journalist who worked for a Persian-language channel critical of Tehran, was stabbed three times near her home in Wimbledon, south-west London, in March 2024, according to news agency Reuters.Prosecutors described the attack as a “deliberate, planned act of violence” allegedly perpetrated by Iran.

Romanian couple on trial

Romanian nationals Nandito Badia, 21, and George Stana, 25, are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court. Both have denied charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and causing unlawful hurt.A third suspect, David Andrei, who was accused of restraining Gerati during the attack, was arrested in Romania, but is not part of the current trial.According to prosecutor Duncan Atkinson Casey, Badia allegedly stabbed Zerati while Andrei held him down. Stana is accused of driving the getaway car.

Prosecutors allege conspiracy linked to Iran

Opening the prosecution’s case, Atkinson told jurors that the attack was “no random attack or robbery” but a targeted campaign linked to Iran’s campaign of intimidation against dissidents and journalists abroad.“This was deliberate, planned violence intended to cause serious injury,” he said.The court heard that prosecutors believed the attack was ordered “by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state”, with the accused allegedly motivated by money.Iran has denied any involvement in the stabbing.

Iran International on target of Tehran

Zerati works for Iran International, a London-based Persian-language broadcaster that is backed by Saudi interests and is a staunch critic of the Iranian regime. Tehran had previously labeled the network a “terrorist organization” and accused it of serving as a spying platform.Jurors were told that in November 2022, posters featuring photographs of journalists, including Zerati, appeared in Tehran bearing the ominous message: “Wanted: dead or alive.”The prosecution argued that Zerati had become an “obvious and easily identifiable target” for violence.The court also heard claims that the operation involved months of surveillance.Prosecutors said Stana was stopped by police during an alleged reconnaissance near Zerati’s Wimbledon residence in March 2023. Officers reportedly found him wearing gloves and a surgical mask, carrying scissors, while another unidentified man had a sports bat hidden in a bag.WhatsApp messages shown to the jury allegedly discussed puncturing the tires of Zerati’s car.Further reconnaissance was reportedly carried out in the weeks before the March 2024 attack, with phone data placing suspects in the area repeatedly.

escape route and money route

After the stabbing, the attackers reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled in a Mazda driven by Stena before taking a taxi to Heathrow Airport. Prosecutors said the three then boarded a flight to Geneva.The court heard that investigators discovered more than £80,000 transferred through accounts linked to Stana’s sister, which was allegedly funded through a London-based construction company. Prosecutors claimed that spies linked the money transactions to a British-Iranian dual citizen.

Widespread pattern of ‘Iranian terror’

Atkinson told jurors that Iran had become dependent on criminal gangs and operatives hired abroad, rather than directly deploying its own agents.“In recent years, the Islamic Republic has increasingly used proxies, such as criminal gangs, to carry out threats and violence,” he said. He described the attack as part of a broader campaign of “Iranian terror” targeting dissidents and critics abroad.The trial is expected to last for several weeks.

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Poor English boy crowned King of England at age 10 and years later, he worked in the royal kitchen

Poor English boy crowned King of England at age 10 and years later, he worked in the royal kitchen

For a brief moment in medieval England, a poor boy stood at the center of a royal rebellion and wore a crown made for kings. Lambert Simnel was only 10 years old when Yorkist supporters presented him as a claimant to the English throne during the turbulent years following the Wars of the Roses. In 1487, he was crowned in Dublin in a dramatic challenge to the rule of King Henry VII. Yet the glory lasted only for months. After the rebellion collapses in battle, the boy who was once treated like a king is saved from execution and quietly sent to work in the royal kitchen. His extraordinary rise and fall is one of the strangest stories in English history.

How did a poor English boy become one? boy king

Lambert Simnell was probably the son of Thomas Simnell, a joiner or carpenter of Oxford, although much about his early life is uncertain. At the time England was still recovering from the Wars of the Roses, a bitter conflict between the rival houses of Lancaster and York.A priest named Richard Symonds reportedly caught the eye of the young boy because of his looks and behavior. Symonds believed that Simnel could be used by Yorkist loyalists who still opposed the first Tudor king Henry VII.The conspirators initially invented different royal identities for the child and eventually presented him as Edward, Earl of Warwick, a Yorkist claimant with deep connections to the throne. Since few people outside royal circles knew what the real Warwick looked like, the deception gained support surprisingly quickly.The rebellion gained momentum in Ireland, where Yorkist allegiance remained strong. In May 1487, Simnel was crowned as ‘King Edward VI’ in Dublin in a grand ceremony, turning the poor child into a symbolic king.To the powerful people behind him, the coronation was more important than theatre. He hoped to depose Henry VII and restore Yorkist control over England. Foreign mercenaries and English nobles joined the cause, and soon an invading army crossed into England to directly challenge the Tudor king.

the war that ended his reign

Simnel’s short-lived claim collapsed at the Battle of Stoke Field in June 1487. Henry VII’s forces defeated the rebels in what historians often describe as the last major battle of the Wars of the Roses.Many of the leaders of the rebellion are killed, but Henry VII makes an unusual decision regarding the child at the center of the plot. Rather than ordering Simnel’s execution, the king reportedly viewed him as a pawn manipulated by ambitious adults.That decision changed the boy’s life forever.

From crowned king to kitchen worker

After the rebellion ended, Simnel was brought into the royal household and assigned to work in the royal kitchen as a spit-boy or low-ranking kitchen servant responsible for difficult and tiring tasks.The contrast was extraordinary. A boy who once stood before cheering crowds dressed as a king is now behind palace walls working in the kitchen for the same dynasty he was used against.Historical accounts suggest that Simnel later went into the service of Sir Thomas Lovell, one of Henry VII’s trusted officers. Some later summaries also claim that he eventually became an imperial falconer, although the details of his later life are less clearly documented.

forgotten boy king of england

The life of Lambert Simnel remains one of the most remarkable vicissitudes in English royal history. He was never actually king, yet for some time powerful nobles considered him the future ruler of England.His story shows how unstable the English throne remained after years of civil war, when even a poor child could suddenly become the face of national rebellion.Centuries later, Simnel is still remembered as the forgotten boy king who briefly wore the crown before disappearing into the royal household of the same king he tried to overthrow.

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Why Reed Hastings’ Netflix culture memo says working harder could be quietly hurting your company

Why Reed Hastings' Netflix culture memo says working harder could be quietly hurting your company
Netflix’s famous cultural meme champions results from mere effort, challenging traditional workplaces that reward engagement. It advocates ‘talent density’ and autonomy, urging managers to evaluate tasks based on their impact rather than time spent. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Netflix’s culture memo is one of the most famous documents in the history of Silicon Valley’s management practices. First published in the late 2000s, it was renowned for describing corporate culture with an unusual level of clarity. Rather than discussing abstract values, it stated that companies should reward efficiency, judgment and contribution above mere effort.This approach is unique in that it is contrary to the common corporate mentality. Most workplaces praise their employees for working overtime, attending too many meetings, or appearing overly busy throughout the day. Netflix challenged that tradition by saying that results matter, not the drama involved in achieving them.The company continues to publish updated versions of its corporate philosophy website and through other official media. According to its corporate culture, effective performance is based on employing highly skilled professionals and letting them take responsible decisions themselves.Due to the effect of the memoCorporate experts often refer to the memo because it deals with an issue that most organizations ignore. The work environment can be extremely busy without being extremely productive. In some firms, the apparent level of activity supersedes actual efficiency. Workers realize that being busy can sometimes bring more praise than solving problems effectively. This creates what some scholars call “productivity theatre”.The Netflix memo ran against that trend. Rather than rewarding busy work, it prompted managers to consider whether the work helped advance business goals. According to management expert Erin Meyer, co-author of the book no rules no rules With Reed Hastings, the Netflix culture emphasized “talent density” and individual responsibility over strict control mechanisms. He believed that talented employees achieve better results when they have the freedom and responsibilities associated with autonomy.effort vs effectThe effort is necessary, yet Netflix claimed it was insufficient on its own. An employee may spend many hours attending meetings or preparing papers without making any improvements.Effectiveness, on the other hand, presents another question:

  • What change was made because of the work?
  • Has the customer experience improved?
  • Is there an easy process?
  • Are business decision-making processes more efficient?

These cannot be easily measured, but their impact is usually more profound. This is where the wisdom of culture memo logic comes in, especially valuable for small enterprises or startups. Founding teams create habits that last forever. If leadership values ​​noticeable fatigue over tangible accomplishments, employees will soon learn how to simulate effort without any real results. This can result in an elaborate system of communication, excessive reporting and unnecessary meetings. there is a widely PDF copy of Netflix culture slides distributed Which clearly mentions performance criteria like judgment, communication, curiosity, innovation and influence.

The surprising reason why Netflix

The surprising reason Netflix stopped rewarding “engaged” employees changed the way startups think about productivity. Image credit – Wikimedia

How can companies use this conceptThe most practical takeaway from the memo may surprise you. Managers can now assess a task through an “impact review” in addition to reviewing the efforts invested. Instead of considering, “How much effort was put in?” The leader may consider:

  • What was achieved by solving a particular issue?
  • What improvements have resulted from the efforts made?
  • Has this saved time, money or frustration?
  • Has it benefited customers or contributed to decision making?

A good test may involve recurring workplace routines. If an activity does not improve decisions but is done to show how hardworking one is. It would be wrong to say that organizations should abandon structure. Netflix’s ideology does not promote anarchy. It suggested reducing excessive control and focusing on responsibility for results.Reasons why this strategy is still inconvenientMany organizations struggle to adopt such a mindset, because the effort is more visible and easier to track. Working hours can be measured. Responsibility and contribution are less tangible.Some managers fear that allowing more freedom will reduce discipline in their teams. Still, Netflix disagreed. Netflix believed that great people act more responsibly with higher standards and fewer processes.It also doesn’t work for all types of businesses. Netflix’s culture has also received criticism for the stress it creates for workers. However, the memorandum continues to shape contemporary discourse within business administration because it addresses genuine concerns about organizational efficiency. Engagement does not necessarily equate to productivity among employees. That’s why this Netflix culture memo is still relevant after all these years.

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